18520 Dunecrest Dr New Buffalo, MI 49117
Estimated Value: $1,334,000 - $1,708,000
5
Beds
3.5
Baths
4,126
Sq Ft
$364/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
- Beach
- Living Room with Fireplace
- New Buffalo Elementary School Rated A
- Clubhouse
- Recreation Room
About This Home
As of February 2017Gorgeous luxury Forest Beach 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath carefree cottage style home, with rich interiors and upscale finishes. Entertaining options abound with 3800 sq feet on 3 finished levels, open floor plan with Beverly Hammel designed kitchen, high-end appliances, stone fireplace, Australian Cypress wood floors, huge tree top screened porch with outdoor fireplace with seating and dining area, custom vintage style bedroom closets and dressers, lower level with guest bedrooms, walk out family room, and convenient outdoor shower on a large .40 acre wooded lot with room for patio, pool or hot tub. Just a 3 min walk to beautiful private swimmable beach, and association pool. Gated golf cart community home offers luxury estate side living on the beach lifestyle cottage side of Forest Beach.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #6501365132 Listed on: 03/07/2016
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $11,091
Year Built
- Built in 2007
Lot Details
- 0.38 Acre Lot
- Property fronts a private road
- Wooded Lot
HOA Fees
- $372 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- Unpaved Driveway
Home Design
- Cabin
- Composition Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 4,126 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Built-In Desk
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Insulated Windows
- Living Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Dining Area
- Recreation Room
- Screened Porch
- Wood Flooring
- Walk-Out Basement
- Home Security System
Kitchen
- Built-In Oven
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Snack Bar or Counter
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Well
- Phone Available
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
Overview
- Association fees include trash, snow removal
Amenities
- Clubhouse
Recreation
- Beach
- Tennis Courts
- Community Pool
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 7, 2016
Closed on
Feb 7, 2017
Sold by
Kaniewski Stacey B
Bought by
Fieweger Kathleen A and The John E Weisenberger Trust
Seller's Agent
Rob Gow
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Diane Frale
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$879,000
Sold Price
$720,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$159,000
-18.09%
Total Days on Market
312
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$780,007
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.27%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 24, 2015
Sold by
Kaniewski Scott A and Kaniewski Stacey B
Bought by
Dunecrest Llc
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$438,500
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 4, 2011
Sold by
Kaniewski Stacey B
Bought by
Dunecrest Llc
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
4.02%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 18, 2010
Sold by
Kaniewski Stacey B
Bought by
Dunecrest Llc
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 15, 2010
Sold by
Dunecrest Llc
Bought by
Kaniewski Stacey B
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
5.01%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 21, 2009
Sold by
Kaniewski Family Limited Partnership
Bought by
Duncrest Llc
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 6, 1999
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fieweger Kathleen A | -- | Multiple | |
| Kaniewski Stacey B | -- | Multiple | |
| Dunecrest Llc | -- | Chicago Title Insurance Co | |
| Kaniewski Scott A | -- | Chicago Title Insurance Co | |
| Dunecrest Llc | -- | None Available | |
| Kaniewski Stacey B | -- | None Available | |
| Dunecrest Llc | -- | Mbt Title Services Llc | |
| Kaniewski Stacey B | -- | Mbt Title Services Llc | |
| Duncrest Llc | -- | None Available | |
| -- | $300,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Kaniewski Scott A | $438,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Kaniewski Stacey B | $40,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Kaniewski Stacey B | $417,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Kaniewski Stacey B | $417,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/24/2017 02/24/17 | Sold | $720,000 | -18.1% | $175 / Sq Ft |
| 01/13/2017 01/13/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/07/2016 03/07/16 | For Sale | $879,000 | -- | $213 / Sq Ft |
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,911 | $555,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $10,206 | $489,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $9,720 | $493,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $9,257 | $484,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $13,952 | $382,900 | $85,000 | $297,900 |
| 2020 | $13,651 | $387,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $13,503 | $351,900 | $85,000 | $266,900 |
| 2018 | $13,574 | $353,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $11,842 | $379,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $11,164 | $470,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $11,101 | $402,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $7,257 | $369,800 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Rob Gow
Seller's Agent in 2017
Rob Gow
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
(269) 612-4104
153 Total Sales
-
Diane Frale
Buyer's Agent in 2017
Diane Frale
Coldwell Banker Realty
(312) 480-9530
49 Total Sales
Map
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 16009237
APN: 11-13-2503-0166-00-6
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