$631,500
SOLD SEP 26, 2014

501 N Whittaker St Unit 1 New Buffalo, MI 49117

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,000 Sq Ft
1 Acres

Recently Sold

$316 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

40 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Docks
  • Cabana
  • Wood Flooring
  • New Buffalo Elementary School Rated A
  • Property fronts a channel
  • End Unit

About This Home

As of August 2022

Featuring over 2000 square of living area which was totally redone by Susan Fredman Design, this unit is unlike any other in its price range. The amenities of this home are endless: kitchen features Wolf, Bosh and Kitchen Aid Appliances, custom cabinets; all three baths have custom tile work and premium fixtures; wood floors throughout; skylights for even more of nature to shine in. Also included is a 40 foot boat slip and a 1 car finished garage. Outside enjoyment is enhanced with over 250 square feet of decking for extended entertainment and when not at the beach (a 2 minute walk)spend some time at the association pool. Park the car and walk to everything that New Buffalo offers for your family and friends. You will not be disappointed when you view this end unit condo in HARBOR POINTE.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Fred Fahrberger

Keller Williams Realty SWM License #6501334656 Listed on: 06/13/2014

Keller Williams Realty SWM

Last Buyer's Agent

Nancy Blanks

Coldwell Banker Anchor R.E. License #6501376273

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,667

Year Built

  • Built in 1992

Lot Details

  • Property fronts a channel
  • End Unit

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,000 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Living Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Parking

  • Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Bedroom
  • Doors are 36 inches wide or more

Pool

  • Cabana
  • In Ground Pool

Outdoor Features

  • No Wake Zone
  • Docks
  • Deeded Boat Dock

Utilities

  • Humidifier
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Additional Features

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Security Service

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,667

Year Built

Built in 1992

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1992
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Disposal, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
  • Accessibility Features: 36 Inch Entrance Door, Accessible Mn Flr Bedroom, Covered Entrance
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans, Ceramic Floor, Garage Door Opener, Humidifier, Wood Floor
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Slab
  • LivingArea: 2000.0

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: End Unit
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • List Price: 649900.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Pool Features: Cabana, Outdoor/Inground
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Galien River
  • Waterfront Features: Channel, Deeded Boat Lot, Dock, No Wake
  • Waterfront: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Telephone Line, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Public Water, Public Sewer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Pets Allowed, Cable TV, Security
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Quarterly

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 13, 2023
Sold by
Spoolstra David J and Spoolstra Helga
Bought by
Spoolstra David J and Spoolstra David J
Current Estimated Value
$969,335

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 16, 2022
Closed on
Aug 5, 2022
Sold by
Spoolstra and Helga
Bought by
Dieffenbach Mark B and Dieffenbach Sara
Seller's Agent
Kurt Hauseman
Lake Homes Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kurt Hauseman
Lake Homes Realty
List Price
$824,900
Sold Price
$875,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50,100
6.07%
Views
5

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.48%
Original Mortgage
$688,000
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 13, 2014
Closed on
Sep 9, 2014
Sold by
Stevens Mark J and Stevens Brenda
Bought by
Stein Doug L and Sstein Marta P
Seller's Agent
Fred Fahrberger
Keller Williams Realty SWM
Buyer's Agent
Nancy Blanks
Coldwell Banker Anchor R.E.
List Price
$650,000
Sold Price
$631,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$18,500
-2.85%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.24%
Original Mortgage
$505,200
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 26, 2012
Closed on
Apr 26, 2012
Sold by
Rafilson Frederick M and Rafilson Kimberly A
Bought by
Stevens Mark J and Stevens Brenda
Seller's Agent
Nora Duffy
Chris Crawford Ltd.
Buyer's Agent
Christopher Crawford
@properties Christie's International R.E.
List Price
$579,000
Sold Price
$575,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-0.69%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.98%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2007
Sold by
Hickman Leslie and Hickman Marilyn
Bought by
Rafilson Frederick M and Rafilson Kimberly A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2003
Sold by
Kristo Martin L and Kristo Andrea J
Bought by
Hickman Leslie and Hickman Marilyn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$291,200
Interest Rate
5.95%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 4, 1998

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 1987
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 -- --
Warranty Deed -- Passaro Kahne Taylor Defrances
Warranty Deed -- Multiple
Warranty Deed -- Multiple
Warranty Deed -- Chicago Title
Warranty Deed -- --
Deed $225,000 --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $688,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $125,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $275,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $505,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $120,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $352,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $400,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $528,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $291,200 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/05/2022 08/05/22 Sold $875,000 +6.1% $438 / Sq Ft
06/16/2022 06/16/22 For Sale $824,900 +30.6% $412 / Sq Ft
09/26/2014 09/26/14 Sold $631,500 -2.8% $316 / Sq Ft
07/23/2014 07/23/14 Pending -- -- --
06/13/2014 06/13/14 For Sale $650,000 +13.0% $325 / Sq Ft
05/04/2012 05/04/12 Sold $575,000 -0.7% $288 / Sq Ft
05/04/2012 05/04/12 Pending -- -- --
03/26/2012 03/26/12 For Sale $579,000 -- $290 / 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 $11,667 $447,000 $0 $0
2024 $8,924 $423,900 $0 $0
2023 $8,607 $401,800 $0 $0
2022 $5,542 $287,500 $0 $0
2021 $7,059 $273,900 $78,700 $195,200
2020 $6,978 $248,300 $0 $0
2019 $6,922 $263,700 $80,300 $183,400
2018 $12,543 $263,700 $0 $0
2017 $12,781 $266,400 $0 $0
2016 $12,543 $262,600 $0 $0
2015 $12,775 $267,400 $0 $0
2014 $8,176 $255,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 14032819

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-62-2200-0001-00-7