$789,000

116 W Clay St New Buffalo, MI 49117

$9,369
Closing credit¹
5 beds
2 full, 1 partial
2,720 sqft
0.3 acres
$290 / 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
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,720 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.28 Acres
Year built1920
ParkingAttached
MLS #69025019783
Attached garage2 spaces
WaterfrontLake Front, Public Lake, Water Access
FireplaceOther Locations

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • 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: $789,000
  • Price/SqFt: $290
  • 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: 2,720 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.28 Acres
  • MLS Number: 69025019783
  • 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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traditional home with board and batten siding, covered porch, an attached garage, concrete driveway, and a front lawn

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116 W Clay St

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty 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.

All data from GreatSchools

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. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.

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?

  • HuntingHunting
  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating
  • NASCARNASCAR

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • DillardsDillards
  • Dick's Sporting GoodsDick's Sporting Goods
  • Wal-MartWal-Mart

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Cracker BarrelCracker Barrel
  • Texas RoadhouseTexas Roadhouse
  • Hardee'sHardee's

What do the neighbors drive?

  • CadillacCadillac
  • SubaruSubaru
  • RamRam

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • News/Talk/InformationNews/Talk/Information
  • New CountryNew Country
  • Classic CountryClassic 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 $789,000.

The property 116 W Clay St is a house located in New Buffalo, Michigan, 49117.

Active Listing: 116 W Clay St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

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 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The property 116 W Clay St is 2,720 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 2,720 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 6, 2025 and is currently priced at $789,000.

New Buffalo, MI housing market in April 2025 saw over 2 listings sold above listed price, more than 0 sold at listed price and over 10 sold below. Between March and April 2025, New Buffalo, MI real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 19.4%. While the average time on the market in April 2025 was 78 days, the median list price was $675,000.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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