$9,499 Closing Credit¹
#25022477, Mark Donnelly, Listing office: RE/MAX Harbor Country @ New Buffalo
$739,000 List price
116 W Clay St New Buffalo, MI 49117
$8,776
Closing credit¹
5 beds
3 full
2,487 sqft
0.3 acres
$297 / sqft
House
Property details
About 116 W Clay St
Meticulously updated 5br/3ba home just a few blocks from downtown New Buffalo's beach, dining and shopping! You'll fall in love with this spacious, light-filled home with open plan living. The kitchen delights with new counters, new appliances and freshly painted cabinets. Bathrooms are newly updated with spa-like finishes. You'll live all summer in the exquisite, brand new screen porch with a vaulted, beamed ceiling, custom built-in grill and a beautiful stone fireplace. Have a splash in the fun above-ground pool! Entire interior has been freshly painted! This is a gorgeous home in a quiet New Buffalo neighborhood close to National Blue Ribbon Schools, a breathtaking public beach, and great dining all just a one-hour Amtrak ride from downtown Chicago. Your Michigan life starts here!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Active Backup)
(Active Backup)
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,487 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.28 Acres
Year built1920
ParkingAttached
MLS #69025024872
Attached garage2 spaces
WaterfrontLake Front, Public Lake, Water Access
FireplaceOther Locations
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Basement: Yes
- Fireplace: Other Locations
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Attached
- Waterfront: Lake Front, Public Lake, Water Access
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $739,000
- Price/SqFt: $297
- Annual Tax Amount: $6,303
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Corner Lot
- Directions: I94 exit 1 to S Whittaker Street to W Clay Street to property on corner of Clay and Barker
- Year Built: 1920
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 2,487 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.28 Acres
- MLS Number: 69025024872
- MLS Name: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS
- Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty
- Office Phone: (269) 469-3950
- Listing Agent: ChooseChad Team
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $229,300 | $6,303 |
| 2023 | $170,200 | $4,549 |
| 2022 | $157,400 | $4,526 |
| 2021 | $157,600 | $3,351 |
| 2020 | $138,500 | $2,837 |
| 2019 | $90,900 | $1,881 |
| 2018 | $90,900 | $3,880 |
| 2017 | $93,200 | $3,896 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
9
New Buffalo Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.9 mi
•12291 Lubke Rd
6
Springfield Elementary School
Public District PK-6
4.8 mi
•3054 W 800 N
6
Three Oaks Elementary School
Public District 3-5
7.0 mi
•100 Oak St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $37,128. Residents of New Buffalo, MI typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Most families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
47%
<35k
48%
35k-100k
6%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
55%
Single, No Kids
7%
Single, with Kids
26%
Married, No Kids
12%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
8%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
16%
18-34 yrs old
48%
35-64 yrs old
20%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Hunting
Figure Skating
NASCAR
Where do the neighbors shop?
Dillards
Dick's Sporting Goods
Wal-Mart
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Cracker Barrel
Texas Roadhouse
Hardee's
What do the neighbors drive?
Cadillac
Subaru
Ram
What do the neighbors listen to?
News/Talk/Information
New Country
Classic Country
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 116 W Clay St
The listing price of 116 W Clay St property is $739,000.
The property 116 W Clay St is a house located in New Buffalo, Michigan, 49117.
Accepting Backup Offers: 116 W Clay St is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.
The nearby schools for 116 W Clay St are: New Buffalo Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Springfield Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Three Oaks Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), New Buffalo Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Renaissance Academy Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Krueger Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), New Buffalo Senior High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), River Valley Middlehigh School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Michigan City High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $6,303 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 116 W Clay St has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
The property 116 W Clay St is 2,487 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 116 W Clay St is 1920.
This home is located at 116 W Clay St in New Buffalo, MI and zip code 49117. This 2,487 square foot home, which was built in 1920, sits on a 0.28 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 29, 2025 and is currently priced at $739,000.
In May 2025 more than 2 listings in New Buffalo, MI were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 3 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 8 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in New Buffalo, MI increased by 23.1% between April and May 2025. While the average time on the market in May 2025 was 44 days, the median list price was $662,000.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.