GRAND BEACH CALLING
This is your rare opportunity to own a charming cottage in the highly sought-after Old Section of Grand Beach. Lovingly held by the same family for over 70 years, this home is filled with generations of memories--and now it's ready for its next chapter. An Estate Sale is a very rare occurrence in Grand Beach!
Tucked away on a secluded cul-de-sac, this recently updated home is an inviting retreat that offers both privacy and a true sense of community.
The home features three bedrooms, plus a spacious second-floor bunkroom with its own bathroom--perfect for hosting family and friends.
Step outside and enjoy the peaceful surroundings right from your front door. Whether you're sipping your morning coffee or winding down after a day at the beach, the setting is pure relaxation.
Location is everything--and this home delivers. You're just minutes from New Buffalo, with easy access to:
• Beaches & Harbor
• Restaurants & Shops
• Casinos and Year-Round Entertainment Grand Beach offers a lifestyle unlike any other--think golf cart living, friendly neighbors, and optional Membership to the Grand Beach Social Club, featuring:
" Men's & Ladies Golf Leagues
" Children's Golf, Tennis and Recreation Programs
" Seasonal Parties & Events
" Community gatherings all summer long
" Golf Carts and Snowmobiling
Discover why Grand Beach is considered the gem of Harbor Country. Estate opportunities like this are rare--and this one is priced to move. Come see it for yourself...this is your blank canvas...make it yours!
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Price cut: $39.9K (7/10)
$499,999
49209 Howard Ave, New Buffalo, MI 49117
4beds
1,892sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$3,210/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
0.45 Acres Lot
$457,000 Zestimate®
$264/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Recently updated homeCharming cottageThree bedrooms
- 97 days |
- 1,323 |
- 57 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
John B Larkin 312-981-9996,
Keller Williams Realty SWM 269-469-2911
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26016287
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 154.84
- Dimensions: 15.80 x 9.80
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 88.29
- Dimensions: 10.90 x 8.10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 105.73
- Dimensions: 10.90 x 9.70
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 504
- Dimensions: 36.00 x 14.00
Dining area
- Level: Main
- Area: 74.52
- Dimensions: 9.20 x 8.10
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 81.6
- Dimensions: 9.60 x 8.50
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 260
- Dimensions: 20.00 x 13.00
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 171.1
- Dimensions: 11.80 x 14.50
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Windows: Screens, Insulated Windows
- Basement: Slab
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,892
- Total interior livable area: 1,892 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 0.45 Acres
- Features: Wooded, Shrubs/Hedges
Details
- Parcel number: 113952500115006
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Concrete
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: New Buffalo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $264/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $111,765
- Annual tax amount: $2,824
- Date on market: 5/11/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$457,000
$434,000 - $480,000
$5,611/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/18/2026 | Contingent | $499,999$264/sqft |
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| 7/10/2026 | Price change | $499,999-7.4%$264/sqft |
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| 5/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $539,900$285/sqft |
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| 4/20/2026 | Contingent | $539,900$285/sqft |
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| 4/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $539,900-9.9%$285/sqft |
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| 12/24/2025 | Listing removed | $599,000$317/sqft |
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| 8/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $599,000$317/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,194 +4.8% | $138,700 -51.5% |
| 2024 | $2,094 | $285,800 +5.8% |
| 2023 | -- | $270,200 +89.6% |
| 2022 | $2,500 | $142,500 +29% |
| 2021 | -- | $110,500 -1.2% |
| 2020 | $2,420 -39.5% | $111,800 -24.5% |
| 2019 | $3,999 -1.4% | $148,100 -3.9% |
| 2018 | $4,054 +5.4% | $154,100 +5.7% |
| 2017 | $3,848 +0.3% | $145,800 -0.8% |
| 2016 | $3,836 +78.1% | $147,000 -0.7% |
| 2015 | $2,154 | $148,100 +5.5% |
| 2014 | -- | $140,400 -7.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $151,900 -10.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $169,300 +6.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $158,300 +7.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $147,300 -15.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $173,700 +1% |
| 2008 | -- | $172,000 +7.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $159,700 +13.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $141,200 +15.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $122,000 +13.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $107,200 +7.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $99,500 +21.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $82,100 -2.5% |
| 2001 | -- | $84,200 |
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Neighborhood: Grand Beach
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10New Buffalo Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.6 mi
- 9/10New Buffalo Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.3 mi
- 7/10New Buffalo Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.3 mi
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