NOT LISTED FOR SALE

301 W Mechanic St New Buffalo, MI 49117

Estimated Value: $723,000 - $1,072,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,900 Sq Ft
$459/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 24, 2012

Last sale price $285,000 $150 Per Sq Ft

Est. 206% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,704/month

435 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Wood Flooring
  • New Buffalo Elementary School Rated A
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3-minute walk to New Buffalo Beach

About This Home

As of May 2012

WINNING COMBINATION! Charming & Convenient! Main house has pine and poplar floors with a huge master suite and family room additon. Add your own private courtyard with a 1 bedroom guest house with sitting room, screen porch, completely fenced yard for kids and pets, 1 car garage AND walking distance to all that New Buffalo offers and you get a WINNING COMBINATION! When not using for yourself, consider renting as it would make a great rental property.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Debbie Jacobson

@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6501301291 Listed on: 03/16/2011

@properties Christie's International R.E.

Last Buyer's Agent

Caren Cole

Coldwell Banker Advantage License #6501340522

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1800

Lot Details

  • 0.3 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 99 x 132
  • Fenced Yard
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Sprinkler System
  • Garden

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,900 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Garden Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heat Pump System
  • Phone Available

Additional Features

  • Shed
  • Guest House

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1800

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1800
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Disposal, Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans, Guest Quarters, Wood Floor, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Living, Family
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Partial
  • LivingArea: 1900.0
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Garden Window(s), Window Treatments
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Breakfast Nook: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Family: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Garden Window: Yes
  • Appliances:Freezer: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Back, Scrn Porch
  • List Price: 299000.0
  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Guest House
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Features:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage:Garage2: Yes
  • Garage Type:_one_: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Public Water Available, Public Sewer Available, Natural Gas Available, Electric Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3
  • Lot Size Area: 0.3
  • Lot Dimensions: 99 X 132
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13068.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7579.0
  • Tax Year: 2011

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 16, 2011
Closed on
May 21, 2012
Sold by
Jarvis Sandra K and Sandra K Jarvis Trust
Bought by
Sims John Randall and Sims Kara Cline
Seller's Agent
Debbie Jacobson
@properties Christie's International R.E.
Buyer's Agent
Caren Cole
Coldwell Banker Advantage
List Price
$396,750
Sold Price
$285,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$111,750
-28.17%
Total Days on Market
435
Current Estimated Value
$872,736

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$587,736
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.95%
Original Mortgage
$228,000
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 2007
Sold by
Jarvis Sandra K
Bought by
Jarvis Sandra K and Schmidt Joseph O

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 2006
Sold by
Maggard Oliver and Maggard Linda E
Bought by
Jarvis Sandra K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 1995

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 1994

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 1989

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 4, 1987
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Sims John Randall -- Multiple
Jarvis Sandra K -- None Available
Jarvis Sandra K -- None Available
-- $131,000 --
-- -- --
-- -- --
-- -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sims John Randall $228,000
Closed Sims John Randall $228,000
Previous Owner Maggard Oliver $22,065
Previous Owner Maggard Oliver $22,525
Previous Owner Maggard Oliver $14,000
Previous Owner Maggard Oliver $283,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/24/2012 05/24/12 Sold $285,000 -28.2% $150 / Sq Ft
05/24/2012 05/24/12 Pending -- -- --
03/16/2011 03/16/11 For Sale $396,750 -- $209 / 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 $9,892 $472,600 $0 $0
2024 $6,527 $388,000 $0 $0
2023 $6,271 $371,900 $0 $0
2022 $5,973 $236,600 $0 $0
2021 $8,785 $256,300 $52,100 $204,200
2020 $8,677 $230,800 $0 $0
2019 $8,571 $179,100 $27,500 $151,600
2018 $8,525 $179,100 $0 $0
2017 $8,699 $209,500 $0 $0
2016 $8,537 $206,000 $0 $0
2015 $8,514 $186,100 $0 $0
2014 $5,613 $175,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 11004600

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-62-0340-0097-01-7