NOT LISTED FOR SALE

18614 Forest Beach Dr New Buffalo, MI 49117

Estimated Value: $654,000 - $826,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,800 Sq Ft
$263/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 14, 2023

Last sale price $753,500 $269 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,080/month

51 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of September 2023

Beautiful cottage style home in Forest Beach is move in ready! 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths, this home features 3 levels of living with ample space for entertaining family and guests. The inviting main floor boasts a primary bedroom, full bath, a spacious living room with fireplace, relaxing screened porch, brand new kitchen, new solid oak floors, and a dining area that opens to a large deck and wooded backyard. Upstairs you'll find 2 guest bedrooms sharing an updated full bath. The finished lower level has 2 guest bedrooms, a full bath, laundry, and large family room. Walk or golf cart to the association pool, Lake Michigan sunsets, elevated beach area, and tennis. New Buffalo harbor, shops and restaurants are just down the road.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rob Gow

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #6501365132 Listed on: 08/05/2023

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Last Buyer's Agent

Maureen Culp

RE/MAX Harbor Country License #6506039437

RE/MAX Harbor Country

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,263

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 8,470 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Shrub
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $325 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Insulated Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • 2 Bedrooms in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Deck

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

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Beach
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,263

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$325 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1995
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • 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: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2800.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 8263.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • 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
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Location Property Info:Subdivision2: Forest Beach
  • Landscape:Garden Area: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:High-Speed Internet: Yes
  • General Property Info:Condo Proj Name: Forest Beach
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1800.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style Cape Cod: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen Island, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2800.0
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 3.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Bedrooms: 2
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Full Baths: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 1000.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1000.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1000.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • List Price: 750000.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch(es)
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • 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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Broadband, High-Speed Internet
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Beach Area, Clubhouse, Playground, Pool, Tennis Court(s)
  • Association Fee: 325.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 325.0
  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Monthly
  • 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: 0.19
  • Lot Size Area: 0.19
  • Lot Dimensions: Irregular
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8470.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8263.0
  • Tax Year: 2022

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 5, 2023
Closed on
Sep 25, 2023
Sold by
Holcomb Mary A
Bought by
Pilcher Lisa M and Anglada Jaime E
Seller's Agent
Rob Gow
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Maureen Culp
RE/MAX Harbor Country
List Price
$750,000
Sold Price
$753,500
Premium/Discount to List
$3,500
0.47%
Views
143
Current Estimated Value
$736,891

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$16,609
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.06%
Original Mortgage
$565,125
Outstanding Balance
$553,673
Interest Rate
6.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$183,218

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 2003
Sold by
Roeder Steven J and Roeder Tammy L
Bought by
Holcomb Mary A

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 1996
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Pilcher Lisa M -- None Listed On Document
Holcomb Mary A $562,000 --
-- $217,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Pilcher Lisa M $565,125
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/14/2023 09/14/23 Sold $753,500 +0.5% $269 / Sq Ft
08/05/2023 08/05/23 For Sale $750,000 0.0% $268 / Sq Ft
07/23/2023 07/23/23 Off Market $750,000 -- --
06/22/2023 06/22/23 For Sale $750,000 -- $268 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $10,124 $281,300 $0 $0
2024 $6,494 $263,500 $0 $0
2023 $5,554 $264,700 $0 $0
2022 $5,290 $266,900 $0 $0
2021 $7,973 $214,000 $85,000 $129,000
2020 $7,801 $216,300 $0 $0
2019 $7,717 $201,100 $85,000 $116,100
2018 $8,309 $232,600 $0 $0
2017 $8,357 $244,600 $0 $0
2016 $7,879 $283,800 $0 $0
2015 $7,834 $253,400 $0 $0
2014 $5,121 $239,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Rob Gow

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Rob Gow

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

    (269) 612-4104

    138 Total Sales

    Rob Gow
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  • Maureen Culp

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Maureen Culp

    RE/MAX Michigan

    (269) 759-9994

    159 Total Sales

    Maureen Culp
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 23021590

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-13-2503-0116-00-9

Michigan Berrien County New Buffalo 49117

18614 Forest Beach Dr, New Buffalo, MI

This home is located at 18614 Forest Beach Dr, New Buffalo, MI 49117 since 05 August 2023 and is currently estimated at $736,891, approximately $263 per square foot. This property was built in 1995. 18614 Forest Beach Dr is a home located in Berrien County with nearby schools including New Buffalo Elementary School, New Buffalo Middle School, and New Buffalo Senior High School.

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