NOT LISTED FOR SALE

16 Pond Path New Buffalo, MI 49117

Estimated Value: $674,000 - $768,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,046 Sq Ft
$354/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 26, 2021

Last sale price $599,000 $293 Per Sq Ft

Est. 21% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,983/month

19 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Access
  • Tennis Courts
  • Home fronts a pond
  • New Buffalo Elementary School Rated A
  • In Ground Pool
  • 5-minute walk to New Buffalo Parks Department

About This Home

As of October 2021

Charming, turnkey 4br/2ba home in Schoolhouse Cottages is the perfect place to make your New Buffalo home! You'll love the open floor plan with a stone-trimmed fireplace in the living room and a nicely appointed kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances. The screen porch is ideal for lazy summer days and nights. Main floor primary suite has a generous bath. One car garage. This home sits on a corner lot that offers nice privacy and easy access to the walking path around the pond. Enjoy the association pool, playground and sport court. Located just a few blocks from the beach and close to New Buffalo restaurants, shops and casino, this location makes the best of living in town. Perfect year-round home or great getaway not far from Chicago!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chad Gradowski

Coldwell Banker Realty License #6502355194 Listed on: 08/24/2021

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Will Schauble

@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6501363479

@properties Christie's International R.E.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,858

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • Home fronts a pond
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Shrub
  • Sprinkler System
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $197 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,046 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Low Emissivity Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Screened Porch
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Snack Bar or Counter
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Water Access
  • Tennis Courts
  • Patio

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

$6,858

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$197 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2003
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Washer
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • LivingArea: 2046.0
  • Window Features: Low-Emissivity Windows, Window Treatments
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch, Tennis Court(s)
  • List Price: 599000.0
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio, Porch(es)
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Lake Michigan
  • Waterfront Features: Pond
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: 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
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 590.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Quarterly

Association/Amenities

  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 590.0
  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Quarterly
  • Water Fea Amenities:Public Access 1 Mile or Less: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 60X95/irregular
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6858.0
  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 24, 2021
Closed on
Oct 25, 2021
Sold by
Lewis Robert G and Lewis Lisa
Bought by
Orf Darren and Orf Anne Marie
Seller's Agent
Chad Gradowski
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Will Schauble
@properties Christie's International R.E.
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$599,000
Total Days on Market
19
Current Estimated Value
$724,908

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$125,908
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.43%
Original Mortgage
$359,400
Outstanding Balance
$330,571
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$394,337

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 2009
Sold by
Melnick Richard and Melnick Danae
Bought by
Lewis Robert G and Lewis Lisa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$198,000
Interest Rate
5.28%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 2003
Sold by
Bella Vita Llc
Bought by
Melnick Richard and Melnick Danae

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
6.49%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Orf Darren $599,000 Accommodation
Lewis Robert G -- Multiple
Melnick Richard -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Orf Darren $359,400
Previous Owner Lewis Robert G $198,000
Previous Owner Melnick Richard $150,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/26/2021 10/26/21 Sold $599,000 0.0% $293 / Sq Ft
08/24/2021 08/24/21 For Sale $599,000 -- $293 / 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 $8,590 $275,200 $0 $0
2024 $5,668 $276,600 $0 $0
2023 $5,446 $267,200 $0 $0
2022 $5,187 $170,000 $0 $0
2021 $6,943 $161,200 $33,900 $127,300
2020 $6,858 $164,100 $0 $0
2019 $6,774 $160,500 $33,900 $126,600
2018 $6,673 $160,500 $0 $0
2017 $6,687 $162,300 $0 $0
2016 $6,563 $159,700 $0 $0
2015 $6,545 $162,500 $0 $0
2014 $4,315 $153,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 21102070

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-62-7185-0016-00-4