421 E Merchant St New Buffalo, MI 49117
Estimated Value: $355,000 - $431,000
2
Beds
2
Baths
880
Sq Ft
$437/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Water Access
- Recreation Room
- Wood Flooring
- New Buffalo Elementary School Rated A
- Wooded Lot
- Corner Lot: Yes
About This Home
As of September 2019Adorable turnkey cottage on a large corner lot, walking distance to everything in New Buffalo! This sunny 2BR/2BA home lives large, with a spacious open living space with plenty of natural light. Generous dining area is right around the corner for the nicely appointed kitchen. You'll love the stainless appliances, roomy pantry and the view out to the patio with fire pit. Two bedrooms and two full baths make for comfortable living. The full basement offers lots of storage. Detached one-car garage. This is a charming home on a quiet street just a few blocks from downtown New Buffalo. Walk to local shops, restaurants and the beach, and enjoy the Lake Michigan lifestyle in all seasons!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Coldwell Banker Realty License #6502355194 Listed on: 09/14/2019
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,793
Year Built
- Built in 1948
Lot Details
- 8,250 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 66x125
- Shrub
- Corner Lot: Yes
- Wooded Lot
- Garden
- Back Yard Fenced
- Property is zoned R-2 Medium Dens, R-2 Medium Dens
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Unpaved Driveway
Home Design
- Cabin
- Composition Roof
- Wood Siding
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 880 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Replacement Windows
- Window Treatments
- Mud Room
- Living Room
- Dining Area
- Recreation Room
- Partial Basement
- Laundry on main level
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Snack Bar or Counter
Flooring
- Wood
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Main Level Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Outdoor Features
- Water Access
- Patio
- Porch
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Phone Available
- Cable TV Available
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 1, 2022
Sold by
Hoffman Joseph Michael and Hoffman Julie Lynn
Bought by
Joseph M Hoffman And Julie L Williams-Hoffman
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 3, 2021
Sold by
Bateau Properties Llc
Bought by
Hoffman Joseph Michael and Hoffman Julie Lynn
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
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 14, 2019
Closed on
Sep 18, 2019
Sold by
Bottigliero and Michael
Bought by
Bateau Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
Chad Gradowski
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Chad Gradowski
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$232,000
Sold Price
$232,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.20%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 14, 2019
Closed on
Sep 13, 2019
Sold by
Bottigliero Blagica and Boitigliero Michael
Bought by
Bateau Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
Chad Gradowski
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Chad Gradowski
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$232,000
Sold Price
$232,000
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 7, 2016
Closed on
Aug 15, 2016
Sold by
Stille Darlene R
Bought by
Bottigliero Blagica and Bottigliero Michael
Seller's Agent
Cynthia Marquard
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Robin Gantman
@properties Christie's International R.E.
List Price
$198,000
Sold Price
$155,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$43,000
-21.72%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.99%
Original Mortgage
$124,000
Interest Rate
3.41%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 6, 2006
Sold by
Franzmann Curtis W
Bought by
Stille Darlene R
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$42,000
Interest Rate
6.48%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 5, 1996
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 16, 1993
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 1, 1975
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph M Hoffman And Julie L Williams-Hoffman | -- | -- | |
| Hoffman Joseph Michael | -- | -- | |
| Hoffman Joseph Michael | -- | None Available | |
| Bateau Properties Llc | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Bateau Properties Llc | -- | None Available | |
| Bottigliero Blagica | $155,000 | Multiple | |
| Stille Darlene R | -- | None Available | |
| -- | $49,900 | -- | |
| -- | $100 | -- | |
| -- | $15,500 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Hoffman Joseph Michael | $240,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Bottigliero Blagica | $124,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Franzmann Curtis W | $42,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Franzmann Curt | $30,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Franzmann Curt | $23,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Franzmann Curtis W | $68,950 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/14/2019 09/14/19 | For Sale | $232,000 | 0.0% | $264 / Sq Ft |
| 09/13/2019 09/13/19 | Sold | $232,000 | +49.7% | $264 / Sq Ft |
| 05/01/2019 05/01/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/15/2016 08/15/16 | Sold | $155,000 | -21.7% | $176 / Sq Ft |
| 08/15/2016 08/15/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/07/2016 06/07/16 | For Sale | $198,000 | -- | $225 / Sq Ft |
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $5,624 | $166,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $3,711 | $133,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $3,566 | $135,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $3,396 | $111,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $4,189 | $105,100 | $14,500 | $90,600 |
| 2020 | $4,137 | $89,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $2,829 | $74,400 | $27,200 | $47,200 |
| 2018 | $2,787 | $74,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $2,793 | $57,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $1,851 | $59,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $1,846 | $44,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $1,217 | $44,800 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Chad Gradowski
Seller's Agent in 2019
Chad Gradowski
Coldwell Banker Realty
(219) 241-9083
375 Total Sales
-
C
Seller's Agent in 2016
Cynthia Marquard
Coldwell Banker Realty
-
R
Buyer's Agent in 2016
Robin Gantman
@ Properties
-
Debbie Jacobson
Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2016
Debbie Jacobson
@ Properties
(305) 790-9876
50 Total Sales
Map
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 19015731
APN: 11-62-1150-0032-03-9
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