Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
2
Baths:
1
Square Footage:
781
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
7,841
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$489,000
List Date:
7/17/2026
Last Modified:
7/21/2026
27 S Smith Street, New Buffalo, MI 49117
New Listing
$489,000
Listing Details MLS# 26036914
Location Property Info
- County
- Berrien
- Street #
- 27
- Street Direction
- S
- Street Name
- Smith
- Suffix
- Street
- State
- MI
- Zip Code
- 49117
- Zip (4)
- 1826
General Property Info
- New Construction
- No
- Lot Measurement
- Acres
- Lot Acres
- 0.18
- Lot Square Footage
- 7841
- Lot Dimensions
- 60 x 132
- Year Built
- 1949
- Road Frontage
- 66
- Garage Y/N
- No
- Fireplace
- No
- Income Property
- No
- Total Rooms AG
- 5
- Total Fin SqFt All Levels
- 781
- SqFt Above Grade
- 781
- Below Grade Unfinished SqFt
- 781
- Building Total SqFt
- 1562
- Total Beds Above Grade
- 2
- Total Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- Yes
- Total Baths
- Yes
- Main Level Primary
- Yes
- Stories
- Yes
- School District
- New Buffalo
- Association YN
- No
- Waterfront
- No
- Body of Water
- Lake Michigan
- Statewide Lakes & Rivers
- Lake Michigan
- Basement
- Yes
- Below Grade Finished SqFt
- 0
Tax Info
- Tax ID #
- 11-62-0340-0308-00-0
- Taxable Value
- 85844
- SEV
- 147400
- For Tax Year
- 2025
- Seller's Annual Property Tax
- 2303
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Homestead %
- 100
- Spec Assessment & Type
- none known
Remarks Misc
- Directions
- At Whittaker Street, go West on Buffalo Street to South on Smith Street
Waterfront Options
- Water Access Y/N
- Yes
- Water Frontage
- 0
More Information
Access Feat
- Accessibility Features
- No
Upper Rooms
- Total Baths Above Grade
- Yes
Main Rooms
- Main Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Full Baths
- Yes
- Main Level SQFT
- 781
Basement Rooms
- Total Basement SQFT
- 781
- Basement Finished SQFT
- 0
Manufactured
- Manufactured Y/N
- No
Location & Property Info
- Cross Streets
- Buffalo Street
- Property Sub-Type
- Single Family Residence
- Municipality
- New Buffalo City
Office/Contract Info
- Auction or For Sale
- For Sale
- List Price/SqFt
- 626.12
Remarks & Misc
- Public Remarks
- Investment opportunity with endless possibilities - Two Cottages for sale! Live in one cottage while generating year-round rental income from the other, or maximize your investment by renting both. Just a few blocks from Lake Michigan beaches, the marina, restaurants and shopping, this unique property features two separate cottages on one parcel, each with its own private backyard divided by a privacy fence. The Main House is a charming Michigan cottage constructed with timeless river rock and full of character. It features a spacious enclosed porch, an added feature offering additional entertaining space, two bedrooms and a full basement with laundry room. The Guest Cottage offers comfortable single-level living with a spacious living room and dinette area, a kitchen with abundant counter space and cabinetry, bedroom and a convenient laundry room. Recent updates to the Main House include a new roof, gutters and gutter guards (2023), new windows in the main house (2021) and
- Legal
- THE SE'LY 54' OF LOT 8 & THE NW'LY 6' OF LOT 7 ALL IN BLK 26 VILL PLAT OF NEW BUFFALO
Water Type
- Lake
- Yes
Water Fea. Amenities
- All Sports
- Yes
- Public Access 1 Mile or Less
- Yes
Lot Description
- Level
- Yes
Other Structures
- Guest House
- Yes
Street Type
- Paved
- Yes
- Public
- Yes
Util Avail at Street
- High Speed Internet
- Yes
Utilities Attached
- Cable Connected
- Yes
- Natural Gas Connected
- Yes
Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Yes
Water
- Public
- Yes
Terms Available
- Cash
- Yes
- Conventional
- Yes
Mineral Rights
- Unknown
- Yes
Laundry Features
- In Basement
- Yes
Exterior Material
- Aluminum Siding
- Yes
- Stone
- Yes
Heat Source
- Natural Gas
- Yes
Sale Conditions
- None
- Yes
Heat Type
- Forced Air
- Yes
Air Conditioning
- Window Unit(s)
- Yes
Lower Rooms
- Lower Finished SQFT
- 0
- Total Lower SQFT
- 0
Driveway
- Gravel
- Yes
Substructure
- Full
- Yes
Kitchen Features
- Center Island
- Yes
- Eating Area
- Yes
Additional Items
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Yes
- Sump Pump
- Yes
- Window Treatments
- Yes
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Yes
- Disposal
- Yes
- Dryer
- Yes
- Microwave
- Yes
- Oven
- Yes
- Range
- Yes
- Refrigerator
- Yes
- Washer
- Yes
Fencing
- Fenced Back
- Yes
Patio and Porch Features
- Porch(es)
- Yes
- Enclosed
- Yes
Flooring
- Carpet
- Yes
- Ceramic Tile
- Yes
- Engineered Hardwood
- Yes
Landscape
- Ground Cover
- Yes
Architectural Style
- Craftsman
- Yes
Possession
- Close Of Escrow
- Yes
Property Features
Water Type:
Lake
Laundry Features:
In Basement
Exterior Material:
Aluminum Siding; Stone
Substructure:
Full
Lot Description:
Level
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Water:
Public
Utilities Attached:
Cable Connected; Natural Gas Connected
Util Avail at Street:
High Speed Internet
Kitchen Features:
Center Island; Eating Area
Additional Items:
Ceiling Fan(s); Sump Pump; Window Treatments
Appliances:
Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Heat Source:
Natural Gas
Heat Type:
Forced Air
Air Conditioning:
Window Unit(s)
Fencing:
Fenced Back
Flooring:
Carpet; Ceramic Tile; Engineered Hardwood
Patio and Porch Features:
Enclosed; Porch(es)
Landscape:
Ground Cover
Other Structures:
Guest House
Architectural Style:
Craftsman
Driveway:
Gravel
Street Type:
Paved; Public
Mineral Rights:
Unknown
Terms Available:
Cash; Conventional
Possession:
Close Of Escrow
Sale Conditions:
None
Room Information
| Room Name | Length | Width | Level | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | 14.00 | 16.00 | Main | |
| Living Room | 15.00 | 13.00 | Main | |
| Primary Bedroom | 12.00 | 9.00 | Main | |
| Bathroom 1 | 5.00 | 6.00 | Main | |
| Bedroom 2 | 12.00 | 9.00 | Main | |
| Bonus Room | 7.00 | 19.00 | Main | enclosed porch |
Listing Office:
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Listing Agent:
Betty M Biernacki
Last Updated: July - 21 - 2026
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