NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3961 Hillside Trail New Buffalo, MI 49117

Estimated Value: $1,924,316 - $2,373,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,822 Sq Ft
$560/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: February 14, 2025

Last sale price $1,762,500 $461 Per Sq Ft

Est. 21% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,475 / mo

30 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Indoor Spa
  • A-Frame, Dome or Log Home
  • New Buffalo Elementary School Rated A
  • In Ground Pool
  • Maid or Guest Quarters

About This Home

As of February 2025

Nestled in the picturesque surroundings in the Village of Michiana, this private hilltop log home on over two acres of land offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Built in 2004 by Jeff Warren, you'll find this beautiful four bedroom, three and one-half bath, two screened porches is a perfect getaway waiting for you! The home features high vaulted ceilings and large windows that flood the space with natural light. A central stone fireplace provides warmth and is a cozy focal point for gatherings. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry, walk-in pantry and a large island with qranite counters. Separate two-car garage with in-law apartment nestled above gives guests a private place to relax. Enjoy your outside oasis complete with a heated in-ground Gunite pool and hot tub. Generator included. Home is being sold TURNKEY! Short stroll to Lake Michigan beaches, close to New Buffalo and Harbor Country, only 75 minutes from Chicago.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michele Cihak

Coldwell Banker Realty License #6501349126 Listed on: 12/06/2024

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Laura Mitrick

Compass Michigan LLC License #6506047698

Compass Michigan LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,730

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • 2.13 Acre Lot
  • Shrub
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • A-Frame, Dome or Log Home
  • Log Cabin
  • Composition Roof
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,822 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Bar Fridge
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Screened Porch
  • Indoor Spa
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Maid or Guest Quarters

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Sump Pump
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Property is near a lake
  • Pond
  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Power Generator
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Septic System
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,730

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

2.13 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Log Home
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 510.2
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: irregular
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 3822.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 16730.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • 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
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Location Property Info:Subdivision2: none
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Landscape:Underground Sprinkler: Yes
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Landscape:Decor Pond: Yes
  • Additional Items:Wet Bar: Yes
  • Additional Items:Hot Tub Spa: Yes
  • Additional Items:Generator: Yes
  • Additional Items:Guest Quarters: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 3822.0
  • Additional Items:Vaulted Ceilings: Yes
  • Additional Items:Sump Pump: Yes
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Security Features:Security System: Yes
  • Architectural Style Log Home: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Guest Quarters, Hot Tub Spa, Wet Bar, Center Island, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • LivingArea: 3822.0
  • Window Features: Screens, Insulated Windows
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Appliances:Freezer: Yes
  • Appliances:Bar Fridge: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Log
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • List Price: 1950000.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch(es)
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Log: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Pool:In Ground: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Attached
  • Parking Features Garage Door Opener2: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Generator
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Deeded Access: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 2.13
  • Lot Size Area: 2.13
  • Lot Dimensions: irregular
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 92696.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 16730.0
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 6, 2024
Closed on
Feb 11, 2025
Sold by
Stone David S
Bought by
Liberman Ron Abraham and Liberman Jacqueline Nora
Seller's Agent
Michele Cihak
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Laura Mitrick
Compass Michigan LLC
List Price
$1,950,000
Sold Price
$1,762,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$187,500
-9.62%
Views
63
Current Estimated Value
$2,139,579

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$377,079
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.86%
Original Mortgage
$1,233,750
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 2022
Sold by
Stone David S
Bought by
Stone David S
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Liberman Ron Abraham -- None Listed On Document
Stone David S -- Farina & Wojcik Pc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Liberman Ron Abraham $1,233,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/14/2025 02/14/25 Sold $1,762,500 -9.6% $461 / Sq Ft
12/06/2024 12/06/24 For Sale $1,950,000 -- $510 / Sq Ft
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 $13,443 $910,800 $0 $0
2024 $11,062 $883,200 $0 $0
2023 $10,872 $936,900 $0 $0
2022 $10,395 $585,800 $0 $0
2021 $14,222 $556,900 $141,500 $415,400
2020 $14,019 $500,200 $0 $0
2019 $13,845 $499,300 $88,000 $411,300
2018 $22,025 $440,300 $0 $0
2017 $13,710 $399,300 $0 $0
2016 $12,775 $422,500 $0 $0
2015 $12,723 $426,300 $0 $0
2014 $6,788 $365,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Michele Cihak

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Michele Cihak

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (219) 861-2073

    53 Total Sales

    Michele Cihak
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  • Laura Mitrick

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Laura Mitrick

    Compass Michigan LLC

    (708) 217-5087

    54 Total Sales

    Laura Mitrick
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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 24062094

MichRIC

APN: 11-41-4920-0001-01-3

Michigan Berrien County New Buffalo 49117

3961 Hillside Trail, New Buffalo, MI

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