$695,000
SOLD APR 16, 2025

20 Walden Way New Buffalo, MI 49117

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,200 Sq Ft
0.25 Acres

Recently Sold

$316 Per Sq Ft

13% Below List Price

47 Days on Market

Highlights

  • New Construction
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • New Buffalo Elementary School Rated A
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Dining Area

About This Home

As of July 2025

Beautifully finished new construction in peaceful Walden Woods, just minutes from downtown New Buffalo and the beach! This custom 3br/3.5ba home boasts luxe finishes throughout, including a chef's delight kitchen with 6-burner stove, huge island, custom cabinetry and more. The 2-story great room offers a cozy fireplace. Large Marvin windows welcome the natural light. Three bedrooms all offer spa-like en suite bathrooms for the ultimate comfort and privacy. Screen porch with EZ-Breeze windows will be your favorite spot in summer and is ideal for entertaining! Hardwood floors throughout. You'll love being surrounded by nature in this quiet community that offers easy access to Harbor Country and is tucked away just a little over an hour from Chicago.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chad Gradowski

Coldwell Banker Realty License #6502355194 Listed on: 01/30/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Nicole LaCroix

Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt

Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $802

Year Built

  • Built in 2023 | New Construction

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot

HOA Fees

  • $54 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • HardiePlank Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,200 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Crawl Space
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$802

Year Built

Built in 2023 | New Construction

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$54 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: Yes
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2023
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: irregular
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2200.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 802.0
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Construction Status: Completed
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • General Property Info:Condo Proj Name: Walden Way Association
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 2200.0
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Architectural Style:Contemporary: Yes
  • Special Features: NewHome
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • LivingArea: 2200.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: HardiPlank Type
  • List Price: 749000.0
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:HardPlankCement Board: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 650.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Annually

Association/Amenities

  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 650.0
  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Annually

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.25
  • Lot Size Area: 0.25
  • Lot Dimensions: irregular
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10957.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 802.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

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
107

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.25%

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 $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: 25003511

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

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