NOT LISTED FOR SALE

521 E Jefferson St New Buffalo, MI 49117

Estimated Value: $854,000 - $1,227,790

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,897 Sq Ft
$267/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 28, 2017

Last sale price $420,000 $108 Per Sq Ft

Est. 148% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,450/month

112 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Access
  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot
  • New Buffalo Elementary School Rated A
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of February 2017

A little bit country, a little bit city. Fabulous New Buffalo home close to town and Lake Michigan on an over 3/4 acre lot. Meticulously maintained & improved, true move in condition. Dramatic two story living room with fireplace & hardwood floors. Expansive wrap-around porch. First floor master with private office & screened porch. 2nd screened porch off kitchen leads to deck. Four generous bedrooms, each with private bath. Cherry cabinetry throughout with several custom features. Newer roof, windows & skylights, heat pump services third floor, irrigation system, extra well, security system, whole house surge protection, 2 car detached garage & attached storage. Absolutely immaculate, you will not be disappointed. Come see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cathy Smith

Cathy Smith Real Estate License #6506043515 Listed on: 10/21/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Maureen Culp

RE/MAX Harbor Country License #6506039437

RE/MAX Harbor Country

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,417

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 0.8 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 175 x 197.9
  • Decorative Fence
  • Shrub
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,897 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Built-In Desk
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Den
  • Screened Porch
  • Crawl Space
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom

Laundry

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

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Property is near a lake
  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed
  • Play Equipment

Utilities

  • Humidifier
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,417

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1998
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 175 x 197.9
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 3897.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 4416.8
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: R-1
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Additional Items:Humidifier: Yes
  • Landscape:Underground Sprinkler: Yes
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Landscape:Decor Fence: Yes
  • Appliances:Built in Oven: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Extra Well: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 3897.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Contemporary: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Security Features:Security System: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Humidifier, Built in Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Center Island
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • LivingArea: 3897.0
  • Window Features: Screens, Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 3.0
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Desk Built-In: Yes
  • Appliances:Cook Top: Yes
  • Appliances:Water Softener-Owned: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Play Equipment, Scrn Porch
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 469000.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Lake Michigan
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Play Equipment: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Extra Well
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.8
  • Lot Size Area: 0.8
  • Lot Dimensions: 175 x 197.9
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 34848.0
  • Zoning Description: R-1
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4416.8
  • Tax Year: 2015

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 21, 2016
Closed on
Feb 24, 2017
Sold by
Duncan Bessie R
Bought by
Fay Andrew J and The Andrew J Fay Trust
Seller's Agent
Cathy Smith
Cathy Smith Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Maureen Culp
RE/MAX Harbor Country
List Price
$469,000
Sold Price
$420,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-10.45%
Current Estimated Value
$1,040,198

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$620,198
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.05%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Fay Andrew J $420,000 Multiple
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/28/2017 02/28/17 Sold $420,000 -10.4% $108 / Sq Ft
02/10/2017 02/10/17 Pending -- -- --
10/21/2016 10/21/16 For Sale $469,000 -- $120 / 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 $11,407 $430,200 $0 $0
2024 $7,527 $340,700 $0 $0
2023 $7,232 $351,100 $0 $0
2022 $6,888 $290,200 $0 $0
2021 $10,132 $309,300 $44,700 $264,600
2020 $10,007 $263,500 $0 $0
2019 $9,884 $219,800 $83,600 $136,200
2018 $7,915 $219,800 $0 $0
2017 $4,501 $332,700 $0 $0
2016 $4,391 $455,100 $0 $0
2015 $4,417 $357,500 $0 $0
2014 $3,337 $347,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Cathy Smith

    Cathy Smith Real Estate

    (269) 861-2292

    55 Total Sales

    Cathy Smith
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  • Maureen Culp

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Maureen Culp

    RE/MAX Michigan

    (269) 759-9994

    161 Total Sales

    Maureen Culp
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 16053622

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-62-8200-0263-07-1

Michigan Berrien County New Buffalo 49117

521 E Jefferson St, New Buffalo, MI

This home is located at 521 E Jefferson St, New Buffalo, MI 49117 since 21 October 2016 and is currently estimated at $1,040,198, approximately $266 per square foot. This property was built in 1998. 521 E Jefferson St is a home located in Berrien County with nearby schools including New Buffalo Elementary School, New Buffalo Middle School, and New Buffalo Senior High School.

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