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    • $520,000

    226 S Chicago St, New Buffalo, MI 49117

    4beds
    1,596sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1958
    8,712 Square Feet Lot
    $523,900 Zestimate®
    $326/sqft
    $-- Estimated rent

    Home value

    $523,900

    $487,000 - $561,000

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    What's special

    New laundry areaSpacious open-concept floor planUpdated cabinetry
    City of New Buffalo, about one mile from downtown and the beach, this thoughtfully, efficiently, beautifully renovated ranch offers comfort, style, and convenience. Extensively remodeled from top to bottom, the home now features 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and approximately 1,800square feet of living space. The spacious open-concept floor plan showcases a brand-new kitchen with stainless steel appliances, updated cabinetry, and seamless flow into the living and dining areas. Improvements include a new laundry area, updated electrical and plumbing systems, and the addition of a fourth bedroom and second full bath. Outside, enjoy a fenced backyard with plenty of room for a future pool. The attached garage offersspace for 2+ vehicles with tandem parking potential and could even be adapted to include a summer room or poolside entertaining space. This home is located near New Buffalo Elementary School, downtown shops and restaurants, the Marina, Lake Michigan beaches and Parks! Please park either on Detroit St with curb opposite mailboxes or on S Chicago, not in grass. Extensive Remodel! Room for pool and summer room! Beautifully furnished by Imperial Furniture of Dowagiac!

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Laura J Davis 269-876-9497,

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    Bought with:

    Josephine Villasenor, 6501436989

    Redfin Corporation

    Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26038387MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bedrooms: 3
    Primary bedroom
    • Description: NW-Barndoor-Ensuite w/JacknJill to hall
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 127.2
    • Dimensions: 12.00 x 10.60
    Bedroom 2
    • Description: Large Bedroom w/Egress
    • Level: Basement
    • Area: 114.4
    • Dimensions: 10.40 x 11.00
    Bedroom 3
    • Description: NE
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 101.85
    • Dimensions: 9.70 x 10.50
    Bedroom 4
    • Description: E
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 90.48
    • Dimensions: 8.70 x 10.40
    Primary bathroom
    • Description: JacknJill/Dble Sinks/Tub-Shower
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 60
    • Dimensions: 5.00 x 12.00
    Bathroom 2
    • Description: Full bath added
    • Level: Basement
    • Area: 54
    • Dimensions: 9.00 x 6.00
    Dining area
    • Description: Open to basement staircase
    • Level: Main
    Kitchen
    • Description: Open Concept Kitchen/Dining
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 197.16
    • Dimensions: 12.40 x 15.90
    Laundry
    • Description: Next to bath, new W/D
    • Level: Basement
    • Area: 33.8
    • Dimensions: 6.50 x 5.20
    Living room
    • Description: Open w/garage Entry
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 175.2
    • Dimensions: 12.00 x 14.60
    Other
    • Description: Hallway
    • Level: Main
    Other
    • Description: Make an office/play/Study
    • Level: Basement
    • Area: 101.68
    • Dimensions: 12.40 x 8.20
    Other
    • Description: Attached 2 +garage
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 900
    • Dimensions: 50.00 x 18.00
    Recreation
    • Level: Basement
    • Area: 252.72
    • Dimensions: 10.80 x 23.40
    Utility room
    • Description: Mechanical room
    • Level: Basement
    • Area: 179.55
    • Dimensions: 17.10 x 10.50
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Room
    Features
    • Ceiling Fan(s), Center Island, Eat-in Kitchen
    • Flooring: Other, Vinyl
    • Windows: Replacement
    • Basement: Full
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 900
    • Total interior livable area: 1,596 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 696

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    • Parking features: Tandem, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Attached
    • Garage spaces: 3
    Features
    • Stories: 1
    • Fencing: Chain Link
    • Waterfront features: Lake
    • Body of water: Lake Michigan
    Lot
    • Size: 8,712 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 66 x 132 more or less
    • Features: Level, Sidewalk, Wooded, Shrubs/Hedges
    Details
    • Parcel number: 116282700025007

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Ranch
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Vinyl Siding
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1958

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
    • Subdivision: Virginia Add
    Location
    • Region: New Buffalo

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $326/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $79,881
    • Annual tax amount: $3,818
    • Date on market: 7/30/2026
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
    • Road surface type: Paved

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/4/2026Sold$520,000-1.9%$326/sqft
    Source: MichRIC #26038387 Report a problem
    8/20/2026Contingent$529,900$332/sqft
    Source: MichRIC #26038387 Report a problem
    8/11/2026Price change$529,900-0.9%$332/sqft
    Source: MichRIC #26038387 Report a problem
    7/24/2026Listed for sale$534,900+435.4%$335/sqft
    Source: MichRIC #26038387 Report a problem
    3/2/2016Sold$99,900$63/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    2/18/2016Listed for sale$99,900$63/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - New Buffalo #16006411 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$3,551 +4.3%$135,400 -3.6%
    2024$3,406 $140,400 +38.7%
    2023-- $101,200 +8.1%
    2022$3,188 $93,600 -1.2%
    2021-- $94,700 +15.9%
    2020$3,077 +2.4%$81,700 +13.2%
    2019$3,005 -5.2%$72,200 +12.3%
    2018$3,169 +121.3%$64,300 -2.1%
    2017$1,432 -0.6%$65,700 -1.4%
    2016$1,441 +32.4%$66,600 +22%
    2015$1,088 $54,600 -1.8%
    2014-- $55,600 -0.5%
    2013-- $55,900 -7.8%
    2012-- $60,600 -1.8%
    2011-- $61,700 +12.6%
    2010-- $54,800 -25.3%
    2009-- $73,400 +1.2%
    2008-- $72,500 -1%
    2007-- $73,200 -1.2%
    2006-- $74,100 +43.1%
    2005-- $51,800 +10.9%
    2004-- $46,700 +1.7%
    2003-- $45,900 +15.6%
    2002-- $39,710 +10%
    2001-- $36,100
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