$559,000
SOLD JUL 13, 2018

17388 Arbor Ln New Buffalo, MI 49117

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,960 Sq Ft
0.34 Acres

Recently Sold

$285 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

46 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach
  • Water Access
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • New Buffalo Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Recreation Room

About This Home

As of July 2018

Garden Cottage, surrounded by beautiful flowers & trees, includes one mile of deeded private beach access. This bright, colorful Riviera Community Beach Home has plenty of indoor space with 3 bedrooms and includes an open floor plan, first floor master bedroom, updated kitchen and spacious sun room that overlooks the decks, yard and gardens. The outdoor space, with an extraordinary connection to nature, provides peaceful relaxation; perfect for the avid gardener or nature lover. Located in the coveted Lake Michigan Rivera Community, this home has easy access to one mile of private Lake Michigan Beach, kayaking and canoeing on the Galien River. Just minutes from New Buffalo shops & restaurants.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rob Gow

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #6501365132 Listed on: 04/27/2018

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Last Buyer's Agent

Andre Priede

Coldwell Banker Realty License #6501338423

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,974

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 0.34 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Level Lot
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $54 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Wood Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,960 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Crawl Space
  • Oven

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heat Pump System
  • Well
  • Septic System

Community Details

Recreation

  • Beach

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,974

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$54 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1940
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Architectural Style Cabin: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Other
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Other
  • LivingArea: 1960.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
  • List Price: 575000.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
  • Patio and Porch Features: 3 Season Room, Deck
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Water Body Name: Lake Michigan
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Beach Area, Pets Allowed, Other
  • Association Fee: 650.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Annually

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 650.0
  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Annually
  • Assoc Amenities:Pets Allowed2: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Assoc Access: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Beach Area: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.34
  • Lot Size Area: 0.34
  • Lot Dimensions: irregular
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 14810.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7974.0
  • Tax Year: 2016

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 7, 2023
Sold by
Hughes Steven
Bought by
Steven E Hughes Revocable Trust and Hughes
Total Days on Market
46

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 27, 2018
Closed on
Jul 17, 2018
Sold by
Revoca Hilliard and Revoca Kathleen
Bought by
Hughes Steven
Seller's Agent
Rob Gow
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Andre Priede
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$575,000
Sold Price
$559,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$16,000
-2.78%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.49%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 27, 2018
Closed on
Jul 7, 2018
Sold by
Blank Hilliard and Walsh Kathleen
Bought by
Hughes Steven
Seller's Agent
Rob Gow
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Andre Priede
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$575,000
Sold Price
$559,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$16,000
-2.78%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 7, 2004
Sold by
Blank Hilliard I and Walsh Kathleen M
Bought by
Blank Hilliard and Walsh Kathleen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 7, 2001

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 1993

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 22, 1991

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 3, 1990

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 9, 1989
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
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Trustee Deed -- First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Deed $100 --
Deed $100 --
Deed -- --
Deed $100 --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $250,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/25/2024 10/25/24 Price Changed $599,000 0.0% --
10/25/2024 10/25/24 For Sale $599,000 -11.3% $306 / Sq Ft
08/28/2024 08/28/24 For Sale $675,000 +20.8% --
07/13/2018 07/13/18 Sold $559,000 -2.8% $285 / Sq Ft
06/12/2018 06/12/18 Pending -- -- --
04/27/2018 04/27/18 For Sale $575,000 -- $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 $12,524 $519,200 $0 $0
2024 $8,033 $427,900 $0 $0
2023 $7,650 $322,500 $0 $0
2022 $7,286 $330,700 $0 $0
2021 $10,982 $286,200 $146,200 $140,000
2020 $11,002 $289,000 $0 $0
2019 $12,379 $322,600 $117,400 $205,200
2018 $8,409 $293,900 $0 $0
2017 $8,458 $295,700 $0 $0
2016 $7,974 $322,300 $0 $0
2015 $7,929 $286,800 $0 $0
2014 $5,183 $247,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 18017279

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-13-4500-0241-00-4