$860,000
SOLD JUN 12, 2026

18590 Forest Beach Dr New Buffalo, MI 49117

5 Beds
4 Baths
2,800 Sq Ft
8,276 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 12, 2026

$307 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

38 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Beach
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • New Buffalo Elementary School Rated A
  • Water Access
  • Clubhouse

About This Home

As of June 2026

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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rob Gow

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #6501365132 Listed on: 03/27/2026

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Last Buyer's Agent

Kathryn Boyle

@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6501440990

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,910

Year Built

  • Built in 1993

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 77 x 110
  • Lake Front
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $399 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,800 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Snack Bar or Counter
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Unpaved Driveway
  • Unpaved Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

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

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include snow removal, cable/satellite, trash

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Beach
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,910

Year Built

Built in 1993

Lot Details

8,276 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$399 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1993
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • General Property Info:Condo Proj Name: Forest Beach
  • General Property Info: Association YN: Yes
  • Driveway:Driveway: Unpaved
  • Landscape:Landscape: Ground Cover
  • Sewer:Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Additional Items:Additional Items: Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s), Basement Finished
  • Util Avail at Street:Util Avail at Street: High Speed Internet, Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available
  • Fireplace:Fireplace: Living Room
  • Water Fea Amenities:Water Fea Amenities: All Sports, Assoc Access
  • SourceMLSURL: https://sourcemls.org/api/v1/eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJTb3VyY2VTeXN0ZW1JRCI6IlQwMDAwMDAwNiIsIkxpc3RpbmdJRCI6IjI2MDEwOTg0IiwiU3RhbmRhcmRTdGF0dXMiOiJDbG9zZWQiLCJNb2RpZmljYXRpb25UaW1lc3RhbXAiOiIyMDI2LTA2LTEyVDE2OjQzOjM0LjAwMFoiLCJMaWNlbnNlZUlEIjoib2F1dGgyXzE0NjI5IiwiTGljZW5zZWVOYW1lIjoiSG9tZXMgUHJvIn0.lary0Bev_m0mOkt0BjxwLnuwIm_2R_BR6YdR69Y29tI/badge
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Washer, Range
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2800.0
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • Kitchen Features:Kitchen Features: Eating Area, Snack Bar

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • List Price: 875000.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Level
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Lake Michigan
  • Waterfront Features: Lake Front
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Roofing:Roofing: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Unpaved

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heat Source:Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Heat Type:Heat Type: Forced Air
  • Utilities Attached:Utilities Attached: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Beach Area, Cable TV, Clubhouse, Pets Allowed, Tennis Court(s), Pool, Playground
  • Association Fee: 398.52
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Snow Removal, Cable/Satellite, Trash, Other

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Size Area: 0.19
  • Lot Dimensions: 77 X 110
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8276.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 12910.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 11, 2021
Closed on
Jul 9, 2021
Sold by
Irons Mira and Mira Irons Revocable Trust
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Rob Gow
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Janice Smith
@properties Christie's International R.E.
List Price
$635,000
Sold Price
$650,835
Premium/Discount to List
$15,835
2.49%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.29%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 3, 2019
Closed on
Aug 2, 2019
Sold by
Brennen John H and Brennen Betty Anne
Bought by
Irons Mira and The Mira Irons Revocable Trust
Seller's Agent
Karen Larkin-Johnson
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Melannie Hay
Real Broker LLC
List Price
$549,000
Sold Price
$510,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,000
-7.1%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.47%
Original Mortgage
$360,000
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 2008
Sold by
Brennen Betty Anne
Bought by
Brennen John H and Brennen Betty Anne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$322,000
Interest Rate
6.04%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 6, 2000

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 1994
Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $650,835 First American Title
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Meridian Title Corp
Deed $412,500 --
Deed $272,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $360,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $322,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/12/2026 06/12/26 Sold $860,000 -1.7% $307 / Sq Ft
04/14/2026 04/14/26 Price Changed $875,000 -1.7% $313 / Sq Ft
03/27/2026 03/27/26 For Sale $890,000 +36.7% $318 / Sq Ft
07/14/2021 07/14/21 Sold $650,835 +2.5% $232 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/11/2021 06/11/21 For Sale $635,000 +24.5% $227 / Sq Ft
08/09/2019 08/09/19 Sold $510,000 -7.1% $182 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/03/2019 07/03/19 For Sale $549,000 -- $196 / Sq Ft
06/25/2019 06/25/19 Pending -- -- --
Source: MichRIC

Tax History

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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
2026 $13,299 $397,000 $0 $0
2025 $12,910 $384,500 $0 $0
2024 $8,281 $358,900 $0 $0
2023 $7,886 $320,000 $0 $0
2022 $7,877 $319,600 $0 $0
2021 $9,244 $240,900 $85,000 $155,900
2020 $9,281 $243,800 $0 $0
2019 $8,566 $225,300 $85,000 $140,300
2018 $8,470 $261,900 $0 $0
2017 $8,520 $277,400 $0 $0
2016 $8,032 $293,900 $0 $0
2015 $7,986 $261,200 $0 $0
2014 $5,221 $245,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 26010984

MichRIC

APN: 11-13-2503-0118-00-1

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