$520,000
New Buffalo, MI 49117
MLS# 26008239
Status: Pending
3 beds | 1 baths | 1041 sqft
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Property Description
Set on a rare half-acre lot in the heart of New Buffalo, 230 S. Willard offers space, privacy, and true walkability just minutes from downtown shops, restaurants, the marina, and the beaches of Lake Michigan. The expansive .51-acre parcel provides room for a pool, lush gardens, outdoor kitchen, or future additions, while mature trees create a settled, residential feel. A two-car garage adds everyday convenience and storage for beach gear and bikes. Inside, the layout offers comfortable gathering spaces filled with natural light, and there's clear potential to expand into the second floor -- ideal for a spacious primary suite retreat, additional guest quarters, or a large bunk room designed for hosting. With generous land, flexibility, and an unbeatable in-town location, this property delivers long-term value and the ease of Harbor Country living in one compelling opportunity at a nice price
Details
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Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: S Willard and W Detroit
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: New Buffalo Twp
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 499.52
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: approx 164 ft x 134 ft
Road Frontage: 164
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 1
Waterfront: No
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 7
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1041
SqFt Above Grade: 1041
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 926
Building Total SqFt: 2188
Total Beds Above Grade: 3
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 2
School District: New Buffalo
# of Outbuildings: 1
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.51
Lot Square Footage: 22091
Year Built: 1920
Total Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 1
Total Baths: 1
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 126284
SEV: 150900
For Tax Year: 2024
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 5671
Tax Year: 2024
Homestead %: 0
Spec Assessment & Type: NONE KNOWN
Zoning: SF
Tax ID #: 11-62-8200-0358-02-1
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Set on a rare half-acre lot in the heart of New Buffalo, 230 S. Willard offers space, privacy, and true walkability just minutes from downtown shops, restaurants, the marina, and the beaches of Lake Michigan. The expansive .51-acre parcel provides room for a pool, lush gardens, outdoor kitchen, or future additions, while mature trees create a settled, residential feel. A two-car garage adds everyday convenience and storage for beach gear and bikes. Inside, the layout offers comfortable gathering spaces filled with natural light, and there's clear potential to expand into the second floor -- ideal for a spacious primary suite retreat, additional guest quarters, or a large bunk room designed for hosting. With generous land, flexibility, and an unbeatable in-town location, this property delivers long-term value and the ease of Harbor Country living in one compelling opportunity at a nice price
Legal: COM SE COR OF BLK 358 VIRGINIA ADD TO VILLAGE OF NEW BUFFALO TH S60DEG W 132' N30DEG W 164' N60DEG E 132' S30DEG E 164' TO BEG
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: No
Lot Description
Corner Lot: 1
Sidewalk: 1
Other Structures
Shed(s): 1
Street Type
Paved: 1
Public: 1
Utilities Attached
Cable Connected: 1
High Speed Internet: 1
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water
Public: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Mineral Rights
Unknown: 1
Laundry Features
Lower Level: 1
Exterior Material
Brick: 1
Parking Features
Detached: 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
Upper Bedrooms: 1
Upper Level Square Feet: 336
Total Baths Above Grade: 1
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 2
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 926
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Finished SQFT: 0
Total Basement SQFT: 926
Driveway
Paved: 1
Substructure
Full: 1
Kitchen Features
Mud Room Access: 1
Pantry: 1
Fireplace
Electric Built-in: 1
Additional Items
Garage Door Opener: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Water Heater
Electric: 1
Fencing
Fenced Back: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Porch(es): 1
Flooring
Wood: 1
Landscape
Flower Garden: 1
Ground Cover: 1
Shrubs/Hedges: 1
Outbuilding 1
Outbuilding Description: Storage Shed
Outbuilding 1 Dimensions: 10X8
Outbuilding 1 SqFt: 120
Outbuilding Floor Type 1
Outbuilding 1 Floor Type - Wood: 1
Architectural Style
Bungalow: 1
Traditional: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Location Property Info
County: Berrien
Street #: 230
Street Direction: S
Street Name: Willard
Suffix: Street
State: MI
Zip Code: 49117
Zip (4): 1381
OfficeContract Info
Status: Pending
List Price: $520,000
Current Price: $520,000
Listing Date: 2026-03-05
Remarks Misc
Directions: From I-94, take Exit 1 toward New Buffalo. Head west on US-12 / Buffalo Street toward downtown. Continue straight through town past shops and restaurants. Turn left onto S. Whittaker Street, then turn right onto Mechanic Street. Continue a few blocks and turn left onto S. Willard Street. 230 S. Willard will be on your left.
Status Change Info
Under Contract Date: 2026-03-08
Property Features
Laundry Features: Lower Level
Exterior Material: Brick
Substructure: Full
Lot Description: Corner Lot; Sidewalk
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Connected
Kitchen Features: Mud Room Access; Pantry
Fireplace: Electric Built-in
Additional Items: Garage Door Opener
Appliances: Dishwasher; Range; Refrigerator
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Water Heater: Electric
Fencing: Fenced Back
Flooring: Wood
Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
Landscape: Flower Garden; Ground Cover; Shrubs/Hedges
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Outbuilding Floor Type 1: Outbuilding 1 Floor Type - Wood
Parking Features: Detached
Architectural Style: Bungalow; Traditional
Driveway: Paved
Street Type: Paved; Public
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Sale Conditions: None
Room Information
| Room Name | Length | Length | Width | Level | Width | Remarks |
| Kitchen | 14.00 | 14.00 | 11.00 | Main | 11.00 | |
| Living Room | 11.00 | 11.00 | 15.00 | 15.00 | ||
| Primary Bedroom | 10.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 | ||
| Bedroom 2 | 10.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 | ||
| Dining Room | 13.00 | 13.00 | 13.00 | 13.00 | ||
| Bedroom 3 | 13.00 | 13.00 | 11.00 | 11.00 | ||
| Other | 14.00 | 14.00 | 7.00 | 7.00 | Enclosed Porch |
Listing Office: @properties Christie's International R.E.
Listing Agent: Heidi Picard
Last Updated: March - 19 - 2026
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