308 S Barker Street, New Buffalo, MI 49117

$639,000

Charming made Modern without losing any of the original flavor of the house

Floor plans. Photos start on first floor in living room

Brings back memories of houses that had a space for coats right inside the door separated from the rest of the living space

Looking opposite direction in main floor bath

New kitchen with original solid wooden cabinets and all new appliances

Kitchen looking toward the Den in the next area

South Side bedroom on second floor without AI Furniture

South Side bedroom second floor with AI furniture

North Side Bedroom on second floor without AI furniture

North Side Second Floor bedroom with AI furniture

Basement cries out for games and kids place to make noise and shows off all the new HVAC, plumbing, electric and washer and dryer

This unfinished building can be the base for a pool or a large building for cars or even a shop to make things

Plumbing from the house to unfinished building great for whatever you do

Rear Yard where you can build a small ADU

View looking the opposite direction on a brighter day. Picture a chair at the other end of the Grotto

Built on an old creek bed is the Grotto where you can escape the rest of the world unseen by anyone outside your hideaway as long as you leave your phone in the house.

Several AMTRAK trains stop at New Buffalo traveling from Chicago to Detroit

View ffrom directly above 308 S. Barker looking toward Lake Michigan

Grocery, wine shop, liquor store in center Library to the right.

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,430 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 26,136 Status: Active

Current Price: $639,000 List Date: 10/13/2026 Last Modified: 10/31/2026

Overview

Description

Step back in time without giving up a single modern comfort. This charming mid-century or older styled bungalow keeps its original layout and character, but it's a far better house today than the day it was built. Brand-new plumbing, electrical, HVAC, insulation, roof, downstairs bathroom, and appliances make it a new home in an old frame. A second bath upstairs adds convenience, and the oak and pine floors look freshly installed. Outside, a generous 132' x 132' corner lot is shaded by mature trees and sits across from a neighborhood of newer homes. A separate 30' x 50' foundation (see photos) is a blank canvas for a 20' x 40' in-ground pool, a pickleball court, a workshop, or a showcase for your car collection. Then there's the secret: a hidden grotto fed by an underground stream. It's a peaceful retreat where you can sit, watch the water drift by, and leave the outside world behind. Some visitors toured the property without ever finding it, so look closely at the photos. Life

Supplements: here is easy. Within a half mile, you'll find a full-service grocery, with a great beer, wine, and liquor inventory, many popular restaurants with creative menus, a cozy coffee and deli hangout, fun shops, a drugstore, and a welcoming library with WiFi. Your home also comes with a permit to park free at New Buffalo's beautiful Lake Michigan beac ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 26054553

Location Property Info

County: Berrien
Street #: 308
Street Direction: S
Street Name: Barker
Suffix: Street
State: MI
Zip Code: 49117
Zip (4): 1705

General Property Info

New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.6
Lot Square Footage: 26136
Lot Dimensions: 132' X 132'
Road Frontage: 264
Garage Y/N: No
Fireplace: No
Income Property: No
Total Rooms AG: 7
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1430
SqFt Above Grade: 1430
Building Total SqFt: 1430
Total Beds Above Grade: 3
Total Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 2
Total Baths: 2
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 2
School District: New Buffalo
Association YN: No
Waterfront: No
Body of Water: Lake Michigan
Statewide Lakes & Rivers: Lake Michigan

Tax Info

Tax ID #: 116282000055140
Taxable Value: 50183
SEV: 193500
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 2335
Tax Year: 2025
Spec Assessment & Type: none known BTA

Remarks Misc

Directions: Whittiker south to Clay east to Barker north to house on left

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N: Yes

More Information

Access Feat

Accessibility Features: No

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms: 2
Upper Full Baths: Yes
Upper Level Square Feet: 471
Total Baths Above Grade: 2

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms: Yes
Main Full Baths: Yes
Main Level SQFT: 1010

Basement Rooms

Total Basement SQFT: 840

Property Features

Water Type: Other Laundry Features: In Basement Exterior Material: Wood Siding Roofing: Asphalt; Shingle Windows: Egress Window; Storms Substructure: Daylight; Full Lot Description: Corner Lot; Level; Sidewalk; Wooded Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Utilities Attached: Natural Gas Connected Util Avail at Street: Cable Available; High Speed Internet; Phone Available Kitchen Features: Pantry Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s) Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Air Conditioning: Central Air Water Heater: Electric Exterior Features: Other Flooring: Tile; Vinyl; Wood Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es) Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s); Smoke Detector(s) Landscape: Shrubs/Hedges Other Structures: Other Architectural Style: Bungalow Driveway: Paved Street Type: Public Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional Possession: Close Of Escrow Sale Conditions: None

Room Information

Room Name	Length	Width	Level
Living Room	16.00	11.00	Main
Dining Room	13.00	11.00	Main
Kitchen	15.00	10.00	Main
Den	12.00	9.00	Main
Primary Bedroom	11.00	9.00	Main
Primary Bathroom	8.00	6.00	Main
Bedroom 2	13.00	10.00	Upper
Bedroom 3	13.00	8.00	Upper
Bathroom 2	8.00	6.00	Upper

Listing Office: RE/MAX Harbor Country

Listing Agent: Daniel Coffey

Last Updated: October - 31 - 2026

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308 S Barker Street, New Buffalo, MI 49117 (MLS# 26054553)