Prime Location Close to Lake Michigan! Discover this rare gem: a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom ranch home set on 2 acres in the highly sought-after Ridge Road corridor. Nestled in an upscale neighborhood, this home offers the perfect balance of tranquility and proximity to all the best that Southwest Michigan has to offer. Short drive from downtown St. Joseph and Silver Beach, you're never far from the beautiful Lake Michigan shoreline, wineries, breweries, and local hot spots.Walk to Tosi's Restaurant or Bit of Swiss Pastry Shoppe for fine dining. Enjoy this peaceful area with plenty of options for walking, biking, and visiting Glenlord Park and Grand Mere State Park for stunning sunsets. Ideal as a primary residence, vacation home, or short-term rental, this home delivers great value.
Single-familyProperty Type
1937Year Built
2.12 acresLot Size
$267Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Mike Lirones• Gold Realty
Bought with Shelle Dragomer• @properties Christie's International R.E.
Prime Location Close to Lake Michigan! Discover this rare gem: a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom ranch home set on 2 acres in the highly sought-after Ridge Road corridor. Nestled in an upscale neighborhood, this home offers the perfect balance of tranquility and proximity to all the best that Southwest Michigan has to offer. Short drive from downtown St. Joseph and Silver Beach, you're never far from the beautiful Lake Michigan shoreline, wineries, breweries, and local hot spots. Walk to Tosi's Restaurant or Bit of Swiss Pastry Shoppe for fine dining. Enjoy this peaceful area with plenty of options for walking, biking, and visiting Glenlord Park and Grand Mere State Park for stunning sunsets. Ideal as a primary residence, vacation home, or short-term rental, this home delivers great value.
SW Michigan MLS #17022905
Dec 29, 2017
Sold
$105,000
$62/sq ft
Dec 28, 2017
Contingent
—
May 17, 2017
Listed
$124,900
$73/sq ft
REALCOMP #69017022905
Dec 29, 2017
Sold
$105,000
$62/sq ft
May 17, 2017
Listed
$124,900
$73/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #2524994
Sep 25, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Jun 16, 2005
Listed
$224,900
$132/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #7015336
Sep 15, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Dec 28, 1995
Listed
$118,500
$70/sq ft
REALCOMP #69002524994
Jan 31, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Jun 16, 2005
Listed
$224,900
$132/sq ft
REALCOMP #69007015336
Sep 28, 1996
Listing Removed
—
Dec 28, 1995
Listed
$118,500
$70/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,105 (+73.7%)
2024
$2,363 (+5.8%)
2023
$2,234 (+4.2%)
2022
$2,144 (−37.3%)
2021
$3,417 (+1.3%)
2020
$3,373 (+5.3%)
2019
$3,202 (+91.9%)
2005
$1,669
Tax history for 4553 Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,105 (+73.7%)
2024
$2,363 (+5.8%)
2023
$2,234 (+4.2%)
2022
$2,144 (−37.3%)
2021
$3,417 (+1.3%)
2020
$3,373 (+5.3%)
2019
$3,202 (+91.9%)
2005
$1,669
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.12 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,781
Year built
1937
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berrien County
APN
12-0016-0028-04-0
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
No Attached Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
# of Rooms Total: 4
Room Information
Basement: Slab
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bathroom 1
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bathroom 2
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Ranch
Building Area Total: 1,700
Construction Materials: Stone
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1937
Roof: Shingle
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 2.12
Lot Size Area: 2.12
Lot Size Units: Acres
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Public
Living Area: 1700.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $2,234
Tax Assessed Value: $225,600
Utilities
Other Utilities Information
Natural Gas Water Heater
Utility Information
Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected, Broadband
Location
School Information
High School District: Lakeshore
Location Information
Directions: Glenlord Rd to Ridge Road
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,781
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.12 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1937
Year Renovated: —
County: Berrien County
APN: 12-0016-0028-04-0
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026