Move in just in time for summer and experience the Lake Michigan lifestyle. This charming 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom cottage in Forest Beach offers three levels of inviting living space. The main level features a spacious living room with fireplace, a screened porch, and a kitchen and dining area that open to the deck and backyard. A main level bedroom suite, currently used as a den, adds flexibility. Upstairs includes another bedroom suite with a beautifully updated bath and the third bedroom and bath. The finished lower level is ideal for guests, with bedroom #4 and #5, a full bath, and a large family room. Enjoy easy access by foot or golf cart to Lake Michigan sunsets, association pool, elevated lakefront beach area, tennis and pickleball courts. The gated Forest Beach community offers a relaxed a relaxed, coastal lifestyle surrounded by natural beauty. New Buffalo harbor, shops, and restaurants are just minutes away.
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$860,000
18590 Forest Beach Dr, New Buffalo, MI 49117
5beds
2,800sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1993
8,276 Square Feet Lot
$867,300 Zestimate®
$307/sqft
$7,861 Estimated rent
Home value
$867,300
$720,000 - $1.05M
$7,861/mo
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Listed by:
Rob Gow 269-612-4104,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Bought with:
Kathryn Boyle, 6501440990
@properties Christie's International R.E.
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26010984
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 165
- Dimensions: 15.00 x 11.00
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 285
- Dimensions: 19.00 x 15.00
Bedroom 3
- Level: Lower
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14.00 x 12.00
Bedroom 4
- Level: Lower
- Area: 216
- Dimensions: 18.00 x 12.00
Bedroom 5
- Level: Lower
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 14.00 x 11.00
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 322
- Dimensions: 23.00 x 14.00
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 192
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 12.00
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 266
- Dimensions: 19.00 x 14.00
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,800
- Total interior livable area: 2,800 sqft
Property
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Scrn Porch
- Pool features: Association
- Waterfront features: Lake
- Body of water: Lake Michigan
Lot
- Size: 8,276 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 77 x 110
- Features: Level, Wooded, Ground Cover
Details
- Parcel number: 111325030118001
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: 1993
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Beach Area, Cable TV, Clubhouse, Playground, Pool, Tennis Court(s)
- Services included: Other, Trash, Snow Removal, Cable/Satellite
- HOA fee: $399 monthly
Location
- Region: New Buffalo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $307/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $346,416
- Annual tax amount: $12,910
- Date on market: 3/27/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/12/2026 | Sold | $860,000-1.7%$307/sqft |
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| 5/4/2026 | Contingent | $875,000$313/sqft |
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| 4/14/2026 | Price change | $875,000-1.7%$313/sqft |
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| 3/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $890,000+36.7%$318/sqft |
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| 7/15/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source:  Realcomp II #69021022024 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2021 | Sold | $650,835+2.5%$232/sqft |
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| 6/15/2021 | Pending sale | $635,000$227/sqft |
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| 6/15/2021 | Contingent | $635,000$227/sqft |
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| 6/11/2021 | Listed for sale | $635,000+24.5%$227/sqft |
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| 8/9/2019 | Sold | $510,000-7.1%$182/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Koenig Rubloff #19018209_49117 Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2019 | Listed for sale | $549,000$196/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group #19018209 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2019 | Pending sale | $549,000$196/sqft |
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| 5/3/2019 | Price change | $549,000-8.3%$196/sqft |
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| 8/29/2018 | Listed for sale | $599,000-13.8%$214/sqft |
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| 10/27/2016 | Listing removed | $695,000$248/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams - Grand Rapids East #15044619 Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/2015 | Listed for sale | $695,000-5.4%$248/sqft |
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| 11/5/2014 | Listing removed | $735,000$263/sqft |
Source: Shore Sotheby's International Realty #14033760 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2014 | Listed for sale | $735,000$263/sqft |
Source: Crawford Group Sotheby's International Realty #14033760 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,910 +4.9% | $384,500 +7.1% |
| 2024 | $12,308 | $358,900 +12.2% |
| 2023 | -- | $320,000 +0.1% |
| 2022 | $9,244 | $319,600 +32.7% |
| 2021 | -- | $240,900 -1.2% |
| 2020 | $8,566 +2.4% | $243,800 +8.2% |
| 2019 | $8,367 -1.8% | $225,300 -14% |
| 2018 | $8,520 +6.1% | $261,900 -5.6% |
| 2017 | $8,032 +0.6% | $277,400 -5.6% |
| 2016 | $7,986 +53% | $293,900 +12.5% |
| 2015 | $5,221 | $261,200 +6.3% |
| 2014 | -- | $245,800 +20.3% |
| 2013 | -- | $204,400 -4.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $213,300 -29.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $304,300 +17.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $258,600 -26.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $352,900 -1% |
| 2008 | -- | $356,500 +7.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $331,000 +13.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $292,700 +15.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $252,800 +13.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $222,200 +7.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $206,200 +30.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $158,400 -2.5% |
| 2001 | -- | $162,400 |
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Neighborhood: 49117
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- 8/10New Buffalo Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
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