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$558,654$283 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 86How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

18394 RIDGE RD

NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,976 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.87 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1963
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$559K
$480K low$637K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,619 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$281,200 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$274,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$562,400

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.11 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Tudor
CountyBERRIEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.87
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
New Buffalo Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
H
New Buffalo Senior High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi
M
New Buffalo Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi

District: New Buffalo Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 49117These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.171
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.29

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.46%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,796
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.181 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$70,759
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$111,101
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.46%

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How this home compares

18394 Ridge Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 84% of homes in Berrien County
  • Costs less per square foot than 85% of homes in New Buffalo 49117
  • Bigger than 75% of homes in Berrien County
  • Has a bigger lot than 67% of homes in Berrien County

What homes are worth in New Buffalo 49117

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$216K$5M

This home is worth more than 35% of homes in New Buffalo 49117.

How it measures up in New Buffalo 49117

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in New Buffalo 49117.

Estimated value$558,654
CheaperTypical $671,237Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$283
CheaperTypical $426Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Living area1,976 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,673 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Lot size0.87 ac
SmallerTypical 0.44 acBigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Year built1963
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 18394 Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNew Buffalo 49117Berrien County
Estimated valuepricier than$558,65435% of homes84% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28315% of homes82% of homes
Living areabigger than1,976 ft²62% of homes75% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.87 ac65% of homes67% of homes
Year builtnewer than196340% of homes55% of homes

About 18394 Ridge Rd

How much is 18394 Ridge Rd, New Buffalo, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 18394 Ridge Rd, New Buffalo, MI is $558,654 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $480,327 to $636,981. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 18394 Ridge Rd, New Buffalo, MI last sell?

18394 Ridge Rd, New Buffalo, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 18394 Ridge Rd, New Buffalo, MI?

18394 Ridge Rd, New Buffalo, MI has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,976 square feet of living space and a 0.87-acre lot.

When was 18394 Ridge Rd, New Buffalo, MI built?

18394 Ridge Rd, New Buffalo, MI was built in 1963, making it 63 years old. It is a tudor home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 18394 Ridge Rd, New Buffalo, MI?

18394 Ridge Rd, New Buffalo, MI is assigned to New Buffalo Elementary School (elementary), rated A; New Buffalo Senior High School (high), rated A-; New Buffalo Middle School (middle), rated A+. All sit in New Buffalo Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 18394 Ridge Rd, New Buffalo, MI compare to other homes in New Buffalo 49117?

Among the 3,830 homes in New Buffalo 49117, it is worth more than 35% of them ($558,654 against a typical $671,237), its price per square foot is higher than 15% of them ($283 against a typical $426), it is bigger than 62% of them (1,976 ft² against a typical 1,673 ft²), its lot is bigger than 65% of them (0.87 ac against a typical 0.44 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1963 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Berrien County, it is worth more than 84% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 18394 Ridge Rd, New Buffalo, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 18394 Ridge Rd, New Buffalo, MI was $2,619. The county assessed it at $281,200.

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