05/09/2026
🌳Forres Avenue: One of Southwest Michigan's most treasured streets
-Forres Avenue is one of those St. Joseph streets that feels like a step back into the era when homes were built with craftsmanship, permanence, and personality. Many of the homes along this beloved corridor date back to the early 1900s through the 1930s, with architectural details that are hard to recreate today: wide front porches, original woodwork, hardwood floors, crown molding, built-ins, sunrooms, tall ceilings, detached garages, and classic historic curb appeal.
--Part of what makes Forres so special is that it does not feel like a street of identical homes. Each property has its own character and story. Some are grand early-1900s residences, some are charming single-level homes, and others offer the kind of spacious traditional layouts that reflect a different era of St. Joseph living.
-Forres is also closely tied to some of the most loved parts of the city. Milton Park, located along Forres, sits on the former site of Milton Junior High School and became a neighborhood park after the school was demolished in the 1970s. Just beyond the neighborhood, Lions Park Beach offers one of St. Joseph’s classic Lake Michigan settings, with beach access, walking paths, picnic areas, and that lakeshore lifestyle buyers continue to seek out.
-That combination of history, walkability, architecture, parks, and proximity to downtown and Lake Michigan is exactly why Forres Avenue remains one of the most desirable streets in Southwest Michigan. There are few streets in Southwest Michigan that most people know by name, and Forres Avenue is absolutely one of them.
Right now, our team is honored to represent 3 very different homes on this special street, each with its own story, style, and opportunity.
📍1508 Forres Avenue | $677,500
A beautifully preserved early-1900s Craftsman offering nearly 3,000 sq ft, rich original woodwork, hardwood floors, crown molding, a covered front porch, large entertaining deck, fenced backyard, extra-large 2-car garage, abundant off-street parking, and a rare third-floor attic with dormer and window that could potentially be finished for additional living space. Major capital improvements include approximately $50,000 in Renewal by Andersen wood windows, new roof on the home and garage in 2024, leaf guards, newer KitchenAid appliances, new gas fireplace insert, new shower surround, and more. Property website: https://www.atproperties.com/26010135/1508-forres-avenue-st-joseph-michigan-49085-swm
📍JUST LISTED TODAY- 1803 Forres Avenue | $345,000
A charming single-level home with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, a wonderful layout, lovely sunroom, private backyard, patio and lawn area, big side yard with garden space, one-car garage, and room next to the driveway for an additional parking pad. Full basement and hot tub. A rare opportunity to enjoy the Forres Avenue lifestyle at a more approachable price point. Property website: https://www.atproperties.com/26020963/1803-forres-avenue-st-joseph-michigan-49085-swm
📍2010 Forres Avenue | $550,000
This home offers impressive space, character, and updates with 5 bedrooms, 2 baths, over 3,100 sq ft, sun-filled living areas, a sunroom, updated finishes, newer appliances, restored deck, and close proximity to downtown St. Joseph and Lake Michigan.
Property website: https://www.atproperties.com/26019124/2010-forres-avenue-st-joseph-michigan-49085-swm
If you or someone you know would like to see one of the Forres Ave homes in person, click the link on the property websites to contact us or call/text us!
Gretta 269-281-6889
Jamie Lee 269-325-3804
Andrea 269 363 0157
Joel A Kruggel 269-769-6767
atproperties I Christie's International Real Estate
