$470,000
SOLD AUG 5, 2026

49209 Howard Ave New Buffalo, MI 49117

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,892 Sq Ft
0.45 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 5, 2026

$248 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wooded Lot
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • New Buffalo Elementary School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of August 2026

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!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Larkin

Keller Williams Realty SWM License #6501280276 Listed on: 08/04/2026

Keller Williams Realty SWM

Last Buyer's Agent

Tammy Grayson

Keller Williams Realty SWM License #6501425229

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
  • General Property Info: Association YN: No
  • Driveway:Driveway: Asphalt
  • Landscape:Landscape: Shrubs/Hedges
  • Mineral Rights:Mineral Rights: No
  • Sewer:Sewer: Unknown
  • Water Heater:Water Heater: Natural Gas
  • Fireplace:Fireplace: Family Room
  • SourceMLSURL: https://sourcemls.org/api/v1/eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJTb3VyY2VTeXN0ZW1JRCI6IlQwMDAwMDAwNiIsIkxpc3RpbmdJRCI6IjI2MDE2Mjg3IiwiU3RhbmRhcmRTdGF0dXMiOiJDbG9zZWQiLCJNb2RpZmljYXRpb25UaW1lc3RhbXAiOiIyMDI2LTA4LTA1VDE5OjU4OjM5LjAwMFoiLCJMaWNlbnNlZUlEIjoib2F1dGgyXzE0NjI5IiwiTGljZW5zZWVOYW1lIjoiSG9tZXMgUHJvIn0.QYuYRbwPmQ90ku3CQckAgNX4eRKW9OAYMPJ2axm17As/badge
  • Special Features: None
  • 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
  • Windows:Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
  • Kitchen Features:Kitchen Features: Eating Area

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Concrete
  • List Price: 499999.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Roofing:Roofing: Asphalt

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
  • Heat Source:Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Heat Type:Heat Type: Forced Air
  • Utilities Attached:Utilities Attached: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected

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

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 2022
Sold by
Walles Ciline T
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 1988
Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/05/2026 08/05/26 Sold $470,000 -6.0% $248 / Sq Ft
08/04/2026 08/04/26 For Sale $499,999 0.0% $264 / Sq Ft
08/03/2026 08/03/26 Off Market $499,999 -- --
07/16/2026 07/16/26 Pending -- -- --
07/10/2026 07/10/26 Price Changed $499,999 -7.4% $264 / Sq Ft
04/17/2026 04/17/26 For Sale $539,900 -- $285 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

Tax History

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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
2026 $2,259 $143,500 $0 $0
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

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 26016287

MichRIC

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

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