$662,473
SOLD MAR 20, 2020

14438 Spring Creek Dr New Buffalo, MI 49117

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,339 Sq Ft
0.53 Acres

Recently Sold

$283 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

159 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Beach
  • Deck
  • New Buffalo Elementary School Rated A
  • In Ground Pool
  • Recreation Room

About This Home

As of March 2020

Turnkey, mid-century 5BR/2.5BA beach cottage with private pool 4 blocks from deeded beach with great rental history! This charming home has open main level living with hardwood floors, stone fireplace, hardwood floors and updated kitchen. Main floor master with en suite bath, plus two nicely sized bedrooms and updated full bath to share. Screen porch is perfect for summer! Finished lower level walkout includes 2 bedrooms, large living/rec area and coin-op laundry! Step out to sparkling pool and private backyard with huge patio overlooking a wooded ravine. Large deck on upper level is great for grilling out while keeping an eye on the pool. Golf cart-friendly neighborhood is minutes from downtown New Buffalo and just over an hour from downtown Chicago! This is an investment made to enjoy!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chad Gradowski

Coldwell Banker Realty License #6502355194 Listed on: 08/23/2019

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Line Mullins

Coldwell Banker Realty License #6501402695

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,977

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 0.53 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 102 x 209 x 102 x 247
  • Terraced Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Rubber Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,339 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Shared Waterfront
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Beach

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,977

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Other
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1960
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 102 x 209 x 102 x 247
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2339.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 6977.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: 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
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Substructure:Walk Out: Yes
  • Landscape:Terraced Yard: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric3: Yes
  • Roofing:Rubber: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1232.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 2339.0
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Appliances:Cook Top: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: 3 Season Room
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 699000.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Water Body Name: Lake Michigan
  • Waterfront Features: Lake, Stream/Creek
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Features 3 Season Room: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Pool:In Ground: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Beach Area
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Deeded Access: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Shared Frontage: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Beach Area: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.53
  • Lot Size Area: 0.53
  • Lot Dimensions: 102 x 209 x 102 x 247
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 23154.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6977.0
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 23, 2019
Closed on
Feb 18, 2020
Sold by
Johnson Andrea
Bought by
Bachman Capital Llc
Seller's Agent
Chad Gradowski
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Line Mullins
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$662,473
Premium/Discount to List
-$36,527
-5.23%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.55%
Original Mortgage
$968,966
Outstanding Balance
$674,372
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$587,715

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 28, 2016
Closed on
Apr 12, 2017
Sold by
Javor Kenneth E
Bought by
Johnson Andrea
Seller's Agent
Timothy Brychta
Carol Brychta & Co. R.E.
Buyer's Agent
Chad Gradowski
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$675,000
Sold Price
$620,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$55,000
-8.15%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.28%
Original Mortgage
$424,100
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 27, 2013
Closed on
May 15, 2013
Sold by
The Bank Of New York Mellon
Bought by
Javor Kenneth E
Seller's Agent
Douglas Waters
MTM Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Non-Member Agent
Non-Member MLS Office
List Price
$325,100
Sold Price
$325,100

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.15%
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 5, 2012
Sold by
Votaya Mark C and Votaya Rebecca K
Bought by
The Bank Of New York Mellon and The Bank Of New York
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 Available
Warranty Deed -- Attorney
Deed $325,100 None Available
Sheriffs Deed $732,107 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $968,966 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $424,100 New Conventional
Previous Owner $200,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $322,700 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/25/2025 05/25/25 For Sale $1,290,000 +94.7% $552 / Sq Ft
03/20/2020 03/20/20 Sold $662,473 -5.2% $283 / Sq Ft
01/29/2020 01/29/20 Pending -- -- --
08/23/2019 08/23/19 For Sale $699,000 +12.7% $299 / Sq Ft
04/12/2017 04/12/17 Sold $620,000 -8.1% $265 / Sq Ft
03/09/2017 03/09/17 Pending -- -- --
10/28/2016 10/28/16 For Sale $675,000 +107.6% $289 / Sq Ft
05/30/2013 05/30/13 Sold $325,100 0.0% $140 / Sq Ft
04/04/2013 04/04/13 Pending -- -- --
03/27/2013 03/27/13 For Sale $325,100 -- $140 / 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 $11,855 $324,600 $0 $0
2024 $7,268 $294,900 $0 $0
2023 $7,030 $294,600 $0 $0
2022 $6,696 $279,900 $0 $0
2021 $10,659 $263,000 $21,300 $241,700
2020 $7,033 $217,900 $0 $0
2019 $6,977 $166,300 $44,800 $121,500
2018 $6,585 $175,400 $0 $0
2017 $6,216 $155,800 $0 $0
2016 $6,583 $202,300 $0 $0
2015 $6,545 $203,600 $0 $0
2014 $4,279 $170,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 19041088

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-13-5000-0092-01-1