Live the life you have always dreamt of on fabulous 5+ acre property in New Buffalo Township. Less than 5 minutes to downtown New Buffalo. A private oasis away from it all yet so close to city activity, restaurants, and the public beach. This Mid-Century Modern gem is solid and ready for your vision to come alive with some TLC and creativity. Set on beautifully wooded acreage, a 1000-foot private driveway entrance leads you to a vast park like setting where the house is nestled in nature and beauty. A 21 x 40 pole barn offers plenty of room for your boat, snowmobiles, or even a guest house. The house itself offers 2 spacious bedrooms and one full bath with ample space for additions. Vault the ceilings in the living room for additional lighting and an open feeling.
Single-familyProperty Type
1957Year Built
5.59 acresLot Size
$285Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Terry Vravis• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Bought with Tamra Curtis• Cressy & Everett Real Estate
Live the life you have always dreamt of on fabulous 5+ acre property in New Buffalo Township. Less than 5 minutes to downtown New Buffalo. A private oasis away from it all yet so close to city activity, restaurants, and the public beach. This Mid-Century Modern gem is solid and ready for your vision to come alive with some TLC and creativity. Set on beautifully wooded acreage, a 1000-foot private driveway entrance leads you to a vast park like setting where the house is nestled in nature and beauty. A 21 x 40 pole barn offers plenty of room for your boat, snowmobiles, or even a guest house. The house itself offers 2 spacious bedrooms and one full bath with ample space for additions. Vault the ceilings in the living room for additional lighting and an open feeling.
REALCOMP #69022045852
Dec 8, 2022
Pending
—
Dec 8, 2022
Sold
$350,000
$257/sq ft
Nov 6, 2022
Contingent
—
Oct 27, 2022
Listed
$389,900
$287/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,984 (+3.0%)
2024
$5,809 (+4.8%)
2023
$5,542 (+80.7%)
2022
$3,066 (+187.6%)
2021
$1,066 (+7.4%)
2020
$993 (+0.4%)
2019
$989 (+36.4%)
2005
$725
Tax history for 12778 Lubke Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,984 (+3.0%)
2024
$5,809 (+4.8%)
2023
$5,542 (+80.7%)
2022
$3,066 (+187.6%)
2021
$1,066 (+7.4%)
2020
$993 (+0.4%)
2019
$989 (+36.4%)
2005
$725
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
243,500
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,360
Year built
1957
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berrien County
APN
13-0016-0007-01-2
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jan 24, 2025.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard
Interior Features
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen
# of Rooms Total: 6
Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven
Has Fireplace
Window Features: Replacement
Room Information
Basement: Slab
Room 1 Information
Room Width: 13.6
Room Type: Living Room
Room Length: 21
Room 2 Information
Room Length: 8
Room Width: 8.8
Room Type: Dining Area
Room 3 Information
Room Width: 12.8
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Description: Eat in kitchen
Room Length: 18
Room 4 Information
Room Width: 8
Room Length: 9
Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room 5 Information
Room Length: 14.5
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Width: 15.3
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Length: 15.3
Room Width: 11.5
Room 7 Information
Room Width: 12
Room Type: Laundry
Room Length: 15
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area Total: 1,360
Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1957
Roof: Flat, Mixed, Rubber
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 5.59
Lot Size Area: 5.59
Lot Size Units: Acres
Other Structures: Second Garage
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 1360.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $3,294
Tax Assessed Value: $150,700
Utilities
Other Utilities Information
Electric Water Heater
Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Available
Location
School Information
High School District: New Buffalo
Location Information
Directions: West on US 12 to left on Lubke to address. Driveway right after sign for sand road.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,360
Stories: —
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 5.59 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: —
County: Berrien County
APN: 13-0016-0007-01-2
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Jan 24, 2025
Around this home
Schools
New Buffalo Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
8/10
New Buffalo Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
9/10
New Buffalo Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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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 99° 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
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Historical weather
New Buffalo, MI • 49117
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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
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Estimated sale price
$368,000 – $446,000
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