Discover an adorable 4BR/3BA cottage getaway just 3 blocks from downtown New Buffalo and 6 blocks from the beach in an STR-friendly community with association pool! This turnkey home in Merchant Street Cottages is ready for you to move in and make memories, whether you're relaxing on the charming front porch, gathering around the fireplace in the living area on a chilly night, or hosting family and friends for a fun-filled summer vacation. The nicely appointed kitchen offers stainless appliances, generous island and built-in banquette dining with windows on 3 sides. Open floor plan is great for gathering. Enjoy the backyard firepit and 1-car garage. Everything in this home is up to date and well cared for, so you can relax and enjoy from day one. Just about an hour from downtown Chicago!
Sold
$770,000
222 E Merchant St, New Buffalo, MI 49117
4beds
1,885sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2007
3,920 Square Feet Lot
$838,000 Zestimate®
$408/sqft
$4,674 Estimated rent
Home value
$838,000
$712,000 - $989,000
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Backyard firepitGenerous islandOpen floor planBuilt-in banquette diningNicely appointed kitchenCharming front porchStainless appliances
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Listed by:
ChooseChad Team 219-241-9083,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
James Garrison, 6501402520
Keller Williams Realty SWM
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 25000859
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13.00 x 11.00
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 10.00 x 12.00
Bedroom 3
- Level: Basement
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 9.00 x 11.00
Bedroom 4
- Level: Basement
- Area: 112
- Dimensions: 8.00 x 14.00
Dining area
- Level: Main
- Area: 36
- Dimensions: 6.00 x 6.00
Family room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 11.00 x 12.00
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 112
- Dimensions: 8.00 x 14.00
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 12.00 x 14.00
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Hall, Main Level
Features
- Center Island
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Low-Emissivity Windows, Screens, Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,108
- Total interior livable area: 1,885 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 777
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 2
- Waterfront features: Other
- Body of water: Lake Michigan
Lot
- Size: 3,920 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 88 x 45
- Features: Corner Lot, Sidewalk, Shrubs/Hedges
Details
- Parcel number: 116249600004005
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2007
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $210 monthly
Location
- Region: New Buffalo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $408/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $201,918
- Annual tax amount: $8,870
- Date on market: 1/8/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/5/2025 | Sold | $770,000+5.6%$408/sqft |
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| 1/11/2025 | Contingent | $729,000$387/sqft |
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| 1/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $729,000+117%$387/sqft |
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| 9/11/2015 | Sold | $336,000-0.4%$178/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2011 | Sold | $337,500$179/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,255 +4.3% | $369,700 +53% |
| 2024 | $8,870 | $241,600 +5.7% |
| 2023 | -- | $228,500 +5.4% |
| 2022 | $8,220 | $216,800 +5.1% |
| 2021 | -- | $206,300 +6.6% |
| 2020 | $8,019 +2.4% | $193,500 +3.7% |
| 2019 | $7,832 -12.4% | $186,600 +7.2% |
| 2018 | $8,946 +1.9% | $174,100 -25.9% |
| 2017 | $8,779 +57.5% | $234,900 +27.8% |
| 2016 | $5,573 +51.7% | $183,800 +8.8% |
| 2015 | $3,674 | $169,000 -5.2% |
| 2014 | -- | $178,200 +0.1% |
| 2013 | -- | $178,000 +18.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $150,200 -17.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $181,400 -2% |
| 2010 | -- | $185,100 -11% |
| 2009 | -- | $207,940 |
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Neighborhood: 49117
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- 8/10New Buffalo Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.3 mi
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