$155,000
SOLD AUG 15, 2016

421 E Merchant St New Buffalo, MI 49117

2 Beds
2 Baths
880 Sq Ft
8,250 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$176 Per Sq Ft

22% Below List Price

69 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Access
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • New Buffalo Elementary School Rated A
  • Wooded Lot
  • Corner Lot: Yes

About This Home

As of September 2019

Charming cottage in a pretty section of New Buffalo. Walk to beach and downtown. Union Pier charm/New buffalo convenience. Owner is eager to move on. the home has ben completely gutted and rehabbed. Stainless steel appliances and hardwood floors throughout. the home has a great rental history. Near the merchant Street cottages, this cottage is priced for an immediate sale. Seller is related to the listing agent..Great Amenities in quiet neighborhood close to shops, restaurants
and BEACH..

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cynthia Marquard

Coldwell Banker Realty License #6501317487 Listed on: 06/07/2016

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Robin Gantman

@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6501304079

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,572

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 8,250 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 66 x 125.
  • 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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,572

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cabin
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1948
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 66 x 125.
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 880.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1572.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: R-2 Medium Dens
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Substructure:Partial: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Corner Lot: Yes
  • Driveway:Unpaved: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Landscape:Garden Area: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 880.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style Cabin: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Partial
  • LivingArea: 880.0
  • Window Features: Replacement, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 15.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Mud Room Access: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 170000.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Wooded
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Lake Michigan
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: 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
  • Utilities: Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Association/Amenities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Size Area: 0.19
  • Lot Dimensions: 66 x 125.
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8250.0
  • Zoning Description: R-2 Medium Dens
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1572.0
  • Tax Year: 2013

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
$424,797

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
9.63%

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
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $155,000 Multiple
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Deed $49,900 --
Deed $100 --
Deed $15,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $240,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $124,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $42,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $30,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $23,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $68,950 Unknown
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

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 $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

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 13054567

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-62-1150-0032-03-9