NOT LISTED FOR SALE

28 S Townsend St New Buffalo, MI 49117

Estimated Value: $716,000 - $805,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,469 Sq Ft
$305/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 21, 2013

Last sale price $375,000 $152 Per Sq Ft

Est. 101% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,871/month

62 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture
  • New Buffalo Elementary School Rated A
  • Wooded Lot
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of October 2013

Absolutely Charming, Picture Perfect Home Right Out Of A Story Book! Wonderful Vintage 4br, 3 Full Bath Home That Has Been Totally Redone while maintaining the Original Character. Hardwood Floors and High Ceilings Throughout the Entire Main Level. Impressive, Vaulted Kitchen Addition with Sitting Area plus Eating Area. This Open Concept Space is perfect for Entertaining & interacting with the Chef. Envision sipping an ice cold lemonade on the Wrap Around Porch while enjoying the breeze off Lake Michigan. Or Snuggle up in front of the new Gas log Fireplace on chilly evenings. The Main Floor Master Suite offers an updated Bath & Walk-In Ceramic Shower. Lovely Open Stairway with Gingerbread Trim. Most of the siding has been replaced and there's a newer, Maintenance Free Deck offering a Priva te Retreat. Walking distance to Shops & Dining in Quaint New Buffalo. Very Accommodating Year Around home or what everyone desires in a 2nd Home. Minutes to wineries & less than an Hour from Chicago.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tina Thornton

Realty Executives Instant Equity License #6501279992 Listed on: 08/20/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Diane Frale

Coldwell Banker Realty License #6506044742

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,797

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 66x165
  • Shrub
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Unpaved Driveway

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,469 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Desk
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Screened Porch

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Crawl Space

Accessible Home Design

  • Low Threshold Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Deck

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,797

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1940
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Oven, Microwave, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher
  • Accessibility Features: Covered Entrance, Low Threshold Shower
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Ceramic Floor, Garage Door Opener, Hot Tub Spa, Wood Floor, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Formal Dining, Gas Log
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Full
  • LivingArea: 2469.0
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Window Treatments
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Full Baths: 1
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Mud Room Access: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas Log: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Desk Built-In: Yes
  • Fireplace:Formal Dining: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Other
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch, Porch(es), Deck(s)
  • List Price: 385000.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk, Wooded
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Public Water, Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.25
  • Lot Size Area: 0.25
  • Lot Dimensions: 66X165
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10890.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2797.0
  • Tax Year: 2012

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 2020
Sold by
Peccia Otte Christine
Bought by
The Mary Abbott Hess Revocable Trust and The William N Reynolds Revocable Trust
Total Days on Market
62
Current Estimated Value
$753,930

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 20, 2013
Closed on
Oct 21, 2013
Sold by
Kuhn Thomas L and Kuhn Susan E
Bought by
Peccia Ote Christine
Seller's Agent
Tina Thornton
Realty Executives Instant Equity
Buyer's Agent
Diane Frale
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$385,000
Sold Price
$375,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2.6%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.19%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 2004
Sold by
Ashbaugh Anthony and Ashbaugh Juli
Bought by
Kuhn Thomas L and Kuhn Susan E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$240,000
Interest Rate
5.82%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 22, 1988

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 1987

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 1977
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
The Mary Abbott Hess Revocable Trust -- None Available
Mary Abbott Hess Revocable Tru -- Carpenter Patricia
Peccia Ote Christine -- Meridian Title Corp
Kuhn Thomas L -- --
-- -- --
-- -- --
-- $32,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Kuhn Thomas L $203,350
Previous Owner Kuhn Thomas L $221,000
Previous Owner Kuhn Thomas L $240,000
Closed Kuhn Thomas L $10,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/21/2013 10/21/13 Sold $375,000 -2.6% $152 / Sq Ft
10/21/2013 10/21/13 Pending -- -- --
08/20/2013 08/20/13 For Sale $385,000 -- $156 / Sq Ft
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 $7,854 $378,400 $0 $0
2024 $6,008 $307,200 $0 $0
2023 $5,794 $320,000 $0 $0
2022 $5,518 $257,600 $0 $0
2021 $7,319 $259,700 $18,400 $241,300
2020 $3,782 $224,200 $0 $0
2019 $3,751 $154,700 $34,300 $120,400
2018 $3,740 $154,700 $0 $0
2017 $3,776 $160,300 $0 $0
2016 $3,684 $160,000 $0 $0
2015 $3,706 $126,300 $0 $0
2014 $2,800 $122,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 13049566

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-62-0340-0353-00-5