17859 Behner Rd, New Buffalo, MI, 49117
About This Home
Unique new listing on ONE-ACRE with rural residential location and C-1 zoning in New Buffalo. Huge spectrum of OPPORTUNITIES for the right buyer. TWO MILES to downtown with Amtrak, boating/marina and Lake Michigan public BEACH; 8 mins. to Three Oaks with live theater houses and music events, and 10 miles to Warren Dunes State Park. C-1 General Commercial Zoning offers mixed-use options and potential for multiple units per acre. ''Pole Barns'' and other accessory-type buildings are possible here; great for BOAT or collector storage. May be perfect for Contractor or Trade-person's shop with I-94 frontage for sign visibility. CITY WATER and natural gas are available at street. Short-term Vacation rentals are allowed and permitted by New Buffalo Township. For small investment consider primitive or rustic camp sites for off-grid travel enthusiasts. House and out-buildings sold ''AS-IS''; all offers encouraged. Do not trespass or enter property without a Michigan Agent and a confirmed appt.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1951
Materials
- Construction materials: Aluminum Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Laundry features: None
Basement
- Basement: Slab
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Heating features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 680
- Total interior livable area: 680 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 111300110008018
- Zoning description: C-1 Commercial
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Lot size: 1.06 Acres
- Features: Level,Wooded,Cul-De-Sac
- Lot size dimensions: 154 x 331 x 182 x 241.
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Hail
- Inland Flooding
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Berrien County and Michigan
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $923 | $11,076 |
| Home Insurance * | $38 | $456 |
| Property Taxes | $155 | $1,860 |
| Electricity | $188 | $2,259 |
| Total | $1,304 | $15,648 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Michigan FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-10 | Listed for sale | $192,600 |
| 2025-09-29 | Listing removed | $155,000 |
| 2025-07-23 | Price change | $155,000 |
| 2025-05-08 | Price change | $165,000 |
| 2025-03-15 | Listed for sale | $175,000 |
| 2021-09-14 | Sold | $37,000 |
| 2007-08-14 | Sold | $37,000 |
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