NOT LISTED FOR SALE

500 W Mechanic St New Buffalo, MI 49117

Estimated Value: $1,027,000 - $1,214,000

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,178 Sq Ft
$275/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 22, 2015

Last sale price $535,000 $128 Per Sq Ft

Est. 115% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,872/month

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • New Buffalo Elementary School Rated A
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Sun or Florida Room

About This Home

As of May 2015

Harbor views complete this 2649 sf custom residence with partial lake views from 3rd-floor cupola. 2-story living room is open to kitchen and dining room. Extra room on main level used as Music Room. Living room with wet bar, frig and ice maker. Cook's kitchen with SS appliances, pantry, Oak floors, granite countertops. Custom millwork, vaulted ceilings, daylight basement w/9 ft. ceilings, zoned HVAC. Truly an entertainer's dream house. Two master suites - one on 1st and one on 2nd level. All totaled, 4 en-suite bedrooms including basement. This house is meticulously maintained and has whole house gas generator as well. Sit on the rear 3-season porch with views of the harbor and enjoy every season within walking distance to all New Buffalo attractions. This property is turnkey.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Migs Murray

Keller Williams Realty SWM Listed on: 04/27/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Migs Murray

Keller Williams Realty SWM Listed on: 04/27/2015

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,441

Year Built

  • Built in 2007

Lot Details

  • 9,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 90 x 100
  • Decorative Fence
  • Shrub
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Property is zoned R-1 Single Fami, R-1 Single Fami

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • HardiePlank Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Low Emissivity Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Bay Window
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Recreation Room with Fireplace
  • Sun or Florida Room

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Snack Bar or Counter
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • 1 Bedroom in Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Air Purifier

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Humidifier
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Power Generator
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Satellite Dish
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,441

Year Built

Built in 2007

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2007
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Contemporary: Yes
  • Other Equipment:Air Purifier: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Humidifier, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Broadband, Garage Door Opener, Wet Bar, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room, Recreation Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Basement: Daylight, Full
  • LivingArea: 4178.0
  • Other Equipment: Air Purifier, Satellite Dish
  • Window Features: Low-Emissivity Windows, Screens, Insulated Windows, Bay/Bow, Window Treatments
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Bedrooms: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Full Baths: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 1529.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1529.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas Log: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes
  • Fireplace:Rec Room: Yes
  • Appliances:Freezer: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1529.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: HardiPlank Type
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • List Price: 595000.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Patio and Porch Features: 3 Season Room, Deck, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Generator
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Storm Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Association/Amenities

  • Association Info:Assoc Buy in Fee: 0

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Size Area: 0.21
  • Lot Dimensions: 90 X 100
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9000.0
  • Zoning Description: R-1 Single Fami
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5441.0
  • Tax Year: 2014

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 4, 2024
Sold by
Curtin David J
Bought by
David J Curtin Trust and Curtin
Current Estimated Value
$1,149,570

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2024
Sold by
Michelle L Bien-Curtin Trust and Bien-Curtin Michelle L
Bought by
Curtin David J

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 27, 2015
Closed on
May 22, 2015
Sold by
Dickison Philip D and Dickison Linda K H
Bought by
Curtin David J and David J Curtin Trust
Seller's Agent
Migs Murray
Keller Williams Realty SWM
Buyer's Agent
Migs Murray
Keller Williams Realty SWM
List Price
$595,000
Sold Price
$535,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$60,000
-10.08%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.92%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 10, 2010
Sold by
Ghezzi Julie and Ghezzi David
Bought by
Dickison Philip D and Dickison Linda K H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$370,500
Interest Rate
4.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 2009
Sold by
Ghezzi Julie
Bought by
Ghezzi Julie and Ghezzi Paige V

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 6, 2009
Sold by
Gierczyk Ghezzi Cottages Llc
Bought by
Harbor Country Cottages Iii Llc
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
David J Curtin Trust -- None Listed On Document
Curtin David J -- None Listed On Document
Curtin David J -- Chicago Title Ins Co
Dickison Philip D -- Mtc
Ghezzi Julie -- None Available
Harbor Country Cottages Iii Llc -- Meridian Title Corp
Ghezzi Julie -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner David J Curtin Trust $375,000
Previous Owner Curtin David J $375,000
Previous Owner Curtin David J $417,000
Previous Owner Dickison Philip D $370,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/22/2015 05/22/15 Sold $535,000 -10.1% $128 / Sq Ft
04/27/2015 04/27/15 For Sale $595,000 -- $142 / Sq Ft
04/10/2015 04/10/15 Pending -- -- --
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 $9,267 $498,300 $0 $0
2024 $7,627 $497,200 $0 $0
2023 $7,329 $441,600 $0 $0
2022 $10,447 $346,600 $0 $0
2021 $10,267 $327,900 $59,200 $268,700
2020 $10,140 $250,000 $0 $0
2019 $10,016 $209,300 $28,100 $181,200
2018 $9,928 $209,300 $0 $0
2017 $10,065 $210,500 $0 $0
2016 $6,118 $206,800 $0 $0
2015 $5,501 $204,300 $0 $0
2014 $4,156 $181,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 15006121

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-62-8551-0014-00-8