18353 Forest Beach Drive, New Buffalo, MI 49117 (MLS# 26027872)


$2,525,000
18353 Forest Beach Drive
New Buffalo, MI 49117
MLS# 26027872
5 beds  |  5 baths  |  3938 sqft


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01-Front 03-Front IMG_6453 06-Front Entrance 08-Front Porch 10-Entryway 12-Dining Area 15-Dining Area 17-Living Room 19-Living Room 22-Living Room 23-Office |Bedrm 24-Eat-in Kitchen 25-Eat-in Kitchen 26-Eat-in Kitchen 29-Eat-in Kitchen 32-Dining Area 36-Living Room 38-Living Room to Kitchen 39-Billiard Room 41-Laundry Room 43-Staircase 44-Hall 47-Bedroom 48-Bathroom 50-Primary Bedroom 55-Primary Bedroom 56-Primary Bedroom to Bath 57-Primary Bath 59-Primary Bath 58-Primary Closet 63-Bedroom 2nd Floor Bath 65-Bedroom 66-Game Room 67-Game Room 52-LL Bdrm 53-Bathroom 70-Back of Home IMG_6460 (1) 73-Back Patio 78-Side of Home IMG_6454 View of the Home 74-Aerial View 75-Aerial View 04ab105a-636d-4fe0-86ab-44eabf2873e8

Property Description
Nestled in a lush, park-like setting, this stunning custom-built traditional home offers the perfect blend of elegance and comfort. Featuring over 6,300 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, the open-concept floor plan showcases soaring vaulted ceilings, rich hardwood floors, and abundant natural light. The inviting great room features a gas fireplace and arched windows, flowing seamlessly into the dining area. The gourmet kitchen is appointed with custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, and stainless steel appliances. The luxurious primary suite includes a spa-inspired bath, while three additional bedrooms are located upstairs. With 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths, there's room for everyone. Enjoy outdoor living on the expansive paver patio. Located in the gated Forest Beach Estates community, residents enjoy access to a private beach, tennis and basketball courts. Over $300,000 recently invested, including new roof, HVAC and interior finishes.

Details
Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Sunset Point & Edgewater
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: New Buffalo Twp
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 641.19
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: Irregular
Road Frontage: 153
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 2
Waterfront: No
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 11
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 6398
SqFt Above Grade: 3938
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 2315
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 0
Building Total SqFt: 6398
Total Beds Above Grade: 4
Main Level Primary: No
Stories: 2
School District: New Buffalo
Association YN: Yes
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 1.09
Lot Square Footage: 47439
Year Built: 1991
Total Bedrooms: 5
Full Baths: 4
Half Baths: 1
Total Baths: 5
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 731803
SEV: 1093000
For Tax Year: 2024
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 27272
Tax Year: 2024
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: NKATOL
Tax ID #: 11-13-2400-0025-00-2
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Nestled in a lush, park-like setting, this stunning custom-built traditional home offers the perfect blend of elegance and comfort. Featuring over 6,300 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, the open-concept floor plan showcases soaring vaulted ceilings, rich hardwood floors, and abundant natural light. The inviting great room features a gas fireplace and arched windows, flowing seamlessly into the dining area. The gourmet kitchen is appointed with custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, and stainless steel appliances. The luxurious primary suite includes a spa-inspired bath, while three additional bedrooms are located upstairs. With 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths, there's room for everyone. Enjoy outdoor living on the expansive paver patio. Located in the gated Forest Beach Estates community, residents enjoy access to a private beach, tennis and basketball courts. Over $300,000 recently invested, including new roof, HVAC and interior finishes.
Legal: UNIT 25 FOREST BEACH LIBER 58 PAGE 1 AMENDED & RESTATED MASTER DEED LIBER 0058 PAGE 0254
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: Yes
Water Frontage: 0
Water Type
Lake: 1
Water Fea. Amenities
Assoc Access: 1
Deeded Access: 1
Lot Description
Wooded: 1
Utilities Attached
Cable Connected: 1
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Sewer
Septic Tank: 1
Water
Public: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Mineral Rights
Unknown: 1
Association Info.
Approx. Assoc Fee: 1000
Assoc. Fee Payable: Quarterly
Laundry Features
Lower Level: 1
Assoc. Amenities
Beach Area: 1
Clubhouse: 1
Pets Allowed: 1
Pool: 1
Security: 1
Tennis Court(s): 1
Exterior Material
Wood Siding: 1
Assoc. Fee Incl.
Snow Removal: 1
Roofing
Wood: 1
Parking Features
Attached: 1
Heat Source
Natural Gas: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Forced Air: 1
Air Conditioning
Central Air: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Upper Bedrooms: 4
Upper Full Baths: 3
Upper Level Square Feet: 1768
Total Baths Above Grade: 4
Main Rooms
Main Half Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 2315
Lower Rooms
Lower Bedrooms: 1
Lower Full Baths: 1
Lower Finished SQFT: 2315
Total Lower SQFT: 2315
Basement Rooms
Basement Finished SQFT: 0
Total Basement SQFT: 0
Driveway
Concrete: 1
Substructure
Full: 1
Kitchen Features
Center Island: 1
Eating Area: 1
Fireplace
Living Room: 1
Primary Bedroom: 1
Additional Items
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Window Treatments: 1
Appliances
Cooktop: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Microwave: 1
Oven: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Patio: 1
Flooring
Ceramic Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Security Features
Security System: 1
Landscape
Terraced Yard: 1
Architectural Style
Traditional: 1
Location Property Info
County: Berrien
Street #: 18353
Street Name: Forest Beach
Suffix: Drive
State: MI
Zip Code: 49117
Zip (4): 8813
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $2,525,000
Current Price: $2,525,000
Listing Date: 2026-06-08
Remarks Misc
Directions: Turn right at gatehouse toward the Estates. Follow Forest Beach Dr. Stay to the right past the tennis courts. House is on right side
Property Features
Water Type: Lake
Laundry Features: Lower Level
Exterior Material: Wood Siding
Roofing: Wood
Substructure: Full
Lot Description: Wooded
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Public
Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; Natural Gas Connected
Kitchen Features: Center Island; Eating Area
Fireplace: Living Room; Primary Bedroom
Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s); Garage Door Opener; Window Treatments
Appliances: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Oven; Refrigerator; Washer
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Flooring: Ceramic Tile; Wood
Patio and Porch Features: Patio
Security Features: Security System
Landscape: Terraced Yard
Parking Features: Attached
Architectural Style: Traditional
Driveway: Concrete
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional
Sale Conditions: None
Room Information
Room Name Length Width Level Remarks
Family Room19.0018.00Main
Dining Area30.0012.00
Office10.0011.00MainBedroom used as office
Bathroom 19.005.00Main
Laundry7.009.00Main
Kitchen24.0017.00Main
Living Room20.0015.00Main
Other35.0012.00MainBillard
Bedroom 221.0011.00Upper
Bathroom 34.007.00Upper
Primary Bedroom27.0016.00Upper
Primary Bathroom16.0011.00Upper
Bathroom 45.0011.00Upper
Bedroom 316.0011.00Upper
Bedroom 415.0012.00Upper
Recreation29.0016.00Lower
Bedroom 516.0015.00Lower
Bathroom 55.008.00Lower

IDX
Listing Office: @properties Christie's International R.E.
Listing Agent: Jackson G Matson
Source MLS Verified

Last Updated: June - 08 - 2026

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