$535,000
SOLD MAR 7, 2025

13000 Lubke Rd New Buffalo, MI 49117

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,594 Sq Ft
5.07 Acres

Recently Sold

$336 Per Sq Ft

18% Below List Price

168 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Pole Barn
  • Community Spa
  • New Buffalo Elementary School Rated A
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • 3 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of March 2025

Brand new to the market!!! Come see this amazing 3 bedroom/1.5 bathroom ranch home nestled on over 5 wooded acres in beautiful New Buffalo. This extremely private setting is ideal for the person looking for their peaceful, undisturbed sanctuary. Amazing 3 season room with built in hot tub with complete privacy. Large 3 car garage and additional pole barn with fenced dog run. Plenty of room for a pool in the massive back yard. This is a must see!!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Pete Weber

EXP Realty License #6506049222 Listed on: 09/20/2024

EXP Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Madyson Green

Green Towne Coastal Realty License #6501434233

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,759

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 5.07 Acre Lot

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,594 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Built-In Gas Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Pole Barn

Utilities

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

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Community Spa

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,759

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1978
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Other Structures:Pole Barn: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Gas Oven, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen Island
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Slab
  • LivingArea: 1594.0
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas Log: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Built-In Gas Oven: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: 3 Season Room
  • List Price: 598000.0
  • Other Structures: Pole Barn
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 3.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Main Level, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Spa/Hot Tub
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Assoc Amenities:SpaHot Tub: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 5.07
  • Lot Size Area: 5.07
  • Lot Dimensions: odd shaped
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 220849.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2759.2
  • Tax Year: 2022

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 20, 2024
Closed on
Mar 5, 2025
Sold by
James M Ocallaghan Revocable Living Trus and Ocallaghan James M
Bought by
T & R Prospect Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
Pete Weber
EXP Realty
Buyer's Agent
Madyson Green
Green Towne Coastal Realty
List Price
$649,000
Sold Price
$535,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$114,000
-17.57%
Total Days on Market
168
Views
110

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
25.81%
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Outstanding Balance
$798,656
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$233,349
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $800,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/07/2025 03/07/25 Sold $535,000 -10.5% $336 / Sq Ft
11/27/2024 11/27/24 Price Changed $598,000 -0.2% $375 / Sq Ft
10/26/2024 10/26/24 Price Changed $599,000 -7.7% $376 / Sq Ft
09/20/2024 09/20/24 For Sale $649,000 -- $407 / 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 $2,885 $298,100 $0 $0
2024 $2,168 $317,800 $0 $0
2023 $2,065 $196,300 $0 $0
2022 $1,967 $205,600 $0 $0
2021 $2,573 $180,100 $51,600 $128,500
2020 $2,462 $184,100 $0 $0
2019 $2,453 $191,000 $51,600 $139,400
2018 $2,483 $201,100 $0 $0
2017 $2,531 $173,900 $0 $0
2016 $2,220 $175,900 $0 $0
2015 $2,230 $174,900 $0 $0
2014 $1,769 $171,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 24049964

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-13-0017-0016-13-3