$450,000
SOLD DEC 11, 2020

1409 Water Ct New Buffalo, MI 49117

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,832 Sq Ft
0.91 Acres

Recently Sold

$159 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Beach
  • Wooded Lot
  • New Buffalo Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room with Fireplace
  • Traditional Architecture

About This Home

As of August 2024

Welcome to your perfect lake house getaway. This exceptional property is tucked away on a quiet cul d sac only one block from the lake. Features include three bedrooms, two baths, a living room with beamed vaulted ceilings, and sweeping views of its .91 of an acre wooded scenic ravine lot. Additional features include the charming eat-in kitchen, a gas fireplace and wet bar in the finished lower walkout level.
Family entertainment is capture on both the lower patio and on the maintenance free upper deck. Enjoy a stroll to down the street and watch the beautiful sunsets. Just a short walk to town and the sandy shores. This is the best it gets, city living with a country feel.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sandy Fenderbosch

Coldwell Banker Realty License #6506040710 Listed on: 11/06/2020

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Karen Coffey

RE/MAX Harbor Country License #6501388660

RE/MAX Harbor Country

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,200

Year Built

  • Built in 1968

Lot Details

  • 0.91 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Terraced Lot
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $8 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,832 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room
  • Recreation Room with Fireplace
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

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

Community Details

Overview

  • Property is near a ravine

Recreation

  • Beach
  • Community Playground

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,200

Year Built

Built in 1968

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$8 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1968
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: Irregular
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2832.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 5200.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Res
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Cul-De-Sac: Yes
  • Lot Description:Ravine: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Substructure:Walk Out: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Substructure:Daylight: Yes
  • Landscape:Terraced Yard: Yes
  • Additional Items:Wet Bar: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1416.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Garage Door Opener, Wet Bar, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Recreation Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Daylight, Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 2832.0
  • Window Features: Screens, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Breakfast Nook: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas Log: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Rec Room: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • List Price: 439900.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Ravine, Cul-De-Sac
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Lake Michigan
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Beach Area, Playground
  • Association Fee: 90.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: No
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Annually

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 90.0
  • Water Fea Amenities:Deeded Access: Yes
  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Annually
  • Assoc Amenities:Playground: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Beach Area: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.91
  • Lot Size Area: 0.91
  • Lot Dimensions: Irregular
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 39639.0
  • Zoning Description: Res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5200.0
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 9, 2024
Closed on
Aug 14, 2024
Sold by
Burleson Melinda S
Bought by
Cathryn A Gilfillan 2016 Revocable Trust and Gilfillan
Seller's Agent
Dan Coffey
RE/MAX Harbor Country
Buyer's Agent
Traci Lauricella
RE/MAX Harbor Country @ New Buffalo
List Price
$4,999,999
Sold Price
$495,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,504,999
-90.1%
Views
69
Current Estimated Value
$538,824

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$43,824
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.78%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 6, 2020
Closed on
Dec 11, 2020
Sold by
Lamorte Jeffrey S
Bought by
Burleson Melinda S
Seller's Agent
Sandy Fenderbosch
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Karen Coffey
RE/MAX Harbor Country
List Price
$445,900
Sold Price
$450,000
Premium/Discount to List
$4,100
0.92%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.62%
Original Mortgage
$405,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 7, 2015
Closed on
Oct 19, 2015
Sold by
Minnock Liam J and Revolt Laura S
Bought by
Lamorte Jeffrey S
Seller's Agent
Alicia Glossinger
Lifstyl Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Non-Member Agent
Non-Member MLS Office
List Price
$284,000
Sold Price
$284,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.35%
Original Mortgage
$227,200
Interest Rate
3.91%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 2, 2012
Closed on
Jul 12, 2012
Sold by
Zofkie Kathleen M and Phillips Cheryl P
Bought by
Minnock Liam J and Revolt Laura S
Seller's Agent
Mario Zarantenello
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Liz Roch
@properties Christie's International R.E.
List Price
$218,800
Sold Price
$208,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,800
-4.94%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.99%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 1975
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- Mtc
Warranty Deed -- Attorney
Personal Reps Deed -- Multiple
Deed $40,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $405,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $227,200 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/14/2024 08/14/24 Sold $495,000 -90.1% $219 / Sq Ft
07/09/2024 07/09/24 For Sale $4,999,999 +1011.1% $2,208 / Sq Ft
12/11/2020 12/11/20 Sold $450,000 +0.9% $159 / Sq Ft
11/10/2020 11/10/20 Pending -- -- --
11/06/2020 11/06/20 For Sale $445,900 +57.0% $157 / Sq Ft
10/21/2015 10/21/15 Sold $284,000 0.0% $107 / Sq Ft
10/21/2015 10/21/15 Pending -- -- --
08/07/2015 08/07/15 For Sale $284,000 +36.5% $107 / Sq Ft
07/16/2012 07/16/12 Sold $208,000 -4.9% $78 / Sq Ft
07/16/2012 07/16/12 Pending -- -- --
05/02/2012 05/02/12 For Sale $218,800 -- $82 / 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 $7,058 $321,300 $0 $0
2024 $5,399 $261,400 $0 $0
2023 $5,207 $250,600 $0 $0
2022 $4,959 $236,200 $0 $0
2021 $8,399 $224,100 $49,900 $174,200
2020 $5,901 $190,200 $0 $0
2019 $5,829 $121,800 $43,700 $78,100
2018 $5,783 $121,800 $0 $0
2017 $5,874 $122,300 $0 $0
2016 $5,765 $120,700 $0 $0
2015 $5,208 $111,800 $0 $0
2014 $3,434 $107,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20036030

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-62-7250-0036-00-9