NOT LISTED FOR SALE

18620 Forest Beach Dr New Buffalo, MI 49117

Estimated Value: $1,114,000 - $1,394,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,929 Sq Ft
$310/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 13, 2017

Last sale price $685,000 $174 Per Sq Ft

Est. 78% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,261 / mo

44 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Beach
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • New Buffalo Elementary School Rated A
  • Fitness Center
  • Deck

About This Home

As of October 2017

Remarkable cedar-shingle Cape Cod tucked in desirable Forest Beach. Full of light and charm, this 5 bed/4 bath, 3929 sq ft storybook home is everything your lake home should be; gated for privacy, a short walk to the beach, close to community pool, fitness center, and tennis courts. Exquisite wood flooring echos the serene wooded areas surrounding your home and creates a homey feel in the spacious first floor. 3 bedrooms on the upper level and 2 on the beautifully finished lower level are perfect for hosting out-of-town guests. You'll love the wood burning fireplace in your den, entertaining in your well appointed kitchen, and relaxing on your large screened-in porch. For a private tour, call today.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Liz Roch

@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6506045544 Listed on: 07/24/2017

@properties Christie's International R.E.

Last Buyer's Agent

Rob Gow

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #6501365132

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,524

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • 10,018 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 78x109
  • Private Waterfront
  • Shrub
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $372 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Unpaved Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,929 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Home Gym
  • Water Views
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Property is near a lake
  • Deck

Utilities

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

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include snow removal

Recreation

  • Beach
  • Tennis Courts
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool

Additional Features

  • Security
  • Security Service

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,524

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

10,018 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$372 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2004
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 278.84
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 78X109
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 3929.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 4523.75
  • 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 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
  • Driveway:Unpaved: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • General Property Info:Condo Proj Name: Forest Beach
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 2618.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Security Features:Security System: Yes
  • Architectural Style Cape Cod: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Broadband, Center Island
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 3929.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • List Price: 730000.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch(es)
  • 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
  • Exterior Material:Shingle Siding: 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
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Beach Area, Fitness Center, Pool, Security, Tennis Court(s)
  • Association Fee: 372.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 372.0
  • Water Fea Amenities:Private Frontage: Yes
  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Monthly
  • Water Fea Amenities:View: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Assoc Access: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Fitness Center: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Pool: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Security: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Beach Area: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Tennis Court(s)2: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Other, Snow Removal

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Lot Size Area: 0.23
  • Lot Dimensions: 78X109
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10018.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4523.75
  • Tax Year: 2016

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 10, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$1,218,658

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 24, 2017
Closed on
Oct 2, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Liz Roch
@properties Christie's International R.E.
Buyer's Agent
Rob Gow
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$735,000
Sold Price
$685,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-6.8%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.81%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 1, 2013
Closed on
Oct 4, 2013
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jeanne Reilly
Chris Crawford Ltd.
Buyer's Agent
Sandy Fenderbosch
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$749,000
Sold Price
$700,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-6.54%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.54%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
0.045%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
0.0525%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 2000

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 9, 1996
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
-- None Available
-- Multiple
-- --
$82,000 --
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $442,000
Previous Owner $417,000
Previous Owner $500,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/13/2017 10/13/17 Sold $685,000 -6.8% $174 / Sq Ft
09/06/2017 09/06/17 Pending -- -- --
07/24/2017 07/24/17 For Sale $735,000 +5.0% $187 / Sq Ft
10/15/2013 10/15/13 Sold $700,000 -6.5% $178 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/06/2013 10/06/13 Pending -- -- --
07/01/2013 07/01/13 For Sale $749,000 -- $191 / Sq Ft
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 $14,971 $543,100 $0 $0
2025 $14,533 $516,800 $0 $0
2024 $9,322 $457,900 $0 $0
2023 $8,878 $461,300 $0 $0
2022 $8,455 $450,100 $0 $0
2021 $12,744 $355,900 $85,000 $270,900
2020 $12,469 $360,200 $0 $0
2019 $12,334 $327,900 $85,000 $242,900
2018 $12,597 $313,900 $0 $0
2017 $13,382 $335,400 $0 $0
2016 $13,379 $436,300 $0 $0
2015 $13,303 $374,900 $0 $0
2014 $8,696 $345,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Liz Roch

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Liz Roch

    @ Properties

    (269) 405-7301

    194 Total Sales

    Liz Roch
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  • Rob Gow

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Rob Gow

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

    (269) 612-4104

    115 Total Sales

    Rob Gow
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    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Jeanne Reilly

    Chris Crawford Ltd.

  • Sandy Fenderbosch

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Sandy Fenderbosch

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (269) 469-3950

    22 Total Sales

    Sandy Fenderbosch
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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 17003178

MichRIC

APN: 11-13-2503-0115-00-2

Michigan Berrien County New Buffalo 49117

18620 Forest Beach Dr, New Buffalo, MI

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