1297 Colfax Ave

Off Market

1297 Colfax Ave

Benton Harbor MI 49022

4940 sq. ft.

1.84 ac.

Single-Family

Last sold for $87,000

Ashlie Baddley, last sold this property on 23 September 2026 after 83 days on market.

Overview

Own an irreplaceable piece of history. This grand Victorian estate was once the private home of famous early-1900s actress, Katie Putnam. It commands a breathtaking, private wooded ravine corner lot featuring a scenic natural stream--a magical, park-like setting you simply cannot replicate. Inside, the home boasts spectacular architectural character just waiting to be brought back to its full glory. It features a dramatic exterior turret rising from the foundation to the roofline, an impressive grand open staircase, stained-glass windows, high ceilings, and multiple historic fireplaces. This is the ultimate dream project for anyone looking to execute a high-end, top-to-bottom restoration and create a true showstopper. Could be used as a STR. Conveniently located close to town; shopping, beaches, world class golf, fishing & boating in the St Joe & Paw Paw River. Bring your vision and restore a landmark.

Features

4 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

4940 sq. ft. floor area

1.84 ac. lot size

Single-Family

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 4 bedroom single-family properties sold in Benton Harbor over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 1297 Colfax Ave is $294.9k.

Median value

$294.9k

Estimated value range

$19k - $3.46m

Median days on market

Estimated value trend

16%

increase over the last 12 months

Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Benton Harbor. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 1297 Colfax Ave

2026

Sold

$87,000

23 Sep 2026 by Ashlie Baddley, of Southwest Real Estate LLC

2019

Sold

$55,000

26 Apr 2019 by Art Attila, of ERA Reardon Realty

2014

Sold

$37,000

04 Nov 2014 by Art Attila, of ERA Reardon Realty

Happy sellers in Benton Harbor

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94% of sellers in Benton Harbor reported that their sale price either exceeded or met their price expectations.

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Local market activity for 4 bedroom single-family properties in Benton Harbor

In the last 12 months, 38 four-bedroom single-family properties similar to 1297 Colfax Ave, have been sold.

This represents a 21% increase in four-bedroom single-family properties sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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