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  • $546,600

    205 S Townsend St, New Buffalo, MI 49117

    2beds
    1,100sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in ----
    -- sqft lot
    $546,600 Zestimate®
    $497/sqft
    $2,994 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $546,600

    $481,000 - $618,000

    $2,994/mo

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    What's special

    Beautiful gardenHome movie theaterAir-conditioned homeCharming arbor covered porchWeber charcoal grillWood burning fireplaceFully stocked kitchen

    Bird Cottage is a charming and cozy air-conditioned home filled with antiques and eclectic art in New Buffalo, Michigan. Situated two blocks to shopping and five blocks to the beach and marina. The cottage has two bedrooms with queen sized beds, a twin daybed on the sunporch and a fold out sofa-bed in the living room. The living room has a wood burning fireplace. There is one bathroom, a fully stocked kitchen with a dining table that seats eight. On the lower level there is a home movie theater with an 80" smart TV along with 6 leather reclining chairs, sofa, and a DVD/VHS library. Outdoors there is a charming arbor covered porch, a beautiful garden and landscaped yard for outdoor games along with a Weber charcoal grill. Parking for three vehicles in driveway. Garage. Wi-Fi accessibility. Maximum number of guests 6. Perfect location in Harbor Country. 1.3 miles from Michigan Exit 1, US 94. Near several wineries, breweries, distilleries and two casinos. Ideal for a family, two couples. No smoking. No pets. All utilities included in monthly rental fee. No street parking at night. Due to local regulations, the shortest lease time is 30 days. Cost is $3000.00/month from Sep 1-May 31 and $6500.00/month from June1-August 31. This property is only available for the month of October, otherwise it is fully rented for 2025.

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Fireplace
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Furnished: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,100 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Detached, Off Street
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Barbecue, Bicycle storage, Driveway parking for 3, Heating system: Forced Air, Theater, WI-FI Included
    Details
    • Parcel number: 6267500173002

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Deposit fee: $6,500
    Location
    • Region: New Buffalo

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $497/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $456,600
    • Annual tax amount: $5,055
    • Date on market: 5/8/2025
    • Date available: 10/01/2025
    • Lease term: 1 Month

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/23/2025Listing removed$6,500$6/sqft
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    5/8/2025Listed for rent$6,500+116.7%$6/sqft
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    3/11/2025Listing removed$3,000$3/sqft
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    3/4/2025Listed for rent$3,000$3/sqft
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    12/11/2024Listing removed$3,000$3/sqft
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    12/2/2024Listed for rent$3,000$3/sqft
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    4/21/2024Listing removed--
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    2/23/2024Price change$3,000-14.3%$3/sqft
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    12/1/2023Price change$3,500-46.2%$3/sqft
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    11/21/2023Listed for rent$6,500$6/sqft
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    4/16/2023Listing removed--
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    2/9/2023Price change$6,500+85.7%$6/sqft
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    9/19/2022Listed for rent$3,500-46.2%$3/sqft
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    5/12/2022Listing removed--
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    4/2/2022Price change$6,500+44.4%$6/sqft
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    3/17/2022Listed for rent$4,500$4/sqft
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    7/13/2006Sold$265,000$241/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$5,055 +4.3%$228,300 +27%
    2024$4,845 $179,800 -2.7%
    2023-- $184,700 +20.2%
    2022$4,490 $153,600 -6.1%
    2021-- $163,500 +18.7%
    2020$4,380 +2.4%$137,700 +21.6%
    2019$4,278 -1.1%$113,200 -8.4%
    2018$4,324 +1.9%$123,600 -2.8%
    2017$4,243 +0.3%$127,100 -1.4%
    2016$4,232 +51.7%$128,900 +30.3%
    2015$2,790 $98,900 +1.2%
    2014-- $97,700 -0.7%
    2013-- $98,400 +13.6%
    2012-- $86,600 +6.1%
    2011-- $81,600 -18.2%
    2010-- $99,800 -25.4%
    2009-- $133,700 +11.3%
    2008-- $120,100 -0.5%
    2007-- $120,670 +101.1%
    2006-- $60,000 +10.9%
    2005-- $54,095 +70.1%
    2004-- $31,800 +1.6%
    2003-- $31,300 -37.1%
    2002-- $49,800 +2.3%
    2001-- $48,700
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    Neighborhood: 49117

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