28 S Smith St New Buffalo, MI 49117
Estimated Value: $414,000 - $492,000
2
Beds
1
Bath
990
Sq Ft
$450/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Beach
- Water Access
- Deck
- New Buffalo Elementary School Rated A
- Maid or Guest Quarters
- 2-minute walk to New Buffalo Beach
About This Home
As of August 2022Beautifully updated, one-of-a-kind New Buffalo cottage with huge yard and brand new guest quarters just blocks from the beach and downtown! You'll fall in love with the open, sunny living space. The generous eat-in kitchen offers stainless appliances, granite counters and a dining nook, and opens to the back deck and a large back yard bordered by mature shrubs and trees so it feels like an oasis. Two bedrooms and a large bath with walk-in shower in main house. Guest cottage is a delightfully converted garage with a kitchenette, full bath with walk-in shower, its own HVAC and plenty living/sleeping space! Tucked on a quiet street close to downtown, this is the perfect balance of being close to town yet having your own private escape from it all! Your New Buffalo dream home is here!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Coldwell Banker Realty License #6502355194 Listed on: 06/14/2022
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,211
Year Built
- Built in 1921
Lot Details
- 8,969 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 65 x 132
- Shrub
- Level Lot
- Garden
Parking
- Detached Garage
Home Design
- Bungalow
- Composition Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 990 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Insulated Windows
- Window Treatments
- Window Screens
- Mud Room
- Living Room
- Laminate Flooring
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Oven
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Main Level Bedrooms
- Maid or Guest Quarters
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Water Access
- Deck
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
Overview
- Property has a Home Owners Association
Recreation
- Beach
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 14, 2022
Closed on
Aug 29, 2022
Sold by
Patrick Smith Shane
Bought by
Miller Tracy R and Miller Stephen H
Seller's Agent
Chad Gradowski
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Tamara Walsh
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$449,000
Sold Price
$409,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-8.91%
Total Days on Market
23
Views
4
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$36,384
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.09%
Original Mortgage
$255,000
Outstanding Balance
$245,150
Interest Rate
5.54%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$200,234
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 25, 2019
Closed on
Sep 23, 2019
Sold by
Kampenga Marvin R and Kampenga Chylene L
Bought by
Smith Shane Patrick and Hedglen-Smith Jenna
Seller's Agent
Pat Tym
@properties Christie's International R.E.
Buyer's Agent
Chad Gradowski
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$325,000
Sold Price
$323,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,000
-0.62%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.42%
Original Mortgage
$290,700
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 25, 2019
Closed on
Sep 18, 2019
Sold by
Kampenga Marvin R and Kampenga Chylene L
Bought by
Smith Shane Patrick and Hedglen Smith Jenna
Seller's Agent
Pat Tym
@properties Christie's International R.E.
Buyer's Agent
Chad Gradowski
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$325,000
Sold Price
$323,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,000
-0.62%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$290,700
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 29, 1993
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 27, 1985
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 6, 1979
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller Tracy R | -- | -- | |
| Smith Shane Patrick | -- | Chicago Title | |
| Smith Shane Patrick | -- | None Available | |
| -- | $30,000 | -- | |
| -- | $29,500 | -- | |
| -- | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Miller Tracy R | $255,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Smith Shane Patrick | $292,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Smith Shane Patrick | $290,700 | |
| Previous Owner | Smith Shane Patrick | $290,700 | |
| Previous Owner | Kampenga Chylene L | $100,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/18/2022 08/18/22 | Sold | $409,000 | -2.4% | $413 / Sq Ft |
| 07/01/2022 07/01/22 | Price Changed | $419,000 | -6.7% | $423 / Sq Ft |
| 06/14/2022 06/14/22 | For Sale | $449,000 | +39.0% | $454 / Sq Ft |
| 09/18/2019 09/18/19 | Sold | $323,000 | -0.6% | $326 / Sq Ft |
| 07/30/2019 07/30/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/25/2019 07/25/19 | For Sale | $325,000 | -- | $328 / Sq Ft |
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $3,420 | $160,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $2,616 | $162,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $2,523 | $117,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $2,183 | $78,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $3,211 | $79,200 | $24,800 | $54,400 |
| 2020 | $3,171 | $68,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $1,209 | $55,100 | $23,900 | $31,200 |
| 2018 | $1,205 | $55,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $1,217 | $56,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $1,187 | $55,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $1,194 | $45,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $902 | $46,000 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Chad Gradowski
Seller's Agent in 2022
Chad Gradowski
Coldwell Banker Realty
(219) 241-9083
375 Total Sales
-
Tamara Walsh
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Tamara Walsh
Coldwell Banker Realty
(773) 220-9062
39 Total Sales
-
M
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Mara Walsh
Peoples Property LLC
-
Pat Tym
Seller's Agent in 2019
Pat Tym
@ Properties
(219) 210-0324
31 Total Sales
Map
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 22023662
APN: 11-62-0340-0293-00-2
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