NOT LISTED FOR SALE

12778 Lubke Rd New Buffalo, MI 49117

Estimated Value: $388,000 - $1,519,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,360 Sq Ft
$572/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 08, 2022

Last sale price $350,000 $257 Per Sq Ft

Est. 122% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,847/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Second Garage
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • New Buffalo Elementary School Rated A
  • Wooded Lot
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of December 2022

Live the life you have always dreamt of on fabulous 5+ acre property in New Buffalo Township. Less than 5 minutes to downtown New Buffalo. A private oasis away from it all yet so close to city activity, restaurants, and the public beach. This Mid-Century Modern gem is solid and ready for your vision to come alive with some TLC and creativity. Set on beautifully wooded acreage, a 1000-foot private driveway entrance leads you to a vast park like setting where the house is nestled in nature and beauty. A 21 x 40 pole barn offers plenty of room for your boat, snowmobiles, or even a guest house. The house itself offers 2 spacious bedrooms and one full bath with ample space for additions. Vault the ceilings in the living room for additional lighting and an open feeling.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Terry Vravis

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #6501314506 Listed on: 10/28/2022

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Last Buyer's Agent

Tamra Curtis

Cressy & Everett Real Estate License #6506046297

Cressy & Everett Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,294

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 5.59 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Second Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Mixed Roof Materials
  • Rubber Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,360 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Electric Oven
  • Cooktop

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic System
  • Phone Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,294

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1957
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Architectural Style Mid Century Modern: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Cooktop, Water Softener Owned
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Slab
  • LivingArea: 1360.0
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Breakfast Nook: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances:Cook Top: Yes
  • Appliances:Built-In Electric Oven: Yes
  • Appliances:Water Softener-Owned: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 389900.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Other Structures: Second Garage
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Flat, Mixed, Rubber
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Other Structures:Second Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Phone Connected
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 5.59
  • Lot Size Area: 5.59
  • Lot Dimensions: irregular
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 243500.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3294.0
  • Tax Year: 2022

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 28, 2022
Closed on
Dec 14, 2022
Sold by
Anthony P Bedalov Ii Trust
Bought by
12778 Lubke Llc
Seller's Agent
Terry Vravis
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Tamra Curtis
Cressy & Everett Real Estate
List Price
$389,900
Sold Price
$350,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,900
-10.23%
Total Days on Market
8
Views
48
Current Estimated Value
$777,275

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$427,275
Avg. Annual Appreciation
37.77%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 1999

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 1989
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
12778 Lubke Llc -- --
-- $100 --
-- $100 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/08/2022 12/08/22 Sold $350,000 -10.2% $257 / Sq Ft
10/28/2022 10/28/22 For Sale $389,900 -- $287 / 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 $5,809 $210,400 $0 $0
2024 $3,726 $229,700 $0 $0
2023 $3,549 $144,000 $0 $0
2022 $2,344 $150,700 $0 $0
2021 $1,066 $132,800 $49,800 $83,000
2020 $993 $134,200 $0 $0
2019 $989 $138,900 $49,600 $89,300
2018 $998 $160,600 $0 $0
2017 $1,018 $139,400 $0 $0
2016 $918 $141,900 $0 $0
2015 $923 $141,500 $0 $0
2014 $732 $139,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 22045852

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-13-0016-0007-01-2