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18636 Forest Beach Dr, New Buffalo, MI, 49117

$890,000

Home List Price

$10,000*

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5 Bedrooms
4 Full Baths
3,004 SqFt
$296/SqFt
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18636 Forest Beach Dr, New Buffalo$890,000

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingUnpaved
Year Built1995
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
WaterfrontLake, Lake Front, Water Access
FireplaceWoodBurning
MLS #69024044160
Lot Size0.18 Acres
StatusActive

About 18636 Forest Beach Dr

Charming Forest Beach home nestled on a wooded lot. This three-level home has 5 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. Inviting open floor plan, high ceilings and spacious living room w/ fireplace. Main level guest bedroom/den with full bath and convenient laundry. Bright upper-level primary suite with walk in closet plus a generous guest room with connected bath. Two lower-level guest bedrooms, full bath, family room and plenty of extra storage. Recently updated with new roof, siding, decks, railings, HVAC and hot water. Golf cart or walk to the elevated beach area, sunset decks, clubhouse, association pool, playground and tennis/pickleball courts. Adjacent lot is also available to expand or for a buffer - see land listing for18642 Forest Beach.Enjoy privacy and recreation in the heart of Harbor Country, with New Buffalo harbor, shops and restaurants just down the road via the new bike/walk pathway to be completed in 2024.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Stories: 3
  • Living Area: 3,004 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
  • Office Phone: (269) 469-8300
  • Listing Agent: Rob Gow, Chris Pfauser

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, CeramicTile, Tile, Wood
  • Interior: WindowTreatments
  • Fireplace: WoodBurning

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedroom Count: 5

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Waterfront: Lake, Lake Front, Water Access

Parking Information:

  • Parking: Unpaved

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Level, Wooded
  • Lot Size: 0.18 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: US 12 west to Forest Beach entrance cottage side. Forest Beach Drive near the end of Forest Beach Drive on right.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $890,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $296/SqFt

HOA Fees:

  • Amount: $335
  • Frequency: Monthly

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $9,287
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

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New Buffalo, MI

City

Med. Sold Price

$635K

Med. Price/SqFt

$340

Avg. Days On Market

64

# of Sold Homes

9

18636 Forest Beach Dr vs New Buffalo

117 DAYS ON ROCKET

+53 Days

$890,000

+$255K More

$296/SqFt

-$45 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $255K more than the Median Sold Price and $45/SqFt less than other homes in New Buffalo, MI.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS
  • MLS Number: #69024044160

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
  • Office Phone: (269) 469-8300
  • Listing Agent: Rob Gow, Chris Pfauser

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Property Sales & Tax

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$9,287$257,000
2020$9,186$259,800
2019$9,181$239,400
2018$9,349$260,300
2017$8,814$275,600

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Nearby Schools

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9
/10

  • New Buffalo Elementary School

  • 12291 Lubke Rd

  • 0.75 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

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6
/10

  • Springfield Elementary School

  • 3054 W 800 N

  • 4.26 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-6

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3
/10

  • Lake Hills Elementary School

  • 201 Ferguson Rd

  • 6.96 miles

  • Public Magnet Grades KG-6

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $73,234. Residents of New Buffalo, MI typically earn between $35k-100k each year. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 18636 Forest Beach Dr

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 18636 Forest Beach Dr property is $890,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 18636 Forest Beach Dr is a house located in New Buffalo, Michigan, 49117.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 18636 Forest Beach Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $9,287 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 18636 Forest Beach Dr has 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 18636 Forest Beach Dr is 3,004 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 18636 Forest Beach Dr is 1995.

Rocket Homes›Michigan›Berrien County›New Buffalo›49117›18636 Forest Beach Dr

This home is located at 18636 Forest Beach Dr in New Buffalo, MI and zip code 49117. This 3,004 square foot home, which was built in 1995, sits on a 0.18 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since August 22, 2024 and is currently priced at $890,000.

New Buffalo, MI housing market in November 2024 saw over 2 listings sold above listed price, more than 0 sold at listed price and over 7 sold below. The number of listings in New Buffalo, MI decreased by 11% between October 2024 and November 2024. The median list price of listings available in November 2024 was $635,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 64 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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