NOT LISTED FOR SALE

127 S Whittaker St New Buffalo, MI 49117

Estimated Value: $924,000 - $1,152,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,401 Sq Ft
$446/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 23, 2020

Last sale price $715,000 $298 Per Sq Ft

Est. 50% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,551/month

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Deck
  • Victorian Architecture
  • New Buffalo Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 5-minute walk to New Buffalo Parks Department

About This Home

As of October 2020

This fully-renovated Victorian home in downtown New Buffalo is now available. The home features a delightfully updated kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, five bedrooms, a large bunk room, and three updated baths. The living room has high ceilings with a lovely fireplace and charming pocket doors. Your family and guests will love the screened porch, sun-drenched swimming pool, and spacious deck area. The home is located a few blocks from Lake Michigan and an easy walk to the restaurants and shops of New Buffalo!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Liz Roch

@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6506045544 Listed on: 09/23/2020

@properties Christie's International R.E.

Last Buyer's Agent

Liz Roch

@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6506045544 Listed on: 09/23/2020

@properties Christie's International R.E.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,456

Year Built

  • Built in 1896

Lot Details

  • 0.34 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 92x165
  • Shrub
  • Terraced Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Unpaved Driveway

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,401 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Desk
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Screened Porch
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Deck

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,456

Year Built

Built in 1896

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1896
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Security Features:Security System: Yes
  • Architectural Style Victorian: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Hot Tub Spa, Kitchen Island
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2401.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1059.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Desk Built-In: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 695000.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Body Name: Lake Michigan
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.34
  • Lot Size Area: 0.34
  • Lot Dimensions: 92x165
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 14904.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2456.0
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 23, 2020
Closed on
Oct 22, 2020
Sold by
Lefevour Raymond J and Lefevour Tracey M
Bought by
Hutton William C and Hutton Ericka L
Seller's Agent
Liz Roch
@properties Christie's International R.E.
Buyer's Agent
Liz Roch
@properties Christie's International R.E.
List Price
$695,000
Sold Price
$715,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,000
2.88%
Total Days on Market
0
Current Estimated Value
$1,070,044

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$355,044
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.14%
Original Mortgage
$572,000
Outstanding Balance
$512,470
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$557,574

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 14, 2019
Closed on
Sep 5, 2019
Sold by
Schroeder Kurt G
Bought by
Lefevour Raymond J and Lefevour Tracey
Seller's Agent
James Garrison
Keller Williams Realty SWM
Buyer's Agent
Tim Brychta
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$489,000
Sold Price
$465,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-4.91%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
46.34%
Original Mortgage
$325,500
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Hutton William C -- None Available
Hutton William C -- Farina & Wojcik Pc
Lefevour Raymond J -- None Listed On Document
Lefevour Raymond J -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hutton William C $572,000
Closed Hutton William C $572,000
Previous Owner Lefevour Raymond J $325,500
Previous Owner Schroeder Kurt G $364,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/23/2020 10/23/20 Sold $715,000 +2.9% $298 / Sq Ft
09/23/2020 09/23/20 Pending -- -- --
09/23/2020 09/23/20 For Sale $695,000 +49.5% $289 / Sq Ft
09/05/2019 09/05/19 Sold $465,000 -4.9% $194 / Sq Ft
06/20/2019 06/20/19 Pending -- -- --
06/14/2019 06/14/19 For Sale $489,000 -- $204 / 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 $10,467 $600,100 $0 $0
2024 $8,006 $491,700 $0 $0
2023 $7,721 $421,000 $0 $0
2022 $7,354 $343,300 $0 $0
2021 $9,720 $344,900 $28,300 $316,600
2020 $7,216 $155,400 $0 $0
2019 $2,456 $117,100 $53,000 $64,100
2018 $2,449 $117,100 $0 $0
2017 $2,473 $120,100 $0 $0
2016 $2,412 $122,300 $0 $0
2015 $2,427 $93,100 $0 $0
2014 $1,833 $92,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20039841

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-62-0340-0381-00-9