OWN YOUR OWN PIECE OF BEACH PARADISE ON LAKE MICHIGAN. This quaint home has amazing VIEWS and an enormous extensive SANDY,PRISTINE SHORELINE. Make a campfire, bring your dog, set up beach volleyball or relax. You are free from the rules (and the crowds) of a public beach - it's your beach! The home is 1 mile north of ST. JOSEPH and walking distance to the new HARBOR SHORES golf course. St. Joe was voted by Money Mag as one of the best places to retire in Amer. The property is 100 miles from CHICAGO. Most of the value in this listing is land/location although the home has a solid footprint and it would be easy to turn into a more updated residence. It has been a beloved family vacation home for yrs. Recently the seller has rented as a vacation property w/ fees starting at $1,500 wk. She is in her 3rd yr of vacation rentals - renting the wks she is not at the lake and has a client list of regulars! In her words vacation rental is easy because everyone loves this property.
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
1.12 acresLot Size
$1,051Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Carla Galbraith• Coldwell Banker Anchor R.E.
OWN YOUR OWN PIECE OF BEACH PARADISE ON LAKE MICHIGAN. This quaint home has amazing VIEWS and an enormous extensive SANDY, PRISTINE SHORELINE. Make a campfire, bring your dog, set up beach volleyball or relax. You are free from the rules (and the crowds) of a public beach - it's your beach! The home is 1 mile north of ST. JOSEPH and walking distance to the new HARBOR SHORES golf course. St. Joe was voted by Money Mag as one of the best places to retire in Amer. The property is 100 miles from CHICAGO. Most of the value in this listing is land/location although the home has a solid footprint and it would be easy to turn into a more updated residence. It has been a beloved family vacation home for yrs. Recently the seller has rented as a vacation property w/ fees starting at $1,500 wk. Sheis in her 3rd yr of vacation rentals - renting the wks she is not at the lake and has a client list of regulars! In her words vacation rental is easy because everyone loves this property.
REALCOMP #69010050278
Dec 31, 2011
Listing Removed
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Oct 14, 2010
Listed
$650,000
$650/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #2111681
Jun 14, 2001
Sold
$255,000
$255/sq ft
Apr 19, 2001
Listed
$269,900
$270/sq ft
REALCOMP #69002111681
Jun 14, 2001
Sold
$255,000
$255/sq ft
Apr 19, 2001
Listed
$269,900
$270/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,037 (+3.1%)
2024
$12,640 (+5.0%)
2023
$12,042 (+5.0%)
2022
$11,465 (+3.3%)
2021
$11,099 (+1.4%)
2020
$10,948 (+6.1%)
2019
$10,319 (+62.7%)
2005
$6,343
Tax history for 1280 Rocky Gap
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,037 (+3.1%)
2024
$12,640 (+5.0%)
2023
$12,042 (+5.0%)
2022
$11,465 (+3.3%)
2021
$11,099 (+1.4%)
2020
$10,948 (+6.1%)
2019
$10,319 (+62.7%)
2005
$6,343
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
304 ft.
Lot size
1.1 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
3,968
Year built
2013
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berrien County
APN
03-4470-0057-00-0
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 16, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached, Paved
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Has Cooling
Heating: Radiant, Electric
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fans, Laminate Floor
# of Rooms Total: 4
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Living
Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Built in Oven, Cook Top, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Window Features: Screens, Window Treatments
Room Information
Basement: Crawl Space, Slab
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Ranch
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1951
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 1.12
Lot Size Area: 1.12
Lot Size Units: Acres
Is Waterfront
Water Body Name: Lake Michigan
Waterfront Features: Private Frontage
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Public
Living Area: 1000.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2011
Tax Annual Amount: $7,208
Tax Assessed Value: $147,985
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
School Information
High School District: Benton Harbor
Location Information
Directions: 1 mile north of St. Joseph off M-63 on the west side.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 3,968
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2013
Year Renovated: —
County: Berrien County
APN: 03-4470-0057-00-0
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 16, 2026
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Discovery Enrichment Center
Public PreK-K • Assigned • 2.2mi
Fair Plain Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi
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Benton Harbor High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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8 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$999,000 – $1.21M
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