$539,900
OPEN SAT 10AM - 1PM

49209 Howard Ave New Buffalo, MI 49117

Estimated payment $3,163/month

Total Views 7,798
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,892 Sq Ft
$285 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • No HOA
  • New Buffalo Elementary School Rated A
  • Wooded Lot
  • 1 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

GRAND BEACH CALLING This is your rare opportunity to own a charming cottage in the highly sought-after Old Section of Grand Beach. Lovingly held by the same family for over 70 years, this home is filled with generations of memories--and now it's ready for its next chapter. An Estate Sale is a very rare occurrence in Grand Beach! Tucked away on a secluded cul-de-sac, this recently updated home is an inviting retreat that offers both privacy and a true sense of community. The home features three bedrooms, plus a spacious second-floor bunkroom with its own bathroom--perfect for hosting family and friends. Step outside and enjoy the peaceful surroundings right from your front door. Whether you're sipping your morning coffee or winding down after a day at the beach, the setting is pure relaxation.
Location is everything--and this home delivers. You're just minutes from New Buffalo, with easy access to: • Beaches & Harbor • Restaurants & Shops • Casinos and Year-Round Entertainment Grand Beach offers a lifestyle unlike any other--think golf cart living, friendly neighbors, and optional Membership to the Grand Beach Social Club, featuring: " Men's & Ladies Golf Leagues " Children's Golf, Tennis and Recreation Programs " Seasonal Parties & Events " Community gatherings all summer long " Golf Carts and Snowmobiling
Discover why Grand Beach is considered the gem of Harbor Country. Estate opportunities like this are rare--and this one is priced to move. Come see it for yourself...this is your blank canvas...make it yours!

Listing Agent

John Larkin

Keller Williams Realty SWM License #6501280276 Listed on: 05/11/2026

Keller Williams Realty SWM

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,824

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 19,520 Sq Ft Lot
  • Shrub
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,892 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,824

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0.45 Acres

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1950
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Special Features: OpenHouse
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Microwave, Dishwasher, Freezer, Dryer, Washer, Range
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Slab
  • LivingArea: 1892.0
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Concrete
  • List Price: 539900.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Detached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4481
  • Lot Size Area: 0.45
  • Lot Dimensions: Irregular
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 19520.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2824.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

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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 $2,194 $138,700 $0 $0
2024 $2,316 $285,800 $0 $0
2023 $2,214 $270,200 $0 $0
2022 $2,117 $142,500 $0 $0
2021 $2,500 $110,500 $52,300 $58,200
2020 $2,437 $111,800 $0 $0
2019 $3,257 $148,100 $76,000 $72,100
2018 $6,990 $154,100 $0 $0
2017 $4,054 $145,800 $0 $0
2016 $3,848 $147,000 $0 $0
2015 $3,836 $148,100 $0 $0
2014 $2,154 $140,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/17/2026 04/17/26 For Sale $539,900 -- $285 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

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John Larkin

Keller Williams Realty SWM

(269) 415-7371

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Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 26016287

MichRIC

APN: 11-39-5250-0115-00-6

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