$213,000
SOLD OCT 4, 2024

516 W Detroit St New Buffalo, MI 49117

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,248 Sq Ft
0.4 Acres

Recently Sold

$171 Per Sq Ft

11% Below List Price

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Porch
  • New Buffalo Elementary School Rated A
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of June 2025

** There are multiple offers, best and final due by 6pm on Wednesday 9-18-2024.

This charming 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom farmhouse offers a unique opportunity to create your personal oasis in the heart of New Buffalo. Nestled on a spacious 132x132 lot, this home provides ample space for outdoor entertaining and relaxation.

The interior features a main-floor primary bedroom, perfect for convenient living, and a long enclosed porch, ideal for enjoying the peaceful surroundings. While the previous owner began a remodel, this presents an opportunity to customize the space to your exact preferences.

Located close to downtown New Buffalo, you'll have easy access to shops, restaurants, and the vibrant local scene. Don't miss this opportunity to turn your farmhouse dreams into reality.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Allan Volker

Coldwell Banker Realty License #6501274490 Listed on: 09/17/2024

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Annette Fryzel

Coldwell Banker Realty License #6502431993

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,083

Year Built

  • Built in 1943

Lot Details

  • 0.4 Acre Lot
  • Decorative Fence
  • Corner Lot: Yes

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,248 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • 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: Farmhouse
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1943
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 132 * 132
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1248.0
  • 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
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Corner Lot: Yes
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Landscape:Decor Fence: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1248.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style Farm House: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1248.0
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 832.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • List Price: 238000.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: None
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

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

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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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 $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: 24048977

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

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