Welcome to your perfect Harbor Country getaway in the heart of New Buffalo! This beautifully updated 3-bedroom offers the ideal blend of comfort, style, and location--whether you're looking for a full-time residence or weekend retreat.
Step inside to find two spacious living areas, providing flexibility for entertaining or relaxing. The updated kitchen features quartz countertops, new appliances, and modern finishes, while the renovated bathroom adds a fresh, clean feel. Recent improvements in the last 5 years include: new windows, siding, flooring, lighting, furnace, deck, privacy fence, and more--giving you peace of mind and a truly move-in-ready experience. Enjoy outdoor living on your private deck, perfect for summer evenings after a day at the beach or exploring town. Ideally located on the lake side of US-12 just .03 miles from Bentwood Tavern at the Marina Grand Resort and only 0.5 miles to downtown New Buffalo, you're a short stroll from some of Harbor Country's best dining, shopping, and entertainment--including Stray Dog and PostBoy.
Offered fully turnkey, this home is ready for immediate enjoyment--just bring your suitcase and start making memories. All of this for under $500K makes this an exceptional opportunity in one of Southwest Michigan's most sought-after destinations.
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Price cut: $24K (6/23)
$474,999
823 W Merchant St, New Buffalo, MI 49117
3beds
1,268sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1961
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$455,600 Zestimate®
$375/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Modern finishesPrivacy fenceQuartz countertopsRenovated bathroomUpdated kitchenNew windowsPrivate deck
- 49 days |
- 1,867 |
- 110 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Nate Paulus 574-276-6533,
R1 Property Group
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26025347
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,268
- Total interior livable area: 1,268 sqft
Property
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 132 x 62
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 116271000016005
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: 1961
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: New Buffalo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $375/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $93,207
- Annual tax amount: $4,144
- Date on market: 5/28/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$455,600
$433,000 - $478,000
$2,029/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/23/2026 | Price change | $474,999-4.8%$375/sqft |
Source:  MichRIC #26025347 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $499,000+107.9%$394/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #26025347 Report a problem | ||
| 3/23/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 10/13/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,200$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 12/23/2020 | Sold | $240,000-4%$189/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #20032545 Report a problem | ||
| 12/22/2020 | Pending sale | $249,900$197/sqft |
Source: Beachwalk Properties, LLC #20032545 Report a problem | ||
| 10/14/2020 | Price change | $249,900-2%$197/sqft |
Source: Beachwalk Properties, LLC #20032545 Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2020 | Price change | $255,000-1.9%$201/sqft |
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| 8/12/2020 | Listed for sale | $260,000$205/sqft |
Source: Beachwalk Properties, LLC #20032545 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,144 +4.3% | $149,800 +20.4% |
| 2024 | $3,971 | $124,400 -1.4% |
| 2023 | -- | $126,200 +53.9% |
| 2022 | $4,275 | $82,000 -11.1% |
| 2021 | -- | $92,200 +17.3% |
| 2020 | $1,256 +2.4% | $78,600 +20.2% |
| 2019 | $1,227 -3% | $65,400 +0.2% |
| 2018 | $1,265 +2.5% | $65,300 -24.5% |
| 2017 | $1,234 -0.6% | $86,500 +1.5% |
| 2016 | $1,241 +32.4% | $85,200 +11.8% |
| 2015 | $938 | $76,200 +5.4% |
| 2014 | -- | $72,300 +0.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $71,900 -0.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $72,000 +7.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $67,200 +25.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $53,500 -25.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $71,600 +1.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $70,800 +12.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $62,700 -0.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $63,000 +10.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $56,800 +10.9% |
| 2004 | -- | $51,200 +1.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $50,300 +15.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $43,600 |
| 2001 | -- | $43,600 |
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Neighborhood: 49117
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10New Buffalo Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10New Buffalo Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 7/10New Buffalo Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
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