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.
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$970,000
18636 Forest Beach Dr, New Buffalo, MI 49117
5beds
3,004sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1995
7,840 Square Feet Lot
$1,041,200 Zestimate®
$323/sqft
$7,549 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,041,200
$895,000 - $1.22M
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Open floor planHigh ceilingsWooded lotUpper-level primary suiteWalk in closetFamily roomConnected bath
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Listed by:
Rob Gow 269-612-4104,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Bought with:
Jackson G Matson, 6506044795
@properties Christie's International R.E.
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 25018335
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15.00 x 13.00
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13.00 x 12.00
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 14.00 x 13.00
Bedroom 4
- Level: Lower
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14.00 x 12.00
Bedroom 5
- Level: Lower
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12.00 x 11.00
Primary bathroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 60
- Dimensions: 10.00 x 6.00
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
- Area: 45
- Dimensions: 9.00 x 5.00
Bathroom 2
- Level: Lower
- Area: 40
- Dimensions: 8.00 x 5.00
Dining area
- Level: Main
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13.00 x 12.00
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 361
- Dimensions: 19.00 x 19.00
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 117
- Dimensions: 13.00 x 9.00
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 54
- Dimensions: 9.00 x 6.00
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 280
- Dimensions: 20.00 x 14.00
Other
- Description: Screened Porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13.00 x 12.00
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,942
- Total interior livable area: 3,004 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Scrn Porch
- Pool features: Association
- Waterfront features: Lake
- Body of water: Lake Michigan
Lot
- Size: 7,840 Square Feet
- Features: Level, Wooded, Ground Cover
Details
- Parcel number: 111325030113000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1995
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
- Subdivision: Forest Beach
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Beach Area, Clubhouse, Playground, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Other
- Services included: Other, Trash, Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $368 monthly
Location
- Region: New Buffalo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $323/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $281,716
- Annual tax amount: $6,943
- Date on market: 4/29/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/28/2025 | Sold | $970,000+9%$323/sqft |
Source:  MichRIC #25018335 Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2025 | Contingent | $890,000$296/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #25018335 Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2024 | Listed for sale | $890,000+36.9%$296/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #24044160 Report a problem | ||
| 7/4/2020 | Listing removed | $650,000$216/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago #19033737 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2019 | Listed for sale | $650,000$216/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group #19033737 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,824 +4.9% | $348,100 +8.4% |
| 2024 | $10,319 | $321,200 -0.6% |
| 2023 | -- | $323,100 +0.2% |
| 2022 | $9,492 | $322,600 +25.5% |
| 2021 | -- | $257,000 -1.1% |
| 2020 | $9,186 +0.1% | $259,800 +8.5% |
| 2019 | $9,181 -1.8% | $239,400 -8% |
| 2018 | $9,349 +6.1% | $260,300 -5.6% |
| 2017 | $8,814 +0.6% | $275,600 -19.1% |
| 2016 | $8,764 +53% | $340,500 +14.1% |
| 2015 | $5,729 | $298,400 +7.8% |
| 2014 | -- | $276,700 +23.4% |
| 2013 | -- | $224,300 -3.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $232,800 -30.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $335,800 +19.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $280,600 -34.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $425,500 -1% |
| 2008 | -- | $429,800 +7.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $399,000 +13.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $352,900 +15.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $304,800 +13.7% |
| 2004 | -- | $268,000 +7.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $248,700 +45.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $171,100 -2.5% |
| 2001 | -- | $175,500 |
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Neighborhood: 49117
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