$899,000
UNDER CONTRACT

18581 Brook Hollow New Buffalo, MI 49117

Estimated payment $6,165/month

Total Views 2,207
5 Beds
4 Baths
2,950 Sq Ft
$305 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Beach
  • Water Access
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • New Buffalo Elementary School Rated A
  • Gated Community
  • Clubhouse

About This Home

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.

Listing Agent

Rob Gow

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #6501365132 Listed on: 07/23/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Co-Listing Agent

Chris Pfauser

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #6501326871

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,979

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 9,265 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Shrub
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $368 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Unpaved Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,950 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Screened Porch

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Deck
  • Screened Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include trash, snow removal
  • Forest Beach Subdivision

Recreation

  • Beach
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool

Additional Features

  • Clubhouse
  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,979

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$368 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: Irregular
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2950.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 9979.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Cul-De-Sac: Yes
  • Lot Description:Corner Lot: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Driveway:Unpaved: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Location Property Info:Subdivision2: Forest Beach
  • Substructure:Walk Out: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:High-Speed Internet: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1899.0
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Carpet Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style Cape Cod: Yes
  • Special Features: UnderContract
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Broadband, Garage Door Opener, Center Island
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 2950.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 3.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Mud Room Access: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Security Features:Gated Community: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • List Price: 899000.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level, Wooded, Cul-De-Sac
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch(es), Screened
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Lake Michigan
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Screened: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Security Features: Gated Community
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, High-Speed Internet
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Beach Area, Clubhouse, Pets Allowed, Playground, Pool, Tennis Court(s)
  • Association Fee: 368.12
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 368.12
  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Monthly
  • Assoc Amenities:Pets Allowed2: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Assoc Access: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Playground: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Club House: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Pool: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Beach Area: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Tennis Court(s)2: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Other, Trash, Snow Removal

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Size Area: 0.21
  • Lot Dimensions: Irregular
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9265.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9979.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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 $9,979 $334,400 $0 $0
2024 $6,401 $310,500 $0 $0
2023 $6,096 $312,200 $0 $0
2022 $5,806 $312,100 $0 $0
2021 $8,750 $236,200 $85,000 $151,200
2020 $8,561 $238,500 $0 $0
2019 $8,469 $220,700 $85,000 $135,700
2018 $9,088 $260,900 $0 $0
2017 $9,141 $276,200 $0 $0
2016 $8,618 $325,800 $0 $0
2015 $8,569 $286,900 $0 $0
2014 $5,602 $268,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/23/2025 07/23/25 For Sale $899,000 -- $305 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Deed $100 --
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $301,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 25036408

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-13-2503-0101-00-1