$534,900
226 S Chicago Street
New Buffalo, MI 49117
MLS# 26038387
4 beds  |  2 baths  |  900 sqft


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Open House (07/25/2026 - 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm)

Property Description
City of New Buffalo, about one mile from downtown and the beach, this thoughtfully, efficiently, beautifully renovated ranch offers comfort, style, and convenience. Extensively remodeled from top to bottom, the home now features 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and approximately 1,800square feet of living space. The spacious open-concept floor plan showcases a brand-new kitchen with stainless steel appliances, updated cabinetry, and seamless flow into the living and dining areas. Improvements include a new laundry area, updated electrical and plumbing systems, and the addition of a fourth bedroom and second full bath. Outside, enjoy a fenced backyard with plenty of room for a future pool. The attached garage offersspace for 2+ vehicles with tandem parking potential and could even be adapted to include a summer room or poolside entertaining space. This home is located near New Buffalo Elementary School, downtown shops and restaurants, the Marina, Lake Michigan beaches and Parks!

Details
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Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Detroit/WBuffalo/SEagle
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: New Buffalo City
Subdivision: Virginia Add
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 594.33
Ownership Type: Private Owned
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 66x132 more or less
Road Frontage: 66
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Fireplace: No
Total Fireplaces: 0
Waterfront: No
Body of Water: Lake Michigan
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 3
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 900
SqFt Above Grade: 900
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 800
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 100
Building Total SqFt: 1800
Total Beds Above Grade: 3
Statewide Lakes & Rivers: Lake Michigan
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 1
School District: New Buffalo
# of Outbuildings: 0
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.2
Lot Square Footage: 8712
Year Built: 1958
Total Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 2
Total Baths: 2
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 79881
SEV: 135400
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 3818
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 0
Spec Assessment & Type: BTA if any
Tax ID #: 11-62-8270-0025-00-7
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: City of New Buffalo, about one mile from downtown and the beach, this thoughtfully, efficiently, beautifully renovated ranch offers comfort, style, and convenience. Extensively remodeled from top to bottom, the home now features 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and approximately 1,800square feet of living space. The spacious open-concept floor plan showcases a brand-new kitchen with stainless steel appliances, updated cabinetry, and seamless flow into the living and dining areas. Improvements include a new laundry area, updated electrical and plumbing systems, and the addition of a fourth bedroom and second full bath. Outside, enjoy a fenced backyard with plenty of room for a future pool. The attached garage offersspace for 2+ vehicles with tandem parking potential and could even be adapted to include a summer room or poolside entertaining space. This home is located near New Buffalo Elementary School, downtown shops and restaurants, the Marina, Lake Michigan beaches and Parks!
Legal: LOT 5 BLK 3 SUB OF BLKS 355 & 359 & PART OF BLK 363 VIRGINIA ADD TO VILLAGE 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
Lot Description
Level: 1
Sidewalk: 1
Wooded: 1
Street Type
Paved: 1
Public: 1
Util Avail at Street
High Speed Internet: 1
Natural Gas Available: 1
Storm Sewer: 1
Utilities Attached
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water
Public: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Mineral Rights
Unknown: 1
Laundry Features
In Basement: 1
Laundry Room: 1
Exterior Material
Vinyl Siding: 1
Roofing
Composition: 1
Parking Features
Attached: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Garage Faces Front: 1
Tandem: 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: 1
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 3
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 900
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Bedrooms: 1
Basement Full Baths: 1
Basement Finished SQFT: 800
Total Basement SQFT: 900
Manufactured
Manufactured Y/N: No
Driveway
Paved: 1
Substructure
Full: 1
Windows
Replacement: 1
Kitchen Features
Center Island: 1
Eating Area: 1
Mud Room Access: 1
Additional Items
Basement Finished: 1
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Ensuite: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Dryer: 1
Microwave: 1
Oven: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Water Heater
Natural Gas: 1
Fencing
Fenced Back: 1
Chain Link: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Patio: 1
Porch(es): 1
Covered: 1
Deck: 1
Flooring
Other: 1
Vinyl: 1
Security Features
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s): 1
Smoke Detector(s): 1
Landscape
Flower Garden: 1
Shrubs/Hedges: 1
Architectural Style
Bungalow: 1
Ranch: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Location Property Info
County: Berrien
Street #: 226
Street Direction: S
Street Name: Chicago
Suffix: Street
State: MI
Zip Code: 49117
Zip (4): 1330
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $534,900
Current Price: $534,900
Listing Date: 2026-07-24
Remarks Misc
Directions: W Buffalo to S Chicago St to 226 S Chicago. Please park in driveway as City of NB is ticketing. You may park on Detroit opposite side of mailboxes as there is curb. Thank you!
Property Features
Water Type: Lake
Laundry Features: In Basement; Laundry Room
Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding
Roofing: Composition
Windows: Replacement
Substructure: Full
Lot Description: Level; Sidewalk; Wooded
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities Attached: Natural Gas Connected
Util Avail at Street: High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Available; Storm Sewer
Kitchen Features: Center Island; Eating Area; Mud Room Access
Additional Items: Basement Finished; Ceiling Fan(s); Ensuite; Garage Door Opener
Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Water Heater: Natural Gas
Fencing: Fenced Back; Chain Link
Flooring: Other; Vinyl
Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Patio; Porch(es)
Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s); Smoke Detector(s)
Landscape: Flower Garden; Shrubs/Hedges
Parking Features: Attached; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Front; Tandem
Architectural Style: Bungalow; Ranch
Driveway: Paved
Street Type: Paved; Public
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
Open House/Broker Tour Sat July 25, 2026-Light Bites from Angela's Provisions and Sips at 226 S Chicago St New Buffalo! Please park either on Detroit St with curb opposite mailboxes or on S Chicago, not in grass. Extensive Remodel! Room for pool and summer room! Beautifully furnished by Imperial Furniture of Dowagiac! Noon to 3 pm est/MI time.
Room Information
Room Name Level Remarks
KitchenMainOpen Concept
Dining AreaMainOpen to basement staircase
Living RoomMainOpen w/garage Entry
Primary BedroomMainNW-Barndoor-Ensuite w/JacknJill to hall
Primary BathroomMainJacknJill/Dble Sinks/Tub-Shower
Bathroom 2BasementFull bath added
Bedroom 2BasementLarge Bedroom w/Egress
Bedroom 3MainNE
Bedroom 4MainE
OtherMainHallway
RecreationBasement
OtherBasementMake an office/play/Study

IDX
Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing Agent: Laura J Davis

Last Updated: July - 24 - 2026

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