$1,200,000
SOLD APR 17, 2025

11778 Prospect Dr New Buffalo, MI 49117

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,987 Sq Ft
0.52 Acres

Recently Sold

$402 Per Sq Ft

38% Below List Price

272 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • New Buffalo Elementary School Rated A
  • Beach
  • Recreation Room

About This Home

As of April 2025

Stunning views of the Galien River Marsh from your own backyard with access to one mile of Riviera Community Association beach just three blocks away. Enjoy remarkable wildlife, paddle sports and a dock for your very own boat. This half-acre property sits adjacent to the Galien River Marsh, a protected Great Lakes coastal marsh, one of the richest habitats on earth. The Marsh is dominated by countless wetland plant species providing a critical habitat for birds, turtles, frogs, fish and other creatures that live there or have stopped to visit along their migration routes. Perfect parcel to build on or you may consider a transformation of the existing Mid-Century brick and limestone home with high beamed ceilings, retro eat-in kitchen with bar, living room, three bedrooms and one full bath on the main level. The walkout lower level has a huge recreation room, laundry, bathroom, sauna, workshop area and tons of storage. Please do not walk property without an appointment.
Perfect setting for the nature lover, providing an authentic connection with the outdoors. Terrific opportunity to own property in the Riviera Community with one of the best beaches in Harbor Country.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rob Gow

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #6501365132 Listed on: 06/16/2024

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Last Buyer's Agent

Liz Roch

@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6506045544

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,254

Year Built

  • Built in 1966

Lot Details

  • 0.52 Acre Lot
  • Private Waterfront
  • 200 Feet of Waterfront
  • River Front
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $79 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Unpaved Driveway

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 2,987 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Water Views
  • Walk-Out Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Balcony
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Well
  • Septic Tank
  • Septic System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Internet Available
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include trash, snow removal
  • Lake Michigan Riviera Subdivision

Recreation

  • Beach

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,254

Year Built

Built in 1966

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$79 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Mid-Century Modern
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 867.05
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: Irregular
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2987.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 3254.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Wall Unit(s): Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 200.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Driveway:Unpaved: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Location Property Info:Subdivision2: Lake Michigan Riviera
  • Substructure:Walk Out: Yes
  • Landscape:Garden Area: Yes
  • Heat Type:Baseboard: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1557.0
  • Laundry Features Lower Level: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style Mid Century Modern: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Broadband, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 2987.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Stone
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • List Price: 1350000.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Water Body Name: Galien River
  • Waterfront Features: River
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Stone: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Balcony: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Lower Level
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public, Well
  • Water Well: Yes
  • Heat Source:Electric2: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Beach Area, Pets Allowed, Other
  • Association Fee: 950.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 950.0
  • Water Fea Amenities:Private Frontage: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Deeded Access: Yes
  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Annually
  • Water Fea Amenities:View: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Pets Allowed2: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Assoc Access: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Beach Area: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Other, Trash, Snow Removal

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.52
  • Lot Size Area: 0.52
  • Lot Dimensions: Irregular
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 22824.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3254.0
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 16, 2024
Closed on
Apr 17, 2025
Sold by
Gibson Diana J
Bought by
Terrence P Mcbride Revocable Trust and Mcbride
Seller's Agent
Rob Gow
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Liz Roch
@properties Christie's International R.E.
List Price
$1,950,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$750,000
-38.46%
Views
197
Current Estimated Value
$1,259,758

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$59,758
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.51%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 2019
Sold by
Klimes Amalie
Bought by
Klimes Amalie

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 2018
Sold by
Klimes Amalie and Klimes Jan B
Bought by
Klimes Amalie
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Sun Title Agency Of Michigan
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/17/2025 04/17/25 Sold $1,200,000 -11.1% $402 / Sq Ft
03/15/2025 03/15/25 Pending -- -- --
10/11/2024 10/11/24 Price Changed $1,350,000 -6.9% $452 / Sq Ft
09/09/2024 09/09/24 Price Changed $1,450,000 -13.7% $485 / Sq Ft
07/24/2024 07/24/24 Price Changed $1,680,000 -13.8% $562 / Sq Ft
06/16/2024 06/16/24 For Sale $1,950,000 -- $653 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $4,446 $536,700 $0 $0
2024 $3,417 $434,600 $0 $0
2023 $3,254 $334,900 $0 $0
2022 $3,099 $338,100 $0 $0
2021 $3,894 $292,600 $163,200 $129,400
2020 $3,783 $292,600 $0 $0
2019 $3,769 $317,000 $131,100 $185,900
2018 $3,802 $325,900 $0 $0
2017 $3,878 $328,400 $0 $0
2016 $3,499 $356,200 $0 $0
2015 $3,515 $329,500 $0 $0
2014 $2,787 $289,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 24030617

MichRIC

APN: 11-13-4500-0363-00-2