$650,000
New Buffalo, MI 49117
MLS# 26027703
3 beds | 2 baths | 2100 sqft
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Open House (06/13/2026 - 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
Property Description
OPEN HOUSE SAT. -- Located just outside the city limits, where short-term vacation rentals ARE permitted, this property presents a compelling opportunity for both personal enjoyment and Vacation Rental potential. Enjoy easy access to the City of New Buffalo's coveted downtown, perfect for healthy strolls to Lake Michigan's shoreline, or a quick 6-MIN drive (10 mins. by Bike) to the Amtrak for seamless travel into downtown Chicago. BUILT IN 2005, this well-maintained home offers 2,825 sq.ft. of living space w/ generously sized bedrooms, closets and storage throughout. The primary en-suite has both a walk-in shower, spa bath and a 13x7 walk-in closet. A large backyard deck provides the perfect setting for al fresco dining and relaxed summer evenings. The lower level is equally impressive, w/ 10-foot ceilings and daylight windows, it offers exceptional flexibility-- ideal for creating a private media lounge, fitness studio, luxurious guest quarters, or a combination of these spaces. CON'T
Details
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Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: West Detroit St and Lubke Road
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: New Buffalo Twp
Subdivision: Kissman Sub
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 309.52
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 100 X 150.
Road Frontage: 100
Garage Y/N: No
Waterfront: Yes
Body of Water: Turtle Creek
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 9
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2825
SqFt Above Grade: 2100
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 725
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 640
Building Total SqFt: 3465
Total Beds Above Grade: 3
Statewide Lakes & Rivers: Turtle Creek
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 1
School District: New Buffalo
Elementary School: New Buffalo Elementary School
High School: New Buffalo Senior High School
Middle School: New Buffalo Middle School
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.35
Lot Square Footage: 15419
Year Built: 2005
Total Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 2
Total Baths: 2
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 195500
SEV: 195500
For Tax Year: 2024
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 3894
Tax Year: 2024
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: None known.
Zoning: R-1 LOW DENSITY
Tax ID #: 11-13-4200-0011-00-0
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: OPEN HOUSE SAT. -- Located just outside the city limits, where short-term vacation rentals ARE permitted, this property presents a compelling opportunity for both personal enjoyment and Vacation Rental potential. Enjoy easy access to the City of New Buffalo's coveted downtown, perfect for healthy strolls to Lake Michigan's shoreline, or a quick 6-MIN drive (10 mins. by Bike) to the Amtrak for seamless travel into downtown Chicago. BUILT IN 2005, this well-maintained home offers 2,825 sq.ft. of living space w/ generously sized bedrooms, closets and storage throughout. The primary en-suite has both a walk-in shower, spa bath and a 13x7 walk-in closet. A large backyard deck provides the perfect setting for al fresco dining and relaxed summer evenings. The lower level is equally impressive, w/ 10-foot ceilings and daylight windows, it offers exceptional flexibility-- ideal for creating a private media lounge, fitness studio, luxurious guest quarters, or a combination of these spaces. CON'T
Legal: LOT 11 KISSMAN SUB; per tax and title records.
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: Yes
Water Frontage: 100
Water Type
Lake: 1
Stream/Creek: 1
Water Fea. Amenities
All Sports: 1
Public Access 1 Mile or Less: 1
Lot Description
Cul-De-Sac: 1
Street Type
Paved: 1
Public: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water
Well: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
MSHDA: 1
Rural Development: 1
VA Loan: 1
Laundry Features
Laundry Room: 1
Main Level: 1
Exterior Material
Aluminum Siding: 1
Parking Features
Attached: 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
Total Baths Above Grade: 2
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 3
Main Full Baths: 2
Main Level SQFT: 2100
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Finished SQFT: 725
Total Basement SQFT: 1540
Driveway
Gravel: 1
Substructure
Daylight: 1
Full: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Deck: 1
Landscape
Ground Cover: 1
Shrubs/Hedges: 1
Architectural Style
Ranch: 1
Location Property Info
County: Berrien
Street #: 12589
Street Name: Ed Berth
Suffix: Drive
State: MI
Zip Code: 49117
Zip (4): 8920
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $650,000
Current Price: $650,000
Listing Date: 2026-06-07
Remarks Misc
Directions: From New Buffalo's public BEACH: Take North Whittaker Street South to US-12/Buffalo Street, go West on Buffalo St. to South Willard Street, go South on Willard to West Detroit Street, go West to Ed Berth Drive to address and sign. Note
West Detroit Street becomes Lubke Road, just past the New Buffalo Elementary School.
Property Features
Water Type: Lake; Stream/Creek
Laundry Features: Laundry Room; Main Level
Exterior Material: Aluminum Siding
Substructure: Daylight; Full
Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Well
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Patio and Porch Features: Deck
Landscape: Ground Cover; Shrubs/Hedges
Parking Features: Attached
Architectural Style: Ranch
Driveway: Gravel
Street Type: Paved; Public
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; MSHDA; Rural Development; VA Loan
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
Nature lovers will appreciate the wooded natural setting with Turtle Creek meandoring along, and close to well-groomed hiking trails, great for kids and pets. Close to the award-winning New Buffalo Elementary school, with sidewalk access into downtown. Whether envisioned as a personal coastal escape or an income-generating asset, this is your chance to own in one of Michigan's most sought-after Lake Michigan communities.
Seller's Disclosure 
Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing Agent: Angella German
Last Updated: June - 08 - 2026
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