NOT LISTED FOR SALE

11859 Marquette Dr New Buffalo, MI 49117

Estimated Value: $3,043,000 - $7,026,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,575 Sq Ft
$1,703/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 22, 2017

Last sale price $1,725,000 $670 Per Sq Ft

Est. 154% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $30,968/month

255 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 100 Feet of Waterfront
  • Beach
  • Traditional Architecture
  • New Buffalo Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of September 2017

NEW PRICE! 1946 WATERFRONT Cottage on the market for the first time in over 50 years! Truly a great and rare find in the heart of Harbor Country. Vintage 4BR 2 bath lakeside cottage set on a generous .55 acre lot with a gorgeous Lake Michigan view! Enjoy a beautiful sunset dinner on the hilltop or stroll down your private stairs to the beach for a sunset in the sand. You are just a few stairs away from a fabulous deep Beach area that is a 100 feet wide! You may want to modernize or build a new home overlooking the lake. Location is superb! Lake Michigan Rivera is close to everything but feels far from it all! This may be the Harbor Country location you've been dreaming of! Make an appointment today, you will be glad you did! Breathtaking views, wide beach, great location - don't hesitate

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tammy Anders

MI Realty, A Michigan RE Co. License #6502422914 Listed on: 11/01/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Tammy Anders

MI Realty, A Michigan RE Co. License #6502422914 Listed on: 11/01/2016

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,545

Year Built

  • Built in 1946

Lot Details

  • 0.55 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100 x 243 x 100 x 237
  • 100 Feet of Waterfront
  • Sprinkler System

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,575 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Septic System
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Beach

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,545

Year Built

Built in 1946

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1946
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 100 x 243 x 100 x 237
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2575.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 17545.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 100.0
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Landscape:Underground Sprinkler: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 2575.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2575.0
  • Window Features: Replacement, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 400.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • List Price: 2100000.0
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Body Name: Lake Michigan
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Beach Area
  • Association Fee: 725.0
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 725.0
  • Assoc Amenities:Beach Area: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.55
  • Lot Size Area: 0.55
  • Lot Dimensions: 100 x 243 x 100 x 237
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 23958.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 17545.0
  • Tax Year: 2015

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 2023
Sold by
Susan M Lenny Trust
Bought by
W Michigan Residential Trust
Current Estimated Value
$4,384,860

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 1, 2016
Closed on
Sep 22, 2017
Sold by
Laviolette Brian Thomas and Laviolette Jaclynn R
Bought by
Lenny Susan M and Susan M Lenny Trust
Seller's Agent
Tammy Anders
MI Realty, A Michigan RE Co.
Buyer's Agent
Tammy Anders
MI Realty, A Michigan RE Co.
List Price
$2,200,000
Sold Price
$1,725,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$475,000
-21.59%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.16%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 21, 2011
Sold by
Laviolette Brian Thomas and Laviolette Jaclynn R
Bought by
Laviolette Brian Thomas and Laviolette Jaclynn R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$288,000
Interest Rate
4.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 2009
Sold by
Laviolette Brian Thomas and The Limbert Trust
Bought by
Laviolette Brian Thomas

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
4.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 1992
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
W Michigan Residential Trust -- None Listed On Document
Lenny Susan M -- None Available
Laviolette Brian Thomas -- Cti
Laviolette Brian Thomas -- None Available
-- -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Laviolette Brian Thomas $50,000
Previous Owner Laviolette Brian Thomas $288,000
Previous Owner Laviolette Brian Thomas $300,000
Previous Owner The Limbert Trust $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/22/2017 09/22/17 Sold $1,725,000 -21.6% $670 / Sq Ft
07/14/2017 07/14/17 Pending -- -- --
11/01/2016 11/01/16 For Sale $2,200,000 -- $854 / 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 $87,135 $2,670,200 $0 $0
2024 $55,890 $2,267,800 $0 $0
2023 $35,999 $2,098,900 $0 $0
2022 $52,771 $1,885,200 $0 $0
2021 $51,675 $1,346,700 $710,200 $636,500
2020 $28,940 $760,200 $0 $0
2019 $29,591 $775,600 $775,600 $0
2018 $23,361 $753,100 $0 $0
2017 $19,356 $897,400 $0 $0
2016 $17,466 $889,800 $0 $0
2015 $17,545 $891,800 $0 $0
2014 $13,912 $967,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Tammy Anders

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Tammy Anders

    MI Realty, A Michigan RE Co.

    (269) 362-5101

    262 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 16055077

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-13-4500-0003-00-6

Michigan Berrien County New Buffalo 49117

11859 Marquette Dr, New Buffalo, MI

This home is located at 11859 Marquette Dr, New Buffalo, MI 49117 since 01 November 2016 and is currently estimated at $4,384,860, approximately $1,702 per square foot. This property was built in 1946. 11859 Marquette Dr is a home located in Berrien County with nearby schools including New Buffalo Elementary School, New Buffalo Middle School, and New Buffalo Senior High School.

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