$690,000
SOLD JUN 9, 2025

516 W Detroit St New Buffalo, MI 49117

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,734 Sq Ft
0.4 Acres

Recently Sold

$398 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Mud Room
  • New Buffalo Elementary School Rated A
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • 1 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of June 2025

A traditional design mixed with new modern updates; this charming coastal home is masterfully redesigned for high functionality and retreat like living. Step inside to discover an open floor plan, ideal for both entertaining and everyday living complete with first floor bedroom and washer and dryer hook-ups. The cook's kitchen features stainless appliances, leathered Taj Mahal counters, and handmade Moroccan tile. The house includes taller ceilings with loads of windows welcoming in an abundance of natural light, creating a bright and airy ambiance. The neutral palette creates the backdrop for you to define your own style sensibility. Outside, the enviable double lot with privacy fence offers many options - all in an easy stroll to town, restaurants, a sandy beach and more.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Annette Fryzel

Coldwell Banker Realty License #6502431993 Listed on: 04/21/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Cameron Mammina

RE/MAX Harbor Country License #6501420183

RE/MAX Harbor Country

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,083

Year Built

  • Built in 1943

Lot Details

  • 0.4 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 132 x 132
  • Privacy Fence
  • Decorative Fence
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,734 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on lower level

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed patio or porch

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,083

Year Built

Built in 1943

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod, Farmhouse
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1943
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 132 x 132
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1734.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2083.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Corner Lot: Yes
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Landscape:Decor Fence: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ensuite: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1734.0
  • Laundry Features Laundry Room: Yes
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • Laundry Features Lower Level: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Architectural Style Farm House: Yes
  • Architectural Style Cape Cod: Yes
  • Fencing Privacy: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Pantry
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1734.0
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 832.0
  • Kitchen Features:Mud Room Access: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Privacy
  • List Price: 697300.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: 3 Season Room, Enclosed, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Features 3 Season Room: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Enclosed: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • Parking Features Garage Door Opener2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4
  • Lot Size Area: 0.4
  • Lot Dimensions: 132 x 132
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 17424.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2083.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 21, 2025
Closed on
Jun 5, 2025
Sold by
Harbor Country Partners Llc
Bought by
John James and Kerry John
Seller's Agent
Annette Fryzel
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Cameron Mammina
RE/MAX Harbor Country
List Price
$739,000
Sold Price
$690,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-6.63%
Views
60

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-26.76%
Original Mortgage
$483,000
Outstanding Balance
$483,000
Interest Rate
5.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$190,023

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 17, 2024
Closed on
Oct 4, 2024
Sold by
Velez Alan B and Velez Melinda J
Bought by
Harbor Country Partners Llc
Seller's Agent
Allan Volker
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Annette Fryzel
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$238,000
Sold Price
$213,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-10.5%
Views
6

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
463.24%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 22, 2003
Sold by
Cain Ruth E
Bought by
Velez Alan B and Velez Melinda J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$136,000
Interest Rate
6.49%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 13, 1993
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 $690,000 Chicago Title Of Michigan
Warranty Deed $690,000 Chicago Title Of Michigan
Warranty Deed -- Meridian Title
Warranty Deed $134,900 Meridian Title Corp
Deed $69,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $483,000 New Conventional
Closed $483,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $136,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/09/2025 06/09/25 Sold $690,000 -1.0% $398 / Sq Ft
05/02/2025 05/02/25 Price Changed $697,300 -5.6% $402 / Sq Ft
04/21/2025 04/21/25 For Sale $739,000 +246.9% $426 / Sq Ft
10/04/2024 10/04/24 Sold $213,000 -10.5% $171 / Sq Ft
09/17/2024 09/17/24 For Sale $238,000 -- $191 / 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 $2,162 $133,700 $0 $0
2024 $1,654 $163,300 $0 $0
2023 $1,595 $113,500 $0 $0
2022 $1,519 $102,000 $0 $0
2021 $1,971 $102,900 $49,600 $53,300
2020 $1,913 $93,000 $0 $0
2019 $1,897 $78,800 $47,900 $30,900
2018 $1,891 $78,800 $0 $0
2017 $1,910 $80,200 $0 $0
2016 $1,863 $79,600 $0 $0
2015 $1,874 $62,800 $0 $0
2014 $1,455 $63,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 25016666

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-62-8200-0358-03-0