$40,000
SOLD OCT 18, 2022

20 Walden Way New Buffalo, MI 49117

0.22 Acre
$181,818 Price per Acre
9,372 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

11% Below List Price

93 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Public Water Access
  • New Buffalo Elementary School Rated A
  • Waterfront

About This Lot

As of July 2025

Wooded lot in Walden Woods with city water and sewer. Private setting, close to beach, marina and downtown New Buffalo. Adjacent lot (22 Walden Way, MLS #22026767) also available.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chip Steffey

Cressy & Everett R.E. of Harbor Country License #6501273619 Listed on: 09/22/2022

Cressy & Everett R.E.  of Harbor Country

Last Buyer's Agent

Richard Novacek II

@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6501403580

@properties Christie's International R.E.

Property Details

Property Type

  • Land

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $774

Lot Details

  • 9,372 Sq Ft Lot
  • Waterfront
  • Finished Lot(s)

Community Details

Overview

  • Walden Way Subdivision

Recreation

  • Water Sports
  • Public Water Access

Property Details

Property Type

Land

Est. Annual Taxes

$774

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Lot
  • Property Type: Land
  • ResoPropertyType: Land
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: LotsLands

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 45000.0
  • Lot Features: Buildable, Wooded
  • Topography: {"Level":true}
  • Waterfront Features: All Sports, Public Access 1 Mile or Less
  • Waterfront: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Lot Size Area: 0.22
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9372.0
  • Zoning Description: residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 774.0
  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 22, 2025
Closed on
Jul 16, 2025
Sold by
Szaflarski Zygmunt and Szaflarski Diana
Bought by
Mcdowell Family Qualified Spousal Trust
Seller's Agent
Nicole LaCroix
Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt
Buyer's Agent
Liz Roch
@properties Christie's International R.E.
List Price
$749,900
Sold Price
$715,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,900
-4.65%
Views
105

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.30%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 30, 2025
Closed on
Apr 16, 2025
Sold by
Mapes Matthew and Mapes Katie
Bought by
Szaflarski Zygmunt and Szaflarski Diana
Seller's Agent
Chad Gradowski
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Nicole LaCroix
Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$695,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$104,000
-13.02%
Views
253

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.02%
Original Mortgage
$451,750
Interest Rate
5.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 22, 2022
Closed on
Oct 31, 2022
Sold by
Focus X Ltd
Bought by
Mapes Matthew and Mapes Katie
Seller's Agent
Chip Steffey
Cressy & Everett R.E. of Harbor Country
Buyer's Agent
Richard Novacek II
@properties Christie's International R.E.
List Price
$45,000
Sold Price
$40,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-11.11%
Views
30

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
213.31%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 20, 2020
Sold by
Vari Ronald A
Bought by
Focus X Ltd

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 2014
Sold by
Focus X Ltd
Bought by
Vari Ronald A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$89,600
Interest Rate
4.19%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2008
Sold by
Esperanza Development Group Inc
Bought by
Focus X Ltd
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $715,000 Chicago Title Of Michigan
Warranty Deed $695,000 Chicago Title Of Michigan
Warranty Deed -- --
Sheriffs Deed $46,208 None Available
Warranty Deed $112,000 Cti
Warranty Deed -- Metropolitan Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $451,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $89,600 Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/17/2025 07/17/25 Sold $715,000 -1.4% $325 / Sq Ft
06/26/2025 06/26/25 Pending -- -- --
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Price Changed $724,900 -2.0% $330 / Sq Ft
05/30/2025 05/30/25 Price Changed $739,900 -1.3% $336 / Sq Ft
04/22/2025 04/22/25 For Sale $749,900 +7.9% $341 / Sq Ft
04/16/2025 04/16/25 Sold $695,000 -7.2% $316 / Sq Ft
03/05/2025 03/05/25 Price Changed $749,000 -6.3% $340 / Sq Ft
01/30/2025 01/30/25 For Sale $799,000 +1897.5% $363 / Sq Ft
10/18/2022 10/18/22 Sold $40,000 -11.1% --
06/29/2022 06/29/22 For Sale $45,000 -- --
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 $1,960 $267,600 $0 $0
2024 $1,293 $89,100 $0 $0
2023 $531 $17,400 $0 $0
2022 $510 $16,700 $0 $0
2021 $774 $16,700 $16,700 $0
2020 $775 $16,700 $0 $0
2019 $865 $48,500 $48,500 $0
2018 $852 $48,500 $0 $0
2017 $854 $48,500 $0 $0
2016 $838 $48,500 $0 $0
2015 $836 $17,500 $0 $0
2014 $560 $17,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 22026766

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-62-8370-0008-00-1