$1,325,000
SOLD OCT 25, 2024

49201 Howard Ave New Buffalo, MI 49117

4 Beds
4 Baths
3,342 Sq Ft
0.49 Acres

Recently Sold

$396 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach
  • Golf Course Community
  • In Ground Pool
  • New Buffalo Elementary School Rated A
  • Water Access
  • Clubhouse

About This Home

As of October 2024

Absolutely charming lake home located in the Village of Grand Beach offers impressive privacy, swimming pool with adorable pool house, grassy back yard, beautifully landscaped grounds all centrally located near beaches, golf course, playground and tennis. Completed in 2003, there is over 3,500 square feet of living space that makes a perfect fit for today's lifestyle. With views of the pool and backyard, the kitchen opens to the great room with a peaceful screen porch nearby. There is a smartly located full bath close to the pool, guest bedroom and a primary bedroom suite on the main level. Upstairs there is a charming sitting room, two more bedrooms and a full bath with a huge 25x17 bonus bunk room. Gather the whole crew for fun and games in the lower-level family room where there is a full bath, laundry and one car garage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rob Gow

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #6501365132 Listed on: 09/08/2024

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Last Buyer's Agent

Unrepresented Buyer

Non-Member

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,703

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 0.49 Acre Lot
  • Shrub
  • Wooded Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,342 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Screened Porch
  • Walk-Out Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Snack Bar or Counter

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Water Access
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Septic System
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Property is near a ravine

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Beach
  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,703

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 2003
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: Irregular
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 3342.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 13703.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Lot Description:Wooded: 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
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Ravine: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Substructure:Walk Out: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Lot Description:Golf Community: Yes
  • Roofing:Asphalt2: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 2546.0
  • Additional Items:Vaulted Ceilings: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Walking Trails: Yes
  • Laundry Features Sink: Yes
  • Laundry Features Lower Level: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Carpet Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Flooring:Tile Floor: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Kitchen Island
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 3342.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 3.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Mud Room Access: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes
  • Appliances:Cook Top: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Other
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 1425000.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Ravine, Golf Community
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Water Body Name: Lake Michigan
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Pool:In Ground: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Lower Level, Sink
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Beach Area, Clubhouse, Playground, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Public Access 1 Mile or Less: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Playground: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Club House: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Beach Area: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Tennis Court(s)2: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.49
  • Lot Size Area: 0.49
  • Lot Dimensions: Irregular
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 21519.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 13703.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 8, 2024
Closed on
Oct 17, 2024
Sold by
Kratzer Raymond and Kratzer Nancy M
Bought by
Nelligan Ryan J and Nelligan Barbara J
Seller's Agent
Rob Gow
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Unrepresented Buyer
Non-Member
List Price
$1,425,000
Sold Price
$1,325,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$100,000
-7.02%
Views
21
Current Estimated Value
$1,345,525

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$20,525
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.77%
Original Mortgage
$525,000
Outstanding Balance
$521,424
Interest Rate
6.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$785,039

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 1993

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 1991
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,325,000 None Listed On Document
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $525,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $600,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/25/2024 10/25/24 Sold $1,325,000 -7.0% $396 / Sq Ft
09/17/2024 09/17/24 Pending -- -- --
09/08/2024 09/08/24 For Sale $1,425,000 -- $426 / 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 $12,466 $441,200 $0 $0
2024 $9,881 $605,300 $0 $0
2023 $9,434 $565,800 $0 $0
2022 $9,012 $368,800 $0 $0
2021 $12,660 $307,000 $57,600 $249,400
2020 $12,401 $310,700 $0 $0
2019 $12,254 $379,600 $76,000 $303,600
2018 $20,921 $366,000 $0 $0
2017 $12,132 $335,500 $0 $0
2016 $11,516 $338,900 $0 $0
2015 $11,481 $342,300 $0 $0
2014 $6,448 $314,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 24047313

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-39-5250-0118-01-3