226 S Chicago Street, New Buffalo, MI 49117 (MLS# 26038387)

226 S Chicago Street, New Buffalo, MI 49117

$520,000

226SChicagoEfficientLivingAreaandOpenSta

226SChicagoKitchenIslandAllNewAppliances

226SChicagoDiningandOpenStaircaseBasemen

226SChicagoLivingwithFrontPorchandGarage

226SChicagoMainPrimaryHallandEnsuiteTubS

Hallway to coat closet and main bedrooms

226SChicagoBasementUtilityAreaNewGasWate

226SChicagoHouseandAttached3TandemGarage

226SChicagoAttachedTandem2PlusOpenstoBac

Welcome home to your Bison Bungalow at 226 S Chicago St New Buffalo

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 900 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 8,712 Status: Sold

Current Price: $520,000 List Date: 7/30/2026 Last Modified: 9/04/2026

Overview

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!

Supplements: 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!

Listing Details MLS# 26038387

Location Property Info

County: Berrien
Street #: 226
Street Direction: S
Street Name: Chicago
Suffix: Street
State: MI
Zip Code: 49117
Zip (4): 1330

General Property Info

New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.2
Lot Square Footage: 8712
Lot Dimensions: 66x132 more or less
Year Built: 1958
Road Frontage: 66
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Fireplace: No
Income Property: No
Total Rooms AG: 6
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1596
SqFt Above Grade: 900
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 696
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 204
Building Total SqFt: 1800
Total Beds Above Grade: 3
Total Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 2
Total Baths: 2
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

Tax Info

Tax ID #: 11-62-8270-0025-00-7
Taxable Value: 79881
SEV: 135400
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 3818
Tax Year: 2025
Spec Assessment & Type: BTA if any

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!

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date: 2026-08-18
Sold Date: 2026-09-04
Sold Price/SqFt: 577.78

More Information

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N: Yes

Access Feat

Accessibility Features: No

Upper Rooms

Total Baths Above Grade: Yes

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms: 3
Main Full Baths: Yes
Main Level SQFT: 900

Basement Rooms

Basement Bedrooms: Yes
Basement Full Baths: Yes
Basement Finished SQFT: 696
Total Basement SQFT: 900

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

Room Information

Room Name	Length	Width	Level	Remarks
Kitchen	12.40	15.90	Main	Open Concept Kitchen/Dining
Dining Area			Main	Open to basement staircase
Living Room	12.00	14.60	Main	Open w/garage Entry
Primary Bedroom	12.00	10.60	Main	NW-Barndoor-Ensuite w/JacknJill to hall
Primary Bathroom	5.00	12.00	Main	JacknJill/Dble Sinks/Tub-Shower
Bathroom 2	9.00	6.00	Basement	Full bath added
Bedroom 2	10.40	11.00	Basement	Large Bedroom w/Egress
Bedroom 3	9.70	10.50	Main	NE
Bedroom 4	8.70	10.40	Main	E
Other			Main	Hallway
Recreation	10.80	23.40	Basement
Other	12.40	8.20	Basement	Make an office/play/Study
Laundry	6.50	5.20	Basement	Next to bath, new W/D
Other	50.00	18.00	Main	Attached 2 +garage
Utility Room	17.10	10.50	Basement	Mechanical room

Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty

Listing Agent: Laura J Davis

Last Updated: September - 04 - 2026

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