Discover your perfect four season retreat in the sought-after Forest Beach Community. This picture-perfect, beautifully maintained 5-bedroom, 4-bath home with garage is tucked away on Brook Hollow, a peaceful cul de sac just steps from the sparkling community pool. Thoughtfully designed for relaxed indoor and outdoor living, the home features a spacious screened porch for summer evenings, a cozy fireplace in the living room for winter nights, and a large deck overlooking a generous backyard that's ideal for grilling and games. The open kitchen is a dream for multiple cooks. Flexible sleeping arrangements include a main floor primary suite currently used as a den, and a finished lower level with a full bath, guest bedrooms, and a roomy family area. Golf cart or stroll to Forest Beach amenities including the elevated beach, sunset decks, clubhouse, pool, playground, and tennis and pickleball courts. A new nonmotorized path offers easy access to New Buffalo's harbor, shops, and restaurants. This magazine-worthy home in a private, gated community is move-in ready, can be sold turn key and waiting for you to enjoy all that Harbor Country has to offer.
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$870,000
18581 Brook Holw, New Buffalo, MI 49117
5beds
2,950sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1997
9,147 Square Feet Lot
$917,800 Zestimate®
$295/sqft
$7,302 Estimated rent
Home value
$917,800
$780,000 - $1.07M
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Cozy fireplaceElevated beachRoomy family areaFinished lower levelGenerous backyardSparkling community poolSunset decks
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Listed by:
Rob Gow 269-612-4104,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Bought with:
Rob Gow, 6501365132
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 25036408
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 285
- Dimensions: 19.00 x 15.00
Bedroom 2
- Description: Could be primary
- Level: Main
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 15.00 x 12.00
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 15.00 x 12.00
Bedroom 4
- Level: Lower
- Area: 192
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 12.00
Bedroom 5
- Description: Bedroom/Office
- Level: Lower
- Area: 234
- Dimensions: 18.00 x 13.00
Primary bathroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11.00 x 10.00
Bathroom 1
- Description: Could be primary
- Level: Main
- Area: 64
- Dimensions: 8.00 x 8.00
Bathroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 55
- Dimensions: 11.00 x 5.00
Bathroom 4
- Level: Lower
- Area: 64
- Dimensions: 8.00 x 8.00
Dining area
- Description: Formal
- Level: Main
- Area: 108
- Dimensions: 12.00 x 9.00
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 192
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 12.00
Laundry
- Description: Mudroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 18
- Dimensions: 6.00 x 3.00
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 266
- Dimensions: 19.00 x 14.00
Other
- Description: Foyer/entry
- Level: Main
- Area: 112
- Dimensions: 14.00 x 8.00
Recreation
- Level: Lower
- Area: 306
- Dimensions: 18.00 x 17.00
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Center Island
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,899
- Total interior livable area: 2,950 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Scrn Porch
- Pool features: Association
- Waterfront features: Lake
- Body of water: Lake Michigan
Lot
- Size: 9,147 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Level, Wooded, Cul-De-Sac, Ground Cover, Shrubs/Hedges
Details
- Parcel number: 111325030101001
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1997
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: Gated Community
- Subdivision: Forest Beach
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Beach Area, Clubhouse, Playground, Pool, Tennis Court(s)
- Services included: Other, Trash, Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $368 monthly
Location
- Region: New Buffalo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $295/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $259,711
- Annual tax amount: $9,979
- Date on market: 7/23/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/29/2025 | Sold | $870,000-3.2%$295/sqft |
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| 7/29/2025 | Contingent | $899,000$305/sqft |
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| 7/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $899,000+7.9%$305/sqft |
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| 6/22/2006 | Sold | $833,000$282/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,979 +4.9% | $334,400 +7.7% |
| 2024 | $9,513 | $310,500 -0.5% |
| 2023 | -- | $312,200 +0% |
| 2022 | $8,750 | $312,100 +32.1% |
| 2021 | -- | $236,200 -1% |
| 2020 | $8,469 -5.7% | $238,500 +8.1% |
| 2019 | $8,976 -1.8% | $220,700 -15.4% |
| 2018 | $9,141 +6.1% | $260,900 -5.5% |
| 2017 | $8,618 +0.6% | $276,200 -15.2% |
| 2016 | $8,569 +53% | $325,800 +13.6% |
| 2015 | $5,602 | $286,900 +6.9% |
| 2014 | -- | $268,500 +22.4% |
| 2013 | -- | $219,300 -3.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $227,900 -30.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $327,400 +19.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $275,000 -37.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $439,400 -1% |
| 2008 | -- | $443,800 +7.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $412,000 +13.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $364,400 +15.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $314,800 +13.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $276,700 +7.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $256,800 +23.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $207,600 -2.5% |
| 2001 | -- | $212,900 |
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Neighborhood: 49117
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- 8/10New Buffalo Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 9/10New Buffalo Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.4 mi
- 7/10New Buffalo Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 mi
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