$349,000

1603 E Detroit St New Buffalo, MI 49117

$4,144
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
1,640 sqft
0.2 acres
$213 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1603 E Detroit St

Nicely updated 3br/1ba home tucked away on a private, dead-end street that's close to downtown New Buffalo's beach, restaurants, shopping and schools. The eat-in kitchen gets tons of natural light and offers stainless steel appliances. Big windows in the living room bring in the sunshine. Updated bathroom and main level laundry. Basement is partially finished and has a wet bar for entertaining! You'll love the big yard with ravine views, flowering trees and plenty of room to add a garage. Take advantage of nearby pickle ball courts, bike paths and easy access to Chicago via Amtrak.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,640 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.2 Acres
Year built1960
MLS #69025020695

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $349,000
  • Price/SqFt: $212
  • Annual Tax Amount: $742
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Directions: Clay Street, past school, to Biddle (dead end) to property at corner of Biddle E Detroit
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Stories: 1
  • Living Area: 1,640 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.2 Acres
  • MLS Number: 69025020695
  • 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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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Aug 04, 2015
Home Sold
$70,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$18,400$742
2023$16,100$773
2022$18,400$773
2021$18,400$752
2020$16,000$1,196
2019$34,300$1,603
2018$34,300$-

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

9

New Buffalo Elementary School

Public District PK-5

2.0 mi

12291 Lubke Rd

6

Springfield Elementary School

Public District PK-6

5.7 mi

3054 W 800 N

6

Three Oaks Elementary School

Public District 3-5

6.0 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 $37,125. Typical income of New Buffalo, MI residents is less than $<35k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

46%
<35k
38%
35k-100k
6%
100k-200k
10%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

48%
Single, No Kids
10%
Single, with Kids
27%
Married, No Kids
15%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

11%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
19%
18-34 yrs old
48%
35-64 yrs old
16%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • HuntingHunting
  • Pro WrestlingPro Wrestling
  • NASCARNASCAR

Where do the neighbors shop?

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

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

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

What do the neighbors drive?

  • RamRam
  • SubaruSubaru
  • CadillacCadillac

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Classic CountryClassic Country
  • New CountryNew Country
  • News/Talk/InformationNews/Talk/Information
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 1603 E Detroit St

The listing price of 1603 E Detroit St property is $349,000.

The property 1603 E Detroit St is a house located in New Buffalo, Michigan, 49117.

Active Listing: 1603 E Detroit St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 1603 E Detroit 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 $742 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on August 4, 2015 for $70,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 1603 E Detroit St has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The property 1603 E Detroit St is 1,640 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 1603 E Detroit St is 1960.

This home is located at 1603 E Detroit St in New Buffalo, MI and zip code 49117. This 1,640 square foot home, which was built in 1960, sits on a 0.20 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 9, 2025 and is currently priced at $349,000.

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. In April 2025 in New Buffalo, MI there were 19.4% more homes for sale than in March. In April 2025, listings were on the market for 78 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $675,000.

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

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