NOT LISTED FOR SALE

18657 Forest Beach Dr New Buffalo, MI 49117

Estimated Value: $124,890 - $145,000

0.19 Acres
$697,896 Price per Acre
8,426 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 19, 2025

Last sale price $130,000

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,342 / mo

123 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Lot

As of August 2025

Build your dream home on one of the last remaining undeveloped wooded lots in the sought after Forest Beach Community. The association offers a lake view sunset deck, elevated beach area, clubhouse, pool, playground and pickleball/tennis courts. All of this in your private gated community close to the shopping, restaurants and beaches of New Buffalo.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anthony Clark

Realty Executives Instant Equity License #6501349571 Listed on: 03/18/2025

Realty Executives Instant Equity

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

  • 8,426 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 65x113x86x113
  • 400 Feet of Waterfront
  • Lake Front

HOA Fees

  • $335 Monthly HOA Fees

Utilities

  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, electricity, snow removal, lawn/yard care, trash
  • Forest Beach Subdivision

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Beach
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Water Access

Property Details

Property Type

Land

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,250

Lot Details

8,426 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$335 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Unimproved Land
  • Property Type: Land
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 400.0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: LotsLands

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 140000.0
  • Lot Features: Buildable
  • Waterfront Features: Lake Front
  • Waterfront: No

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Beach Area, Clubhouse, Pool, Tennis Court(s)
  • Association Fee: 335.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Electricity, Snow Removal, Lawn/Yard Care, Trash

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1934
  • Lot Size Area: 0.19
  • Lot Dimensions: 65x113x86x113
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8426.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2250.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 18, 2025
Closed on
Aug 15, 2025
Sold by
Eilers Tim and Eilers Melanie
Bought by
Belke Michael and Belke Christina
Seller's Agent
Anthony Clark
Realty Executives Instant Equity
Buyer's Agent
Chad Gradowski
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$140,000
Sold Price
$130,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-7.14%
Views
26
Current Estimated Value
$134,973

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$4,973
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.43%
Original Mortgage
$104,000
Outstanding Balance
$103,425
Interest Rate
7.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$31,548

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 29, 2022
Closed on
Aug 7, 2023
Sold by
Tansey John P and Tansey Susan C
Bought by
Eilers Tim and Eilers Melanie
Seller's Agent
Margaret Baczkowski
@properties Christie's International R.E.
Buyer's Agent
Christine Gianni
Jaqua Realtors
List Price
$145,000
Sold Price
$120,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-17.24%
Views
303

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.96%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 29, 2022
Closed on
Jul 24, 2023
Sold by
Tansey John P and Tansey Susan C
Bought by
Eilers Tim and Eilers Melanie
Seller's Agent
Margaret Baczkowski
@properties Christie's International R.E.
Buyer's Agent
Christine Gianni
Jaqua Realtors
List Price
$145,000
Sold Price
$120,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-17.24%
Views
303

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 2011
Sold by
Schultz Brian S and Schultz Mary C
Bought by
Tansey John P and Tansey Susan C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 1996
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Belke Michael $130,000 Chicago Title Of Michigan
Eilers Tim -- None Listed On Document
Eilers Tim -- None Listed On Document
Tansey John P -- Multiple
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Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Belke Michael $104,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/19/2025 08/19/25 Sold $130,000 -7.1% --
03/18/2025 03/18/25 For Sale $140,000 +16.7% --
07/28/2023 07/28/23 Sold $120,000 -4.0% -- View Prior Sale
05/16/2023 05/16/23 Price Changed $125,000 -13.8% --
08/29/2022 08/29/22 For Sale $145,000 -- --
Source: MichRIC

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 $2,164 $101,300 $0 $0
2021 $3,262 $85,000 $85,000 $0
2020 $3,236 $85,000 $0 $0
2019 $3,262 $85,000 $85,000 $0
2018 $3,993 $102,000 $0 $0
2017 $4,070 $102,000 $0 $0
2016 $3,871 $102,000 $0 $0
2015 $3,861 $102,000 $0 $0
2014 $2,564 $102,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Anthony Clark

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Anthony Clark

    Realty Executives Instant Equity

    (616) 638-7185

    53 Total Sales

    Anthony Clark
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  • Chad Gradowski

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Chad Gradowski

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (219) 241-9083

    287 Total Sales

    Chad Gradowski
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  • Margaret Baczkowski

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Margaret Baczkowski

    @ Properties

    (312) 371-8379

    208 Total Sales

    Margaret Baczkowski
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  • Christine Gianni

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Christine Gianni

    Jaqua Realtors

    (269) 408-6715

    75 Total Sales

    Christine Gianni
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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 25010264

MichRIC

APN: 11-13-2503-0146-00-5

Michigan Berrien County New Buffalo 49117

18657 Forest Beach Dr, New Buffalo, MI

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