$320,000
SOLD AUG 31, 2020

303 E Merchant St New Buffalo, MI 49117

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,890 Sq Ft
0.31 Acres

Recently Sold

$169 Per Sq Ft

10% Below List Price

63 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Deck
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • New Buffalo Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Window Unit Cooling System

About This Home

As of August 2020

Brand new 200 amp electric. This furnished summer rental has 2 bedrooms and a full bath on the main level. 3 way gas fireplace between living room/ dining room. Main floor has all updated windows. Clean hot water heat. Window air conditioners stay. Fabulous finished basement/guest quarters has open living/dining, laundry, a full bath and large kitchenette. Open main floor kitchen has dining area, bar stools at the counter, spiral stairway up to open kids play/ sleeping loft. 160 sq ft enclosed front porch with beadboard woodwork., 400+ sq ft back deck and a very social 17x14 stone fire pit/patio area. 105 x 128 lot has parking for up to 6 cars. On the Lake side of Buffalo/US 12. Close to grocery, library, Whittaker St shops and Lake Michigan. All contents included

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Betty Ramsey

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #6501235402 Listed on: 06/29/2020

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Last Buyer's Agent

Angella German

Coldwell Banker Realty License #6506040705

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,281

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 0.31 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 105 x 128
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned sf, sf

Parking

  • Unpaved Driveway

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Snack Bar or Counter

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • 1 Bedroom in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Window Unit Heating System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,281

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1940
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 105 x 128
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1890.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2281.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: sf
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • 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
  • Driveway:Unpaved: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Heat Type:Hot Water: Yes
  • Heat Type:Radiant: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Window Unit(s): Yes
  • Heat Type:Baseboard: Yes
  • Additional Items:Guest Quarters: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1040.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style Bungalow: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Guest Quarters
  • Fireplace Features: Formal Dining, Gas Log, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1890.0
  • Window Features: Replacement, Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Bedrooms: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Full Baths: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 850.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1040.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Breakfast Nook: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas Log: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes
  • Fireplace:Formal Dining: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 850.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • List Price: 332500.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Radiant
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.31
  • Lot Size Area: 0.31
  • Lot Dimensions: 105 x 128
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13440.0
  • Zoning Description: sf
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2281.0
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 7, 2000
Current Estimated Value
$388,000

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 28, 1998

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 1984

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 1975
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $100 --
Deed $52,000 --
Deed -- --
Deed $16,200 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/31/2020 08/31/20 Sold $320,000 -10.5% $169 / Sq Ft
08/31/2020 08/31/20 Pending -- -- --
06/29/2020 06/29/20 For Sale $357,500 -- $189 / 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
2021 $2,297 $0 $0 $0
2020 $2,297 $92,500 $0 $0
2019 $2,251 $111,900 $75,300 $36,600
2018 $2,235 $111,900 $0 $0
2017 $2,240 $113,600 $0 $0
2016 $2,198 $117,900 $0 $0
2015 $2,192 $86,600 $0 $0
2014 $1,445 $88,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Betty Ramsey

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Betty Ramsey

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

    (269) 612-0577

    44 Total Sales

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  • Angella German

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Angella German

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (269) 266-2262

    85 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 19045522

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-62-1150-0022-00-9

Michigan Berrien County New Buffalo 49117

303 E Merchant St, New Buffalo, MI

This home is located at 303 E Merchant St, New Buffalo, MI 49117 and is currently priced at $320,000, approximately $169 per square foot. This property was built in 1940. 303 E Merchant St is a home located in Berrien County with nearby schools including New Buffalo Elementary School, New Buffalo Middle School, and New Buffalo Senior High School.

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