NOT LISTED FOR SALE

420 E Merchant St New Buffalo, MI 49117

Estimated Value: $294,932 - $621,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
939 Sq Ft
$130/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold November 19, 2015

Last sale price $99,500 $106 Per Sq Ft

Est. 389% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,060/month

120 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • New Buffalo Elementary School Rated A
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of November 2015

Great location close to downtown New Buffalo, Incredible Lake Michigan, Galien River Preserve, New Buffalo Marina and Amtrak. Efficient 2 Bedroom, 1.5 bath with large detached garage, perfect for storing all your beach toys! Townhouse has both front & back decks. All this in a park like setting. Hour and a half to downtown Chicago and 45 minutes to Notre Dame.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marsella Ritter

Keller Williams Realty SWM License #6502344139 Listed on: 07/22/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Marsella Ritter

Keller Williams Realty SWM License #6502344139 Listed on: 07/22/2015

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1987

HOA Fees

  • $130 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 939 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Insulated Windows
  • Living Room
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Window Unit Heating System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Shrub

Community Details

  • Association fees include snow removal, lawn/yard care
  • Merchant Streeet Condinmium Condos

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1987

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$130 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1987
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Garage Type Detached: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • LivingArea: 939.0
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • List Price: 120000.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Cable Connected, Public Water, Public Sewer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 130.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Association/Amenities

  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 130.0
  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Snow Removal, Lawn/Yard Care

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Area: 1.0
  • Lot Dimensions: Condo
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2727.0
  • Tax Year: 2014

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 6, 2025
Sold by
Friend Loretta Richey and Richey Loretta
Bought by
Loretta Richey Friend Revocable Trust and Friend
Total Days on Market
120
Current Estimated Value
$486,483

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2022
Sold by
Frankfort Square Associates
Bought by
Friend Max and Friend Steven J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 2001
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Loretta Richey Friend Revocable Trust -- None Listed On Document
Friend Max -- Passaro Kahne Taylor Defrances
-- $89,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Assocites Frankfort Sqaure $25,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/19/2015 11/19/15 Sold $99,500 -31.4% $106 / Sq Ft
11/19/2015 11/19/15 Pending -- -- --
07/22/2015 07/22/15 For Sale $145,000 -- $154 / 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 $2,384 $111,700 $0 $0
2024 $1,823 $86,200 $0 $0
2023 $1,876 $87,600 $0 $0
2022 $1,360 $74,600 $0 $0
2021 $2,850 $79,000 $18,200 $60,800
2020 $2,815 $67,200 $0 $0
2019 $2,781 $70,200 $34,100 $36,100
2018 $2,801 $70,200 $0 $0
2017 $2,807 $99,500 $0 $0
2016 $2,755 $100,500 $0 $0
2015 $2,748 $77,700 $0 $0
2014 $1,811 $76,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Marsella Ritter

    Keller Williams Realty SWM

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 15039225

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-62-4940-0004-00-1

Michigan Berrien County New Buffalo 49117

420 E Merchant St, New Buffalo, MI

This home is located at 420 E Merchant St, New Buffalo, MI 49117 since 22 July 2015 and is currently estimated at $486,483, approximately $518 per square foot. This property was built in 1987. 420 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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