Price Reduction - Primary on Main
Address
27 S Smith Street, New Buffalo, MI
Price
$ 429,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#26036914
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyBERRIEN
- CityNew Buffalo
- AreaNew Buffalo City
- NeighborhoodNew Buffalo City
- Zip49117
- StyleCraftsman
- Year Built1949
- Taxes$ 2303
- Price$ 429,000
- Bedrooms2
- Full Bathrooms1
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage781
- Lot Size0.18 Acres
Data Source:
Michigan Regional Information Center (MICHRIC)
Property Description
Investment opportunity with endless possibilities - Two Cottages for sale! Live in one cottage while generating year-round rental income from the other, or maximize your investment by renting both. Just a few blocks from Lake Michigan beaches, the marina, restaurants and shopping, this unique property features two separate cottages on one parcel, each with its own private backyard divided by a privacy fence. The Main House is a charming Michigan cottage constructed with timeless river rock and full of character. It features a spacious enclosed porch, an added feature offering additional entertaining space, two bedrooms and a full basement with laundry room. The Guest Cottage offers comfortable single-level living with a spacious living room and dinette area, a kitchen with abundant counter space and cabinetry, one bedroom and a convenient laundry room. Recent updates to the Main House include a new roof, gutters and gutter guards (2023), new windows in the main house (2021) and new enclosed porch windows (2024). For a nice dry basement, a professionally installed basement system in (2019). Whether you're looking for an income-producing property, a week-end retreat, or a multi-generational living arrangement, this rare two-cottage property offers flexibility in an unbeatable location near all that Lake Michigan has to offer.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 7/17/2026 | Listed $489,000 |
| 9/1/2026 | 5$469,000 |
| 9/23/2026 | 9$429,000 |
General Features
| Sewer | Public |
|---|---|
| Heating | Forced Air |
| Cooling | Window Unit(s) |
| Utilities | Natural Gas Connected,Cable Connected |
| Possession | Close Of Escrow |
| Appliances | Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Microwave,Oven,Range,Refrigerator,Washer |
| Architectural Style | Craftsman |
| Construction Materials | Aluminum Siding,Stone |
| Year Built | 1949 |
| Stories Count | 1 |
| Township | New Buffalo City |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Waterfront Features | Lake |
| County | Berrien |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Garage Y/N | No |
| Other Structures | Guest House |
| Total Rooms | 5 |
| Full Baths | 1 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | At Whittaker Street,go West on Buffalo Street to South on Smith Street |
| City | New Buffalo |
| Body of Water | Lake Michigan |
| High School District | New Buffalo |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 7841.0 |
| Carport Y/N | No |
| Listing Terms | Cash,Conventional |
| Land Lease Y/N | No |
| Tax Annual Amount | 2303.0 |
| Home Warranty Y/N | No |
| Lease Renewal Y/N | No |
| Additional Parcels Y/N | No |
| Rent Control Y/N | No |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Tax Assessed Value | 85844 |
| MobileHomeRemainsYN | No |
| Legal Description | THE SE'LY 54' OF LOT 8 & THE NW'LY 6' OF LOT 7 ALL IN BLK 26 VILL PLAT OF NEW BUFFALO |
| Senior Community | None |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Ceiling Fan(s),Broadband,Center Island,Eat-in Kitchen |
|---|---|
| Basement | Full |
| Flooring | Carpet,Ceramic Tile,Engineered Hardwood |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | Yes |
| Heating Y/N | Yes |
| Window Features | Window Treatments |
| Fireplace Y/N | No |
| Laundry Features | In Basement |
| Total Bedrooms | 2 |
| Below Grade Finished Area | 0.0 |
| Main Level Bedrooms | 2 |
| Total Baths | 1 |
Exterior Features
| Lot Features | Level |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Public |
| Lot Size Area | 0.18 |
| Spa | No |
| Building Area Total | 781.0 |
| Lot Dimensions | 60 x 132 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.18 |
| Road Surface Type | Paved |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
| Crops Included Y/N | No |
| Horse Y/N | No |
| Irrigation Water Rights Y/N | No |
| All Sports | True |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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