$142,500
SOLD AUG 19, 2025

18655 Forest Beach Dr New Buffalo, MI 49117

0.22 Acre
$647,727 Price per Acre
9,580 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

6% Below List Price

Highlights

  • 400 Feet of Waterfront
  • Clubhouse
  • Community Pool
  • New Buffalo Elementary School Rated A
  • Wooded Lot
  • Tennis Courts

About This Lot

As of August 2025

This is a gorgeous location for your dream home in the very desirable gated community of Forest Beach.
A nice level buildable lot with beautiful trees, and evergreens but not heavily wooded.
With amenities like the clubhouse, tennis/ pickleball courts, sunset viewing decks, private elevated beach area, pool and playground, ensure activities for the whole family. A peaceful place to walk, jog or drive your golf cart to watch the sunsets.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Angela Reichert

RE/MAX Harbor Country @ New Buffalo License #6501455106 Listed on: 08/15/2025

RE/MAX Harbor Country @ New Buffalo

Last Buyer's Agent

Chad Gradowski

Coldwell Banker Realty License #6502355194

Coldwell Banker Realty

Property Details

Property Type

  • Land

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,250

Lot Details

  • 9,580 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75x114x107x113
  • 400 Feet of Waterfront
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $249 Monthly HOA Fees

Schools

  • New Buffalo Elementary School
  • New Buffalo Middle School
  • New Buffalo Senior High School

Additional Features

  • Water Views
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include snow removal
  • Forest Beach Subdivision

Amenities

  • Clubhouse
  • Meeting Room

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Water Access

Property Details

Property Type

Land

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,250

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$249 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Lot
  • Property Type: Land
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 75x114x107x113
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Residential
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • General Property Info:Property Sub-Type2: Lot
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 400.0
  • Location Property Info:Subdivision2: Forest Beach
  • General Property Info Elementary School2: New Buffalo Elementary School
  • General Property Info High School: New Buffalo Senior High School
  • General Property Info Middle School2: New Buffalo Middle School
  • Util Avail at Street Electricity Available: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street Natural Gas Available: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street Cable Available: Yes
  • Water Public Water2: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: LotsLands

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 151500.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Buildable, Building, Wooded
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: No

Utilities

  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Storm Sewer, None
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Meeting Room, Tennis Court(s), Clubhouse, Pool
  • Association Fee: 249.24
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 249.24
  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Monthly
  • Water Fea Amenities:View: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Assoc Access: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Club House: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Meeting Room: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Tennis Court(s)2: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Pool2: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Snow Removal

Schools

  • Elementary School: New Buffalo Elementary School
  • High School: New Buffalo Senior High School
  • Middle/Junior School: New Buffalo Middle School

Lot Info

  • Current Use: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Lot Size Area: 0.22
  • Lot Dimensions: 75x114x107x113
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9580.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2250.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 15, 2025
Closed on
Aug 15, 2025
Sold by
Paige P Nejman Trust and Nejman Paige P
Bought by
Belke Michael and Belke Christina
Seller's Agent
Angela Reichert
RE/MAX Harbor Country @ New Buffalo
Buyer's Agent
Chad Gradowski
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$151,500
Sold Price
$142,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-5.94%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
176.12%
Original Mortgage
$114,000
Outstanding Balance
$114,000
Interest Rate
7.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$39,000

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 7, 2023
Sold by
Nejman Erik J and Nejman Paige P
Bought by
Paige P Nejman Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 20, 2022
Sold by
Mary Lynn Bell Declaration Of Trust
Bought by
Nejman Erik and Nejman Paige

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 5, 2009
Sold by
Bell Bradley K and Bell Mary L
Bought by
Bell Mary Lynn and The Mary Lynn Bell Declaration Of Trust
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Chicago Title
Warranty Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $114,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $472,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/19/2025 08/19/25 Sold $142,500 -5.9% --
07/19/2025 07/19/25 Pending -- -- --
03/28/2025 03/28/25 For Sale $151,500 -- --
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 $3,508 $65,000 $0 $0
2024 $2,250 $91,300 $0 $0
2023 $2,238 $90,800 $0 $0
2022 $1,692 $101,300 $0 $0
2021 $2,550 $85,000 $85,000 $0
2020 $2,495 $85,000 $0 $0
2019 $1,299 $85,000 $85,000 $0
2018 $1,310 $130,000 $0 $0
2017 $1,336 $130,000 $0 $0
2016 $1,206 $130,000 $0 $0
2015 $1,211 $130,000 $0 $0
2014 $960 $130,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 25012273

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-13-2503-0147-02-8