NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $745,000 - $4,515,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,304 Sq Ft
$1,784/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 13, 2021

Last sale price $1,200,000 $920 Per Sq Ft

Est. 94% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $16,285 / mo

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 100 Feet of Waterfront
  • Wooded Lot
  • Patio
  • Beach
  • Tennis Courts
  • Wood Siding

About This Home

As of December 2021

Build Your Dream House or take a step back in time to a classic Summer Cottage with 100' of frontage on Lake Michigan! Escape the ordinary & enjoy the wide 1500' of sandy association beach! This property has been loved by the same family for over 4 decades. Quaint summer beach house, nestled in a wooded dune setting, is ready for your personal touches. A truly unique offering in today's marketplace. Located in Birchwood Association with easy association access to the beach 2 lots away, tennis courts, pickle ball, & playground. Cabin style cottage offers 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, no heat, living room, kitchen, & screened in porch overlooking Lake Michigan. Exterior features a nice patio space with views of Lake Michigan in a wooded setting. Being Sold As Is. Located just minutes away from New Buffalo, a little over an hour to Chicago and a world away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Wortman Real Estate Group

@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6506044879 Listed on: 09/24/2021

@properties Christie's International R.E.

Last Buyer's Agent

James Garrison

Keller Williams Realty SWM License #6501402520

Keller Williams Realty SWM

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,306

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 19,994 Sq Ft Lot
  • 100 Feet of Waterfront
  • Lake Front
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $11 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,304 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Water Views
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Patio

Utilities

  • No Heating
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

Recreation

  • Beach
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,306

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0.46 Acres

HOA Fees

$11 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cabin
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1900
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 100.0
  • Driveway:Driveway: None
  • Sewer:Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Fireplace:Fireplace: Living Room
  • Water Fea Amenities:Water Fea Amenities: All Sports, Assoc Access, Private Frontage, View
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Partial, Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 1304.0
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Windows:Windows: Screens

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • List Price: 1200000.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Lake Michigan
  • Waterfront Features: Lake Front
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Roofing:Roofing: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Heating: None
  • Heating: No
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heat Source:Heat Source: None
  • Heat Type:Heat Type: None

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Beach Area, Tennis Court(s), Playground
  • Association Fee: 130.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.459
  • Lot Size Area: 0.46
  • Lot Dimensions: IRREG.
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 19994.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5306.0
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$2,326,098

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,450,000
Interest Rate
0.06%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 24, 2021
Closed on
Dec 20, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Wortman Real Estate Group
@properties Christie's International R.E.
Buyer's Agent
James Garrison
Keller Williams Realty SWM
List Price
$1,200,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.33%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 24, 2021
Closed on
Dec 8, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Wortman Real Estate Group
@properties Christie's International R.E.
Buyer's Agent
James Garrison
Keller Williams Realty SWM
List Price
$1,200,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 28, 1998

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 20, 1979
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- Chicago Title Of Michigan
-- Miller Johnson Schroeder Plc
-- First American Title
-- --
$57,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $2,450,000
Closed $2,450,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/13/2021 12/13/21 Sold $1,200,000 0.0% $920 / Sq Ft
09/24/2021 09/24/21 For Sale $1,200,000 -- $920 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

Tax History

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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
2026 $42,015 $1,271,700 $0 $0
2025 $28,203 $1,328,400 $0 $0
2024 $24,351 $854,600 $0 $0
2023 $23,195 $672,800 $0 $0
2022 $23,919 $693,800 $0 $0
2021 $5,372 $542,300 $514,700 $27,600
2020 $5,306 $679,000 $0 $0
2019 $5,106 $579,000 $551,100 $27,900
2018 $4,976 $579,000 $0 $0
2017 $4,884 $640,500 $0 $0
2016 $4,652 $681,700 $0 $0
2015 $4,637 $678,900 $0 $0
2014 $4,129 $765,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 21107576

MichRIC

APN: 11-07-0900-0003-00-4

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