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$1,185,121$568 / 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 82How 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

48018 RIDGE RD

NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,088 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.
0.41 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1975
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.2M
$973K low$1.4M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,553 (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.$388,500 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$371,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$777,000

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.Raised Ranch
CountyBERRIEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.41
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.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 · 1.9 mi
H
New Buffalo Senior High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.5 mi
M
New Buffalo Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.6 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

48018 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 96% of homes in Berrien County
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Berrien County
  • Bigger than 78% of homes in Berrien County
  • Newer than 69% 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 76% 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$1,185,121
CheaperTypical $671,237Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$568
CheaperTypical $426Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Living area2,088 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,673 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Lot size0.41 ac
SmallerTypical 0.44 acBigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Year built1975
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 49% of homes nearby

How 48018 Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNew Buffalo 49117Berrien County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,185,12176% of homes96% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$56873% of homes96% of homes
Living areabigger than2,088 ft²67% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.41 ac49% of homes49% of homes
Year builtnewer than197549% of homes69% of homes

About 48018 Ridge Rd

How much is 48018 Ridge Rd, New Buffalo, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 48018 Ridge Rd, New Buffalo, MI is $1,185,121 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $973,063 to $1,397,179. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 48018 Ridge Rd, New Buffalo, MI last sell?

48018 Ridge Rd, New Buffalo, MI last sold on Feb 16, 2000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 48018 Ridge Rd, New Buffalo, MI?

48018 Ridge Rd, New Buffalo, MI has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,088 square feet of living space and a 0.41-acre lot.

When was 48018 Ridge Rd, New Buffalo, MI built?

48018 Ridge Rd, New Buffalo, MI was built in 1975, making it 51 years old. It is a raised ranch home.

What schools serve 48018 Ridge Rd, New Buffalo, MI?

48018 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 48018 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 76% of them ($1,185,121 against a typical $671,237), its price per square foot is higher than 73% of them ($568 against a typical $426), it is bigger than 67% of them (2,088 ft² against a typical 1,673 ft²), its lot is bigger than 49% of them (0.41 ac against a typical 0.44 ac) and it is newer than 49% of them (1975 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Berrien County, it is worth more than 96% 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 48018 Ridge Rd, New Buffalo, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 48018 Ridge Rd, New Buffalo, MI was $5,553. The county assessed it at $388,500.

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