Enjoy year-round weekends or full time living in this stylish cottage/vacation getaway- all while being sidewalk walk-able to downtown New Buffalo's shops, Lake Michigan, the BEACH, marina & Amtrak service! Features an enormous 432sqft. cedar porch overlooking the pool & open deck, an inviting stone fireplace, contemporary kitchen with granite counters, 3 BRs, 2 Full baths, central air, city water, city sewer, full basement, 2-car garage, all enveloped in a park like setting, just under an Acre. Location is just past the City Limits, in the Township, where taxes are lower & Vacation Rentals are permitted!!!!! Giant screen porch is 432sqft of living space, not included in $/sf. Could come Turn-key, with most furnishings, minus some personal items. Offer today
Enjoy year-round weekends or full time living in this stylish cottage/vacation getaway- all while being sidewalk walk-able to downtown New Buffalo's shops, Lake Michigan, the BEACH, marina & Amtrak service! Features an enormous 432sqft. cedar porch overlooking the pool & open deck, an inviting stone fireplace, contemporary kitchen with granite counters, 3 BRs, 2 Full baths, central air, city water, city sewer, full basement, 2-car garage, all enveloped in a park like setting, just under an Acre. Location is just past the City Limits, in the Township, where taxes are lower & Vacation Rentals are permitted!!!!! Giant screen porch is 432sqft of living space, not included in $/sf. Could come Turn-key, with most furnishings, minus some personal items. Offer today
REALCOMP #69021110465
Dec 27, 2021
Sold
$400,000
$332/sq ft
Nov 21, 2021
Contingent
—
Oct 13, 2021
Listed
$439,000
$364/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #70199561
Oct 12, 2021
Listing Removed
—
Jun 27, 2021
Listed
$449,900
$373/sq ft
REALCOMP #69021024864
Oct 13, 2021
Listing Removed
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Aug 3, 2021
Price Changed
$449,900
$373/sq ft
Jun 27, 2021
Listed
$459,500
$381/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #16025162
Sep 6, 2016
Sold
$210,000
$174/sq ft
Sep 3, 2016
Pending
—
Jul 25, 2016
Contingent
—
Jul 18, 2016
Price Changed
$229,900
$191/sq ft
Jul 7, 2016
Price Changed
$234,900
$195/sq ft
May 24, 2016
Listed
$239,000
$198/sq ft
REALCOMP #69016025162
Sep 6, 2016
Sold
$210,000
$174/sq ft
May 24, 2016
Listed
$229,900
$191/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #12031181
Apr 13, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Jun 5, 2012
Listed
$199,000
$165/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #11045094
Apr 13, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Aug 12, 2011
Listed
$209,000
$173/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #2802105
Sep 25, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Jan 17, 2008
Listed
$139,000
$115/sq ft
REALCOMP #69012031181
Oct 5, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Jun 5, 2012
Listed
$199,000
$165/sq ft
REALCOMP #69011045094
Jan 11, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Aug 12, 2011
Listed
$209,000
$173/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #2903593
May 11, 2009
Sold
$92,500
$77/sq ft
Feb 4, 2009
Listed
$104,900
$87/sq ft
REALCOMP #69002903593
May 11, 2009
Sold
$92,500
$77/sq ft
Feb 4, 2009
Listed
$104,900
$87/sq ft
REALCOMP #69002802105
Jan 17, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Jan 17, 2008
Listed
$139,000
$115/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #9810186
Nov 5, 1998
Sold
$79,800
$66/sq ft
Apr 18, 1998
Listed
$83,500
$69/sq ft
REALCOMP #69009810186
Nov 5, 1998
Sold
$79,800
$66/sq ft
Apr 18, 1998
Listed
$83,500
$69/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,718 (+1.1%)
2024
$4,668 (+4.8%)
2023
$4,456 (−9.8%)
2022
$4,942 (+83.4%)
2021
$2,695 (+3.8%)
2020
$2,595 (+1.0%)
2019
$2,569 (+179.2%)
2005
$920
Tax history for 12449 Lubke Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,718 (+1.1%)
2024
$4,668 (+4.8%)
2023
$4,456 (−9.8%)
2022
$4,942 (+83.4%)
2021
$2,695 (+3.8%)
2020
$2,595 (+1.0%)
2019
$2,569 (+179.2%)
2005
$920
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Directions: From the public Beach: North Whittaker Street to US-12 (Buffalo Street) West to South Barker Street to West Detroit Street to address. West Detroit Street becomes Lubke Road, just past the elementary school.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,224
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.84 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1936
Year Renovated: —
County: Berrien County
APN: 13-4200-0001-00-4
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
New Buffalo Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
8/10
New Buffalo Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
9/10
New Buffalo Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
New Buffalo, MI • 49117
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 3.1 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.3 hrs
3.1 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$457,000 – $553,000
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