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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Price cut: $5K (8/11)
$529,900
226 S Chicago St, New Buffalo, MI 49117
4beds
1,596sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1958
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$512,100 Zestimate®
$332/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
New laundry areaSpacious open-concept floor planUpdated cabinetry
- 41 days
- 914
- 36
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Laura J Davis 269-876-9497,
Coldwell Banker Realty 269-469-3950
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26038387
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: $332/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
Estimated market value
$512,100
$486,000 - $538,000
$4,570/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/20/2026 | Contingent | $529,900$332/sqft |
Source:  MichRIC #26038387 Report a problem | ||
| 8/11/2026 | Price change | $529,900-0.9%$332/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #26038387 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $534,900+435.4%$335/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #26038387 Report a problem | ||
| 2/29/2016 | Sold | $99,900$63/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #16006411 Report a problem | ||
| 2/18/2016 | Listed for sale | $99,900$63/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - New Buffalo #16006411 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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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