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Dense woods emit privacy in Lake Michigan Beach
As the name suggests, Lake Michigan Beach is a waterfront community on the shores of Lake Michigan. But this isn’t like a typical beach town as there isn’t much commercial activity among the dense woods and smaller lakes that add to the natural beauty. Broker Madyson Green of Green Towne Coastal Realty says that’s why her clients chose to move here. “They wanted a really beautiful view with privacy,” says Green. “They were debating rolling hills, wine country, farmland — something like that. They hadn’t really explored lakes because most of them don’t have privacy. To their surprise, this ended up being exactly what they wanted. Plus, they loved that it’s close to the beach.”
Residents of Lake Michigan Beach have easy access to the beach.
Lake Michigan Beach is a heavily wooded, residential beach community for those seeking privacy.
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From modest houses off the water to multi-million-dollar lakefront estates
Lake Michigan Beach is a heavily wooded community, bringing privacy to subdivisions, small lakes and the Lake Michigan beachfront. “It’s an area where people aren’t on top of each other,” says Green. “It’s spread out and has a more natural feel with lots of trees.” Houses in front of Lake Michigan sit atop a bluff above the sand. They come in all sorts of architectural styles and sizes, ranging from 2,500 to 7,000 square feet, selling between $675,000 to $3.75 million. The few houses surrounding the smaller Hibbard and Harris lakes were built in the early 2000s. They sit on 1-to-2-acre lots and sell for around $600,000 to $700,000. Wooded and hilly subdivisions feature 800-to-3,500-square-foot houses ranging anywhere from $150,000 to $450,000.On average, homes in the neighborhood sell after 35 days on the market, which is faster than the national average. The neighborhood also receives a CAP Index crime score of 1 out of 10, the lowest possible score.
Lake Michigan Beach is a wooded lakefront community with easy access to the interstate.
Lake Michigan Beach is home to two smaller lakes with large homes set in a private setting.
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Beaches accessible from steep staircases
Locals have access to two public beaches and one private along Lake Michigan. “The beaches are beautiful and underdeveloped,” says Green. “You have large stretches of sand in each direction, and it doesn’t get very crowded.” The beach at Hagar Park is the largest and most frequented. To get to the beach from the parking lot, visitors have to go down a steep staircase. The beach at Roadside Park offers a more intimate setting as there are very few parking spaces. Those who join the Lake Michigan Beach Association have access to the community’s clubhouse and a private half-mile stretch of beach. A gazebo sits at the top of the staircase overlooking the water.
Steep steps lead to the beach at Hagar Beach Park in Lake Michigan Beach.
Lake Michigan Beach has beautiful beaches along the lake with public access.
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DiMaggio's is a community staple and one of two restaurants
Michigan Highway 63, known simply as M-63, is a lightly traveled thoroughfare with a few businesses. Of the neighborhood's two restaurants, DiMaggio’s has been serving Lake Michigan Beach the longest, since 1957. It’s become a community staple for pizza and other Italian-American dishes. Lake Michigan Ice Cream and Eatery opened in 2024, offering ice cream, pizza and other comfort foods between April and November, before closing for the winter. Dollar General is the community’s one place to shop for essentials, while other retailers can be found in Benton Harbor, St. Joseph and South Haven.
Locals love the pizza at DiMaggio's, located in Lake Michigan Beach.
Lake Michigan Ice Cream is a local eatery located in Lake Michigan Beach.
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Coloma Community School District offers dual enrollment at high school
Kindergarten through third-grade students attend Coloma Elementary School, which receives a C-plus grade from Niche. C-rated Coloma Intermediate serves fourth and fifth-grade students. They’ll go on to Coloma Junior High, also rated a C. Coloma High receives a B and is ranked the sixth-best college prep high school of 16 in Berrien County. According to GreatSchools, about 11% of students take dual enrollment courses through Lake Michigan College.
Coloma High School holds a B rating on Niche.com.
Coloma Elementary School is the elementary school for Lake Michigan Beach students.
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Halfway between Benton Harbor, St. Joseph and South Haven
There’s no public transportation, so locals will drive to get around. Both M-63 and Interstate 196 lead 10 to 15 minutes to Benton Harbor, St. Joseph and South Haven. South Bend International Airport is also about 40 minutes away.
GreatSchools:
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Parks in this Area
Roadside Park
Barvick Sand Dunes Preserve
Hagar Park
Riverside Kayak Park
Ross Coastal Plain Marsh Preserve
Rocky Gap Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Lake Michigan Beach
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Lake Michigan Beach Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lake Michigan Beach, Benton Harbor sell after 11 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Lake Michigan Beach, Benton Harbor over the last 12 months is $333,450.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,582
Median Age
47
Population under 18
20.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$62,727
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$83,802
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.1%
College Graduates
23.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13.6%
% Population in Labor Force
69.6%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
13/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
8/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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