NOT LISTED FOR SALE

222 E Merchant St Unit 4 New Buffalo, MI 49117

Estimated Value: $719,000 - $906,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,885 Sq Ft
$431/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 05, 2025

Last sale price $770,000 $408 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,255/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Water Access
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • New Buffalo Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot: Yes

About This Home

As of February 2025

Discover an adorable 4BR/3BA cottage getaway just 3 blocks from downtown New Buffalo and 6 blocks from the beach in an STR-friendly community with association pool! This turnkey home in Merchant Street Cottages is ready for you to move in and make memories, whether you're relaxing on the charming front porch, gathering around the fireplace in the living area on a chilly night, or hosting family and friends for a fun-filled summer vacation. The nicely appointed kitchen offers stainless appliances, generous island and built-in banquette dining with windows on 3 sides. Open floor plan is great for gathering. Enjoy the backyard firepit and 1-car garage. Everything in this home is up to date and well cared for, so you can relax and enjoy from day one. Just about an hour from downtown Chicago!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chad Gradowski

Coldwell Banker Realty License #6502355194 Listed on: 01/08/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

James Garrison

Keller Williams Realty SWM License #6501402520

Keller Williams Realty SWM

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,870

Year Built

  • Built in 2007

Lot Details

  • 3,909 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 88x45
  • Shrub
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $210 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Low Emissivity Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry in Hall
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • 2 Bedrooms in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,870

Year Built

Built in 2007

Lot Details

3,909 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$210 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2007
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 657.94
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 88x45
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1885.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 8870.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Corner Lot: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Windows:Low Emissivity Windows: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Additional Items:GasWood Stove: Yes
  • Additional Items:Whirlpool Tub: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1108.0
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • Laundry Features In Hall: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Center Island
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Wood Stove
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1885.0
  • Spa Features: Whirlpool Tub
  • Window Features: Low-Emissivity Windows, Screens, Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Bedrooms: 2
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 777.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 777.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Breakfast Nook: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 777.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Other
  • List Price: 729000.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Lake Michigan
  • Waterfront Features: Other
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Hall, Main Level
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 210.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 210.0
  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Monthly
  • Water Fea Amenities:Public Access 1 Mile or Less: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Lot Size Area: 0.09
  • Lot Dimensions: 88x45
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3909.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8870.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 8, 2025
Closed on
Feb 4, 2025
Sold by
Simon Philip P and Simon Lori K
Bought by
Sladek Randall William and Sladek Stephanie Michelle
Seller's Agent
Chad Gradowski
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
James Garrison
Keller Williams Realty SWM
List Price
$729,000
Sold Price
$770,000
Premium/Discount to List
$41,000
5.62%
Views
3
Current Estimated Value
$812,569

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$42,569
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.92%
Original Mortgage
$577,500
Outstanding Balance
$574,028
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$238,541

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 27, 2015
Sold by
Costas Jonathon and The Trust #04-2006
Bought by
Simon Philip P and Good Lori K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$236,000
Interest Rate
3.97%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2011
Sold by
Merchant Street Land Development Llc
Bought by
Trust #04-2006

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$270,000
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Sladek Randall William -- None Listed On Document
Sladek Randall William -- None Listed On Document
Simon Philip P $336,000 Meridian Title Corp
Trust #04-2006 $337,500 Meridian Title Corp
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sladek Randall William $577,500
Closed Sladek Randall William $577,500
Previous Owner Simon Philip P $236,000
Previous Owner Trust #04-2006 $270,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/05/2025 02/05/25 Sold $770,000 +5.6% $408 / Sq Ft
01/08/2025 01/08/25 For Sale $729,000 -- $387 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

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 $9,255 $369,700 $0 $0
2024 $6,107 $241,600 $0 $0
2023 $5,867 $228,500 $0 $0
2022 $5,588 $216,800 $0 $0
2021 $8,220 $206,300 $54,600 $151,700
2020 $8,119 $193,500 $0 $0
2019 $8,019 $174,100 $53,600 $120,500
2018 $8,455 $174,100 $0 $0
2017 $8,946 $234,900 $0 $0
2016 $8,779 $183,800 $0 $0
2015 $5,573 $169,000 $0 $0
2014 $3,674 $178,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 25000859

MichRIC

APN: 11-62-4960-0004-00-5

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