NOT LISTED FOR SALE

118 N Willard St New Buffalo, MI 49117

Estimated Value: $399,000 - $490,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,200 Sq Ft
$372/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 26, 2016

Last sale price $255,000 $212 Per Sq Ft

Est. 75% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,918/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Access
  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • New Buffalo Elementary School Rated A
  • Wooded Lot
  • 5-minute walk to New Buffalo Beach

About This Home

As of August 2016

Could not ask for a better location!!! Walk to all that New Buffalo has to offer to include the New Buffalo Public Beach. House sits on a beautiful wooded lot with a fully fenced yard. Recently updated throughout to include the kitchen and bathrooms. Home has a Pottery Barn Feel. Home also has a strong vacation rental history with Waya Rentals. Use it part time and rent it out the rest to offset expenses

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ronald Morales

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #6501356981 Listed on: 07/10/2016

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Last Buyer's Agent

Ronald Morales

Keller Williams Realty SWM

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,207

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 66x132
  • Shrub
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • Unpaved Driveway

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,200 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Screened Porch
  • Ceramic Tile Flooring

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,207

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1960
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Broadband, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Slab
  • LivingArea: 1200.0
  • Window Features: Screens, Replacement
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • List Price: 265000.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Lake Michigan
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Public Access 1 Mile or Less: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Lot Size Area: 0.2
  • Lot Dimensions: 66x132
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8712.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3207.0
  • Tax Year: 2015

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 10, 2016
Closed on
Aug 26, 2016
Sold by
Anastos Lyle and Anastos Kathryn R
Bought by
Wright Donald T
Seller's Agent
Ronald Morales
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Ronald Morales
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$265,000
Sold Price
$255,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-3.77%
Total Days on Market
9
Current Estimated Value
$446,371

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$191,371
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.60%
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Interest Rate
3.42%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 2015
Sold by
Anastos Kathryn
Bought by
Anastos Lyle

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 12, 2013
Closed on
Sep 20, 2013
Sold by
Kerrys Kottage Inc
Bought by
Anastos Kathryn
Seller's Agent
Cathy Smith
Cathy Smith Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Virginia Winn
Exit 1 Realty
List Price
$179,000
Sold Price
$150,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,000
-16.2%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.77%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 29, 2008
Sold by
Chitkowski Kerry E
Bought by
Kerrys Kottages Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 28, 2006
Sold by
Chitkowski John J and Chitkowski Kerry E
Bought by
Chitkowski Kerry E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$189,000
Interest Rate
7.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 2006
Sold by
Kerrys Kottages Inc
Bought by
Chitkowski John J and Chitkowski Kerry E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 22, 2004
Sold by
Chitkowski John and Chitkowski Kerry
Bought by
Kerrys Kottages Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 2002

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 20, 1993

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 7, 1990

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 29, 1990

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 9, 1987
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Wright Donald T -- None Available
Anastos Lyle -- Attorney
Anastos Kathryn -- None Available
Kerrys Kottages Inc -- None Available
Chitkowski Kerry E -- Flexible Title
Chitkowski John J -- None Available
Kerrys Kottages Inc -- --
-- $100 --
-- $50,000 --
-- $100 --
-- $100 --
-- -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wright Donald T $212,000
Closed Wright Donald T $225,000
Previous Owner Chitkowski Kerry E $189,000
Previous Owner Chitkowski John $142,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/26/2016 08/26/16 Sold $255,000 -3.8% $213 / Sq Ft
07/19/2016 07/19/16 Pending -- -- --
07/10/2016 07/10/16 For Sale $265,000 +76.7% $221 / Sq Ft
09/20/2013 09/20/13 Sold $150,000 -16.2% $188 / Sq Ft
09/09/2013 09/09/13 Pending -- -- --
05/12/2013 05/12/13 For Sale $179,000 -- $224 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

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 $4,957 $211,400 $0 $0
2024 $3,271 $173,300 $0 $0
2023 $3,142 $171,200 $0 $0
2022 $2,993 $115,300 $0 $0
2021 $4,402 $127,100 $34,700 $92,400
2020 $4,348 $109,700 $0 $0
2019 $4,295 $97,000 $18,300 $78,700
2018 $4,637 $97,000 $0 $0
2017 $4,771 $98,900 $0 $0
2016 $3,217 $78,000 $0 $0
2015 $3,208 $69,400 $0 $0
2014 $2,115 $66,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 16035066

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-62-8550-0051-00-2