NOT LISTED FOR SALE

316 W Merchant St New Buffalo, MI 49117

Estimated Value: $794,000 - $969,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,268 Sq Ft
$380/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 28, 2021

Last sale price $675,000 $298 Per Sq Ft

Est. 28% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,503/month

Highlights

  • Water Access
  • In Ground Pool
  • Wooded Lot
  • New Buffalo Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • 2-minute walk to New Buffalo Beach

About This Home

As of May 2021

PRIVATE POOL HOUSE- Nestled on a ravine overlooking a charming creek in the heart of New Buffalo. This 4 bedroom, 3 bath home features a huge eat in kitchen that looks out to the pool, hot tub, 2 living rooms, 2 story garage and beautiful grounds. Only a few blocks to downtown and the BEACH but it feels like it's in the country. This property has been a VERY successful VACATION RENTAL and is being sold completely furnished, totally turn-key, ready to use and rent. Buy now and capture all the rental income on the books for the 2021 summer season. This amazing property has a rental registration in place. $669,000

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tom Hemingway

RE/MAX Harbor Country License #6501314597 Listed on: 04/08/2021

RE/MAX Harbor Country

Last Buyer's Agent

Dan Brake

@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6​5​0​1​3​7​6​2​6​0

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,771

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 0.31 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Water Access
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Property is near a ravine

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,771

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: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2268.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Full Baths: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 500.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 800.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Family: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 500.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 669000.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Ravine
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Lake Michigan
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Pool:In Ground: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:Public Access 1 Mile or Less: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.31
  • Lot Size Area: 0.31
  • Lot Dimensions: irregular
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13464.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6771.0
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 8, 2021
Closed on
May 28, 2021
Sold by
Quigley Jessica and Quigley Michael
Bought by
Bbq Rental Lllc
Seller's Agent
Tom Hemingway
RE/MAX Harbor Country
Buyer's Agent
Dan Brake
@properties Christie's International R.E.
List Price
$669,000
Sold Price
$675,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,000
0.9%
Total Days on Market
0
Current Estimated Value
$861,295

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$186,295
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.22%
Original Mortgage
$472,500
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 8, 2021
Closed on
May 25, 2021
Sold by
Roberts Mary C and White Alison M
Bought by
Quigley Jessica and Quigley Michael
Seller's Agent
Tom Hemingway
RE/MAX Harbor Country
Buyer's Agent
Dan Brake
@properties Christie's International R.E.
List Price
$669,000
Sold Price
$675,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,000
0.9%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$472,500
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 16, 2018
Closed on
Jun 22, 2018
Sold by
Higgins Bernard J
Bought by
Roberts Mary C and White Alison M
Seller's Agent
Tom Hemingway
RE/MAX Harbor Country
Buyer's Agent
Tom Hemingway
RE/MAX Harbor Country
List Price
$449,000
Sold Price
$460,500
Premium/Discount to List
$11,500
2.56%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.64%
Original Mortgage
$364,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 16, 2018
Closed on
Jun 1, 2018
Sold by
Higgins Bernard J
Bought by
Roberts Mary C and White Alison M
Seller's Agent
Tom Hemingway
RE/MAX Harbor Country
Buyer's Agent
Tom Hemingway
RE/MAX Harbor Country
List Price
$449,000
Sold Price
$460,500
Premium/Discount to List
$11,500
2.56%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$364,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 3, 2017
Sold by
Mcgee Raymond Paul
Bought by
Lopez Julian Aquino

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$364,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 2012
Sold by
Bjh Property Llc
Bought by
Higgins Bernard J

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 10, 2006
Sold by
Higgins Bernard J
Bought by
Bjh Properties Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$130,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 2, 2006
Sold by
Bjh Property Llc
Bought by
Higgins Bernard J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$130,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 2005
Sold by
Higgins Bernard J
Bought by
Bjh Properties Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 2004
Sold by
Bjh Property Llc
Bought by
Higgins Bernard J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 27, 2004
Sold by
Bernal Peter F and Peter F Bernal Living Trust
Bought by
Bjh Property Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$243,000
Interest Rate
5.91%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 20, 2002
Sold by
Bernal Peter F and Bernal Lora B
Bought by
Bernal Peter F and Bernal Lora B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 8, 1997

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 6, 1986

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 1979
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
Bbq Rental Lllc -- None Available
Quigley Jessica -- Accommodation
Quigley Jessica -- None Listed On Document
Quigley Jessica -- None Listed On Document
Roberts Mary C -- None Listed On Document
Roberts Mary C $455,000 First American Title
Lopez Julian Aquino $3,000 None Available
Higgins Bernard J -- None Available
Bjh Properties Llc -- None Available
Higgins Bernard J -- None Available
Bjh Properties Llc -- --
Higgins Bernard J -- --
Bjh Property Llc -- --
Bernal Peter F -- --
-- -- --
-- $190,000 --
-- -- --
-- $10,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Quigley Jessica $472,500
Previous Owner Roberts Mary C $352,300
Previous Owner Roberts Mary C $364,000
Previous Owner Lopez Julian Aquino $364,000
Previous Owner Higgins Bernard J $167,000
Previous Owner Higgins Bernard J $130,000
Previous Owner Higgins Bernard J $102,400
Previous Owner Bjh Property Llc $243,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/28/2021 05/28/21 Sold $675,000 +0.9% $298 / Sq Ft
04/08/2021 04/08/21 For Sale $669,000 +45.3% $295 / Sq Ft
06/01/2018 06/01/18 Sold $460,500 +2.6% $203 / Sq Ft
04/23/2018 04/23/18 Pending -- -- --
04/16/2018 04/16/18 For Sale $449,000 -- $198 / 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 $11,198 $404,100 $0 $0
2024 $7,389 $332,100 $0 $0
2023 $7,099 $318,500 $0 $0
2022 $6,761 $221,600 $0 $0
2021 $6,855 $193,600 $53,700 $139,900
2020 $6,771 $169,500 $0 $0
2019 $6,688 $132,400 $28,300 $104,100
2018 $6,374 $132,400 $0 $0
2017 $6,640 $162,000 $0 $0
2016 $6,516 $159,600 $0 $0
2015 $6,498 $143,800 $0 $0
2014 $4,284 $136,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 21011392

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-62-0340-0104-00-5