$2,175,000
SOLD APR 4, 2025

202 E Water St New Buffalo, MI 49117

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,554 Sq Ft
1.02 Acres

Recently Sold

$612 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

134 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Deck
  • New Buffalo Elementary School Rated A
  • Deeded Boat Dock
  • Contemporary Architecture

About This Home

As of April 2025

Perfectly positioned near downtown New Buffalo and pristine beaches, this residence offers a harmonious blend of serenity and accessibility. Whether you're seeking a primary home or a summer retreat, this riverside estate invites you to embrace an elevated lifestyle. This stunning 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath estate offers breathtaking river views from every corner, creating an immersive experience that resonates with the dynamic spirit of discerning buyers. Enjoy this exclusive waterfront property from the meticulously crafted home that provides commanding views in all directions. The upper-level primary suite serves as a private sanctuary, featuring a secluded balcony with sweeping river views and a luxurious ensuite bath with dual vanities, a soaking tub, and a spacious walk-in shower. Three additional upper-level bedrooms and bathrooms ensure ample space for guests, while the main level fifth bedroom offers a private sun porch for moments of morning reflection or evening relaxation. Ascend to the top-level lookout for breathtaking vistas of the nature preserve by day and the illuminated harbor by nighta true haven for relaxation and entertainment. The gourmet kitchen, a chef's dream, boasts bespoke cabinetry, granite countertops, and premium appliances from Subzero, Dacor, and Bosch, designed to meet the highest culinary standards. Outdoor living reaches new heights with expansive decks, patios, and a private floating boat dock complete with a prized 45-foot slip. Indulge in unparalleled luxury on the exclusive Galien River peninsula in New Buffalo, Michiganan extraordinary waterfront retreat just 90 minutes from Chicago. Schedule your private tour today and experience luxury living at its finest.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Liz Roch

@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6506045544 Listed on: 10/03/2024

@properties Christie's International R.E.

Last Buyer's Agent

Lindsey Kennedy

Keller Williams Realty SWM License #6501451647

Keller Williams Realty SWM

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $24,940

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • 1.02 Acre Lot
  • Private Waterfront
  • 280 Feet of Waterfront
  • River Front
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Paver Block

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • HardiePlank Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,554 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Built-In Desk
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Home Office
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Water Views
  • Basement
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Double Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • No Wake Zone
  • Deeded Boat Dock
  • Wetlands on Lot
  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$24,940

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 640.12
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: irregular
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 3554.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 24940.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Cul-De-Sac: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 280.0
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Roofing:Shingle: Yes
  • Water Heater:Tankless: Yes
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:High-Speed Internet: Yes
  • Lot Description:Wetland Area: Yes
  • Driveway:Paver Block: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ensuite: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 3554.0
  • Laundry Features Laundry Room: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Contemporary: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Flooring Stone Floor: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Stone, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Center Island, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Other
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • LivingArea: 3554.0
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 3.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 186.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Mud Room Access: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Desk Built-In: Yes
  • Appliances:Freezer: Yes
  • Appliances:Double Oven: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: HardiPlank Type, Wood Siding
  • List Price: 2275000.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Wetland Area, Cul-De-Sac
  • Patio and Porch Features: 3 Season Room, Deck, Patio
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Water Body Name: Galien River
  • Waterfront Features: River
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Material:HardPlankCement Board: Yes
  • Exterior Features 3 Season Room: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, High-Speed Internet
  • Water Source: Public

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Private Frontage: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Deeded Access: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Public Access 1 Mile or Less: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:View: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:No Wake: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Deeded Boat Lot: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 1.02
  • Lot Size Area: 1.02
  • Lot Dimensions: irregular
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 44431.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 24940.0
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 3, 2024
Closed on
Apr 4, 2025
Sold by
Shea Marina and Hurn Marina
Bought by
Trust No 1427 and Brough
Seller's Agent
Liz Roch
@properties Christie's International R.E.
Buyer's Agent
Lindsey Kennedy
Keller Williams Realty SWM
List Price
$2,395,000
Sold Price
$2,175,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$220,000
-9.19%
Views
112
Current Estimated Value
$2,608,023

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$433,023
Avg. Annual Appreciation
25.48%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 9, 2021
Sold by
Kleine James S
Bought by
Hum Darin and Shea Marian

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 16, 2020
Closed on
Jan 27, 2021
Sold by
Cummings Robert L and Bacola Annette
Bought by
Shea Marina
Seller's Agent
Caleb Dryden
Century 21 Affiliated
Buyer's Agent
Cori Hatheway
@properties Christie's International R.E.
List Price
$1,790,000
Sold Price
$1,700,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$90,000
-5.03%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.97%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 2006
Sold by
George Anthony J and Price Jeffrey H
Bought by
Cummings Robert and Bacola Annette
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Meridian Title
Warranty Deed -- Accommodation
Warranty Deed -- First American Title
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- Metropolitan Title Company
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/04/2025 04/04/25 Sold $2,175,000 -4.4% $612 / Sq Ft
10/20/2024 10/20/24 Price Changed $2,275,000 -5.0% $640 / Sq Ft
10/03/2024 10/03/24 For Sale $2,395,000 +40.9% $674 / Sq Ft
01/29/2021 01/29/21 Sold $1,700,000 -5.0% $422 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/29/2020 12/29/20 Pending -- -- --
12/16/2020 12/16/20 For Sale $1,790,000 -- $445 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

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 $42,952 $1,657,800 $0 $0
2024 $19,823 $1,637,700 $0 $0
2023 $19,118 $1,234,500 $0 $0
2022 $18,208 $1,368,600 $0 $0
2021 $13,423 $1,333,700 $833,100 $500,600
2020 $21,810 $1,339,500 $0 $0
2019 $21,543 $893,100 $487,600 $405,500
2018 $21,040 $893,100 $0 $0
2017 $21,268 $898,700 $0 $0
2016 $20,871 $890,600 $0 $0
2015 $20,814 $641,800 $0 $0
2014 $13,722 $428,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 24052239

MichRIC

APN: 11-62-0003-0002-09-8