$1,550,000
New Buffalo, MI 49117
MLS# 26043286
5 beds | 5 baths | 3606 sqft
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Property Description
Own a piece of New Buffalo history and enjoy the best of both worlds—a distinctive second home with an established short-term rental history.Dating to approximately 1890, this beautifully preserved Victorian blends historic character with the space, updates and location today's buyers are looking for. Offering more than 3,250 square feet of finished living space across three levels, the home features 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths, including a main-level bedroom and full bath suite, along with a flexible main-level den and fully finished third floor—ideal for a home office, recreation room or guest accommodations. Thoughtful improvements have modernized the home while preserving the architectural details that make it special, including updated HVAC, plumbing and electrical, replacement windows and doors, and a roof installed in 2018. Detailed millwork, generous crown molding and substantial trim add warmth, character and a sense of history throughout. Located in the heart of New Buffalo's
Details
Documents
Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Merchant
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: New Buffalo City
Subdivision: Central Business District
Office/Contract Info
On-Market Date: 2026-08-18
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 429.84
Ownership Type: Private Owned
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 66 x132
Road Frontage: 66
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 5
Fireplace: No
Waterfront: No
Body of Water: Lake Michigan
Income Property: Yes
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 9
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 3606
SqFt Above Grade: 3606
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 0
Building Total SqFt: 3606
Total Beds Above Grade: 5
Statewide Lakes & Rivers: Lake Michigan
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 3
School District: New Buffalo
# of Outbuildings: 0
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.2
Lot Square Footage: 8869
Year Built: 1890
Total Bedrooms: 5
Full Baths: 4
Half Baths: 1
Total Baths: 5
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 425032
SEV: 593100
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 12256
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 0
Spec Assessment & Type: none known
Tax ID #: 11-62-0340-0125-00-2
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Own a piece of New Buffalo history and enjoy the best of both worlds—a distinctive second home with an established short-term rental history.Dating to approximately 1890, this beautifully preserved Victorian blends historic character with the space, updates and location today's buyers are looking for. Offering more than 3,250 square feet of finished living space across three levels, the home features 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths, including a main-level bedroom and full bath suite, along with a flexible main-level den and fully finished third floor—ideal for a home office, recreation room or guest accommodations. Thoughtful improvements have modernized the home while preserving the architectural details that make it special, including updated HVAC, plumbing and electrical, replacement windows and doors, and a roof installed in 2018. Detailed millwork, generous crown molding and substantial trim add warmth, character and a sense of history throughout. Located in the heart of New Buffalo's
Legal: LOT 5 BLK 11 VILL PLAT OF NEW BUFFALO
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: Yes
Water Frontage: 0
Water Type
Lake: 1
Water Fea. Amenities
All Sports: 1
Public Access 1 Mile or Less: 1
Street Type
Paved: 1
Public: 1
Utilities Attached
Cable Connected: 1
High Speed Internet: 1
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Phone Connected: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water
Public: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Mineral Rights
Unknown: 1
Laundry Features
Laundry Room: 1
Main Level: 1
Assoc. Amenities
Pets Allowed: 1
Exterior Material
Wood Siding: 1
Roofing
Composition: 1
Parking Features
Detached: 1
Heat Source
Natural Gas: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Forced Air: 1
Air Conditioning
Central Air: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Upper Bedrooms: 4
Upper Full Baths: 3
Upper Level Square Feet: 2018
Total Baths Above Grade: 5
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 1
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Half Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 1588
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Finished SQFT: 0
Total Basement SQFT: 0
Driveway
Unpaved: 1
Substructure
Michigan Basement: 1
Partial: 1
Windows
Insulated Windows: 1
Replacement: 1
Kitchen Features
Eating Area: 1
Additional Items
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Sump Pump: 1
Window Treatments: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Microwave: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Exterior Features
3 Season Room: 1
Scrn Porch: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Porch(es): 1
Deck: 1
Flooring
Wood: 1
Landscape
Flower Garden: 1
Shrubs/Hedges: 1
Architectural Style
Victorian: 1
Possession
Negotiable: 1
Location Property Info
County: Berrien
Street #: 108
Street Direction: N
Street Name: Barton
Suffix: Street
State: MI
Zip Code: 49117
Zip (4): 1057
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $1,550,000
Current Price: $1,550,000
Listing Date: 2026-08-16
Remarks Misc
Directions: Buffalo to Barton (one block west of Whittaker, north (toward lake)
Property Features
Water Type: Lake
Laundry Features: Laundry Room; Main Level
Exterior Material: Wood Siding
Roofing: Composition
Windows: Insulated Windows; Replacement
Substructure: Michigan Basement; Partial
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Connected; Phone Connected
Kitchen Features: Eating Area
Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s); Sump Pump; Window Treatments
Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Exterior Features: 3 Season Room; Scrn Porch
Flooring: Wood
Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Porch(es)
Landscape: Flower Garden; Shrubs/Hedges
Parking Features: Detached
Architectural Style: Victorian
Driveway: Unpaved
Street Type: Paved; Public
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional
Possession: Negotiable
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
Central Business District, the home is within walking distance of downtown dining and shopping, the Amtrak station, marina and Lake Michigan beach. There are very few single-family homes with such a short walk to everything New Buffalo has to offer. With an established short-term rental history, this property offers a unique opportunity to enjoy your own New Buffalo retreat while having the flexibility to generate rental income when you're not using it. Whether you're looking for a second home, an investment property, or the perfect combination of both, this is a rare chance to own an exceptional piece of New Buffalo history.
Room Information
| Room Name | Length | Width | Level | Remarks |
| Living Room | 13.00 | 14.00 | Main | |
| Dining Room | 15.00 | 15.00 | Main | |
| Primary Bedroom | 14.00 | 11.00 | Main | |
| Den | 11.00 | 13.00 | Main | |
| Kitchen | 16.00 | 14.00 | Main | |
| Other | 13.00 | 9.00 | Main | Screened porch |
| Laundry | 9.00 | 8.00 | Main | |
| Bedroom 2 | 24.00 | 14.00 | Upper | |
| Bedroom 3 | 14.00 | 15.00 | Upper | |
| Bedroom 4 | 21.00 | 15.00 | Upper | 2nd floor primary bedroom |
| Loft | 30.00 | 28.00 | Upper | 5th Bedroom |
Seller's Disclosure/ Lead Based Paint 
Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty SWM
Listing Agent: James Garrison
Last Updated: August - 18 - 2026
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