$1,200,000
SOLD MAR 14, 2025

51222 E Arnold Dr New Buffalo, MI 49117

7 Beds
5.5 Baths
4,204 Sq Ft
0.49 Acres

Recently Sold

$285 Per Sq Ft

14% Below List Price

124 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Beach
  • Golf Membership
  • New Buffalo Elementary School Rated A
  • Water Access
  • In Ground Pool

About This Home

As of March 2025

Welcome to this magnificent coastal home nestled in the highly sought-after Deer Park neighborhood of Grand Beach Village. Perfect for those who love to entertain, this extra-large home offers plenty of space and luxurious amenities.
Boasting a total of 7 bedrooms and 5 ½ baths, this home is designed with comfort and convenience in mind. The first-floor primary bedroom adds ease, while the large eat-in kitchen and formal dining room provide the perfect spaces for gatherings. Spread out across two family rooms, a relaxing 3-season porch, and a 2nd-floor balcony that offers a sneak view of Lake Michigan. The finished bonus basement includes two bedrooms and 2 full baths, making it ideal for guests.
Outside, you'll find an entertainer's paradise with a sparkling pool, hot tub, and putting green, all set against the serene backdrop of towering pines and professionally landscaped grounds. And for the beach lover, enjoy your very own private little backyard beach. The stonework and lush greenery offer both privacy and a natural oasis, blending seamlessly with the surrounding dunes.
Practical updates abound, with two furnaces, two A/C units, two water heaters, and a brand-new dishwasher, oven, and roof all installed in the past few years. The home also features an attached two-car garage for added convenience.
Located in a golf-cart-friendly community, Grand Beach Village offers fantastic amenities such as a golf course, tennis courts, a playground, and multiple beach access points. Explore the newly paved bike path that leads to New Buffalo and will eventually extend all the way to Chicago, right from your doorstep.
Whether you're looking for a peaceful family retreat or a prime investment property with short-term rental potential, this exceptional home has it all! Don't miss the chance to own a slice of paradise in one of the most desirable locations along the coast.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Taylor Lindstrom

Coldwell Banker Realty License #6506046026 Listed on: 10/05/2024

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Kathryn Boyle

@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6501440990

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,289

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • 0.49 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 106 x 200
  • Decorative Fence
  • Shrub
  • Terraced Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room
  • Recreation Room with Fireplace
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Carpet
  • Water Views

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 7 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • 2 Bedrooms in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Water Access
  • Balcony
  • Deck

Utilities

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

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association

Recreation

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,289

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2002
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Contemporary: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Garage Door Opener
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Recreation Room
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 7
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Basement: Partial
  • LivingArea: 4204.0
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Bedrooms: 2
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Full Baths: 2
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 908.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1358.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Family: Yes
  • Fireplace:Rec Room: Yes
  • Appliances:Cook Top: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 908.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Scrn Porch, Other, 3 Season Room
  • List Price: 1275000.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch(es)
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Water Body Name: Lake Michigan
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Balcony: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Other16: Yes
  • Pool:In Ground: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:View: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Assoc Access: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Playground: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Beach Area: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Golf Membership: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Tennis Court(s)2: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.49
  • Lot Size Area: 0.49
  • Lot Dimensions: 106 x 200
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 21214.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 19289.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 5, 2024
Closed on
Mar 14, 2025
Sold by
Jachim Nick P and Jachim Laura J
Bought by
Braasch Matthew and Braasch Jaime
Seller's Agent
Taylor Lindstrom
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kathryn Boyle
@properties Christie's International R.E.
List Price
$1,399,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$199,000
-14.22%
Total Days on Market
124
Views
208

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
59.05%
Original Mortgage
$960,000
Outstanding Balance
$958,422
Interest Rate
7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$364,410

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 13, 2011
Sold by
Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na
Bought by
Jachim Nick P and Jachim Laura J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$70,000
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 2010
Sold by
Flamini James A
Bought by
Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na and Washington Mutual Bank Fa

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 26, 2005
Sold by
Dugard Gregory G and Dugard Minette M
Bought by
Flamini James A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$774,000
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2000

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 1995
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Deed $654,000 Parks Title
Sheriffs Deed $1,430,618 None Available
Warranty Deed -- Cti
Deed $80,000 --
Deed $53,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $960,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $335,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $335,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $340,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $340,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $395,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $415,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $70,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $149,300 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $1,208,640 Unknown
Previous Owner $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $774,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $625,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/14/2025 03/14/25 Sold $1,200,000 -5.9% $285 / Sq Ft
02/06/2025 02/06/25 Pending -- -- --
12/20/2024 12/20/24 Price Changed $1,275,000 -1.8% $303 / Sq Ft
10/26/2024 10/26/24 Price Changed $1,299,000 -7.1% $309 / Sq Ft
10/05/2024 10/05/24 For Sale $1,399,000 -- $333 / 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 $17,547 $600,700 $0 $0
2024 $13,909 $757,500 $0 $0
2023 $13,279 $706,000 $0 $0
2022 $12,685 $484,100 $0 $0
2021 $17,822 $408,700 $54,600 $354,100
2020 $17,457 $413,800 $0 $0
2019 $17,249 $480,100 $76,000 $404,100
2018 $29,450 $461,000 $0 $0
2017 $17,078 $420,400 $0 $0
2016 $16,211 $424,400 $0 $0
2015 $16,162 $428,400 $0 $0
2014 $9,076 $391,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 24052599

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-39-2000-0028-00-1