NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4280 Ponchartrain Dr New Buffalo, MI 49117

Estimated Value: $1,036,000 - $1,603,971

2 Beds
3 Baths
1,591 Sq Ft
$810/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 29, 2021

Last sale price $1,047,000 $658 Per Sq Ft

Est. 23% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,787/month

78 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Beach
  • Spa
  • New Buffalo Elementary School Rated A
  • Water Access
  • Deck

About This Home

As of March 2021

Charming beach cottage,sweeping lake views in coveted Michiana. 2+ bedroom/3 baths, walk out basement, sleeps 10 comfortably. Oversized decks & hot tub overlooking lake; ideal for sunset views. Unique opportunity to own a corner lot steps from Stop 43 beach without steep bluff/erosion concerns.
Options for this property include:turnkey private vacation retreat; short-term rentals with $100k annual rents; full time home; or remodel/rebuild. Michiana is a quiet golf cart friendly community, minutes from New Buffalo, Harbor Country dining, wineries, breweries, casino and shopping. Easy access to Chicago & short way to South Bend/Notre Dame. Possible expansion or building opportunity as adjacent lakefront parcel,4295 Lake Shore Drive is available, together over 1/2 acre of lake shore.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bobbie Cavic

Coldwell Banker Realty License #6501323942 Listed on: 11/20/2020

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Daren Huber

Coldwell Banker Realty License #6501414945

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,681

Year Built

  • Built in 1977

Lot Details

  • 9,611 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80 x 125
  • Corner Lot: Yes

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,591 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room with Fireplace
  • Water Views
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Crawl Space
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Water Access
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Septic System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Beach

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,681

Year Built

Built in 1977

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Other
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1977
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 80 X 125
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1591.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 8681.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Corner Lot: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Substructure:Daylight: Yes
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Windows:Storms: Yes
  • Additional Items:Hot Tub Spa: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1183.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Hot Tub Spa
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Recreation Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Daylight
  • LivingArea: 1591.0
  • Window Features: Storms, Screens
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Rec Room: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • List Price: 1250000.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Broadband
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Beach Area
  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:Public Access 1 Mile or Less: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:View: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Beach Area: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Lot Size Area: 0.22
  • Lot Dimensions: 80 X 125
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9611.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8681.0
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 2025
Sold by
Locascio John V and Locascio Rita M
Bought by
Rita M Locascio Revocable Trust and Locascio
Current Estimated Value
$1,287,993

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 20, 2020
Closed on
Mar 26, 2021
Sold by
Btc Ponchartrain Llc
Bought by
Locascio John V and Locascio Rita M
Seller's Agent
Bobbie Cavic
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Daren Huber
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,400,000
Sold Price
$1,047,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$353,000
-25.21%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.79%
Original Mortgage
$548,250
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 2010
Sold by
Kasal Brian L and Kasal Tripti S
Bought by
Btc Ponchartrain Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 28, 2000

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 1993

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 9, 1992
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Rita M Locascio Revocable Trust -- None Listed On Document
Locascio John V -- First American Title
Btc Ponchartrain Llc -- None Available
-- $615,000 --
-- $100 --
-- -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Locascio John V $548,250
Previous Owner Btc Ponchartrain Llc $3,480,000
Previous Owner Btc Ponchartrain Llc $3,480,000
Previous Owner Btc Ponchartrain Llc $450,000
Previous Owner Kasal Brian L $577,500
Previous Owner Kasal Brian L $763,000
Previous Owner Kasal Brian L $757,500
Previous Owner Kasal Brian L $760,000
Previous Owner Kasal Brian L $750,000
Previous Owner Kasal Brian L $410,000
Previous Owner Kasal Brian L $413,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/29/2021 03/29/21 Sold $1,047,000 -25.2% $658 / Sq Ft
11/20/2020 11/20/20 For Sale $1,400,000 -- $880 / 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 $9,386 $345,700 $0 $0
2024 $7,724 $322,600 $0 $0
2023 $3,987 $349,600 $0 $0
2022 $7,258 $216,300 $0 $0
2021 $8,584 $204,100 $28,800 $175,300
2020 $8,461 $178,500 $0 $0
2019 $9,201 $390,600 $218,000 $172,600
2018 $14,636 $367,100 $0 $0
2017 $9,111 $350,000 $0 $0
2016 $8,490 $210,700 $0 $0
2015 $8,455 $213,000 $0 $0
2014 $4,511 $186,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20048343

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-41-5050-0109-00-1