NOT LISTED FOR SALE

17301 Lotus Ln New Buffalo, MI 49117

Estimated Value: $852,000 - $1,361,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,358 Sq Ft
$811/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 28, 2014

Last sale price $473,000 $348 Per Sq Ft

Est. 133% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,128/month

239 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Access
  • Wood Flooring
  • Screened Porch
  • New Buffalo Elementary School Rated A
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Patio

About This Home

As of October 2014

Charming updated 3 BR, 2 BA beach house within a two minute walk to one of Harbor Country's best beaches. Great location walking distance to downtown New Buffalo, harbors, restaurants and shops. Located in the unique Riviera Association which has deeded beach and deeded riverfront access for kayaking, canoeing and boating. Surrounded by multimillion dollar homes, one can enjoy this cute cottage with screened porch as is condition or build your dream home. This property has outstanding vacation rental history and could be an investment you can enjoy. Come see this Harbor Country gem today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chad Gradowski

Coldwell Banker Realty License #6506040711 Listed on: 02/03/2014

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Virginia Winn

EXIT Realty Harbor Shores

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,781

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 0.36 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 120 x 135
  • The property's road front is unimproved
  • Shrub
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • Unpaved Driveway

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Rubber Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,358 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Screened Porch

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,781

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1950
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Slab
  • LivingArea: 1358.0
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • 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
  • List Price: 497500.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio
  • Road Surface Type: Unimproved
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Water Body Name: Lake Michigan
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:Assoc Access: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.36
  • Lot Size Area: 0.36
  • Lot Dimensions: 120 x 135
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15682.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8781.0
  • Tax Year: 2013

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 3, 2014
Closed on
Oct 28, 2014
Sold by
Kamen Michael and Kamen Fern
Bought by
Rivlot Llc
Seller's Agent
Chad Gradowski
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Virginia Winn
EXIT Realty Harbor Shores
List Price
$499,000
Sold Price
$473,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$26,000
-5.21%
Total Days on Market
239
Current Estimated Value
$1,101,523

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$628,523
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.29%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 1997

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 12, 1997

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 1997

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 18, 1997
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Rivlot Llc -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
-- $155,000 --
-- -- --
-- $140,000 --
-- $100 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Kamen Michael $333,700
Previous Owner Kamen Michael $250,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/28/2014 10/28/14 Sold $473,000 -5.2% $348 / Sq Ft
09/30/2014 09/30/14 Pending -- -- --
02/03/2014 02/03/14 For Sale $499,000 -- $367 / 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 $11,325 $470,900 $0 $0
2024 $7,264 $373,300 $0 $0
2023 $6,918 $296,000 $0 $0
2022 $6,589 $298,800 $0 $0
2021 $9,931 $258,800 $155,500 $103,300
2020 $9,936 $261,000 $0 $0
2019 $10,047 $276,100 $124,900 $151,200
2018 $10,030 $255,700 $0 $0
2017 $10,258 $257,100 $0 $0
2016 $9,807 $277,000 $0 $0
2015 $9,751 $257,600 $0 $0
2014 $5,757 $229,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 14005332

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-13-4500-0193-01-8