Located just over an hour from Chicago and mere steps from Lake Michigan, this beautifully updated 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offers the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and convenience. Situated within walking distance to the charming restaurants, boutiques, and shops of downtown New Buffalo, this home puts everything you love about lake living right at your doorstep.
Freshly painted throughout, the home features a stunning new kitchen with quartz countertops, a waterfall-edge island, and a sleek stainless appliance package--ideal for entertaining or quiet nights in. The cozy living room centers around a stone fireplace, providing warmth and ambiance year-round.
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$800,000
1501 Shore Dr, New Buffalo, MI 49117
5beds
2,039sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
9,583 Square Feet Lot
$806,800 Zestimate®
$392/sqft
$6,836 Estimated rent
Home value
$806,800
$670,000 - $976,000
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Freshly painted throughoutWaterfall-edge islandQuartz countertopsStone fireplaceStunning new kitchenSleek stainless appliance package
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Peggy Sayre 630-643-2853,
Coldwell Banker Realty,
Mara Walsh 773-220-9062,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Chad Gradowski, 6506040711
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26007591
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 299
- Dimensions: 23.00 x 13.00
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 13.00 x 10.00
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12.00 x 11.00
Bedroom 4
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 10.00 x 11.00
Bedroom 5
- Level: Basement
- Area: 126
- Dimensions: 14.00 x 9.00
Primary bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 48
- Dimensions: 6.00 x 8.00
Bathroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 40
- Dimensions: 5.00 x 8.00
Bathroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 20
- Dimensions: 5.00 x 4.00
Bathroom 4
- Level: Basement
- Area: 70
- Dimensions: 7.00 x 10.00
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 247
- Dimensions: 19.00 x 13.00
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 520
- Dimensions: 26.00 x 20.00
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 169
- Dimensions: 13.00 x 13.00
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 54
- Dimensions: 9.00 x 6.00
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 300
- Dimensions: 15.00 x 20.00
Office
- Level: Basement
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 10.00 x 9.00
Other
- Description: Study
- Level: Basement
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 10.00 x 9.00
Other
- Description: Storage 1
- Level: Basement
- Area: 650
- Dimensions: 25.00 x 26.00
Other
- Description: Storage 2
- Level: Basement
- Area: 280
- Dimensions: 20.00 x 14.00
Recreation
- Level: Basement
- Area: 756
- Dimensions: 21.00 x 36.00
Utility room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 49
- Dimensions: 7.00 x 7.00
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Laundry Room
Features
- Sauna, Center Island, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s), Screens, Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,039
- Total interior livable area: 2,039 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,094
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Side, Garage Door Opener, Attached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground
- Fencing: Chain Link,Front Yard,Privacy
- Waterfront features: Lake
- Body of water: Lake Michigan
Lot
- Size: 9,583 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 99 x 99 x 99 x 97
- Features: Corner Lot, Level, Sidewalk, Cul-De-Sac, Shrubs/Hedges
Details
- Parcel number: 116200090026140
- Zoning description: res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s), Security System
- Subdivision: Sunset Shores
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Beach Area, Playground
- Services included: Other
- HOA fee: $75 annually
Location
- Region: New Buffalo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $392/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $136,288
- Annual tax amount: $6,059
- Date on market: 3/2/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/12/2026 | Sold | $800,000-5.8%$392/sqft |
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| 3/30/2026 | Contingent | $849,000$416/sqft |
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| 3/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $849,000-5.6%$416/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #26007591 Report a problem | ||
| 1/1/2026 | Listing removed | $899,000$441/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #25036655 Report a problem | ||
| 12/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $899,000$441/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #25036655 Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2025 | Contingent | $899,000$441/sqft |
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| 9/15/2025 | Price change | $899,000-5.3%$441/sqft |
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| 7/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $949,000$465/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,059 +1.5% | $367,900 +23.9% |
| 2024 | $5,967 | $296,900 +12.3% |
| 2023 | -- | $264,400 +7.4% |
| 2022 | $5,413 | $246,200 +4.5% |
| 2021 | -- | $235,700 +11.5% |
| 2020 | $5,250 +2.4% | $211,400 +24.6% |
| 2019 | $5,127 -1.1% | $169,600 +10.2% |
| 2018 | $5,183 +1.9% | $153,900 -0.3% |
| 2017 | $5,086 +0.3% | $154,400 +0.9% |
| 2016 | $5,072 +51.7% | $153,000 +41.1% |
| 2015 | $3,344 | $108,400 +3.7% |
| 2014 | -- | $104,500 -2.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $106,800 +4.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $101,900 -13.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $117,700 -42.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $205,600 -8.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $225,400 +11.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $202,500 +70.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $118,500 -0.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $119,000 +0.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $118,000 +11% |
| 2004 | -- | $106,300 +1.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $104,500 +15.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $90,513 +3.9% |
| 2001 | -- | $87,100 |
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Neighborhood: 49117
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10New Buffalo Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10New Buffalo Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 7/10New Buffalo Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
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