$899,000
New Buffalo, MI 49117
MLS# 26048312
4 beds | 2 baths | 2359 sqft
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Property Description
Welcome to your own private retreat just minutes from Lake Michigan and downtown New Buffalo! This spacious 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom farmhouse sits on 15 sprawling acres and offers the perfect blend of country charm and modern living. Enjoy peaceful mornings overlooking the massive private pond, or explore the endless possibilities offered by three huge outbuildings—ideal for storage, hobbies, a workshop, equipment, or even a small hobby farm. The home offers generous living space throughout, with room to spread out and make it your own. Located just a short drive to the shores of Lake Michigan, the shops and restaurants of downtown New Buffalo, and easy access for commuters, this property offers rare acreage and privacy without sacrificing convenience. Whether you're looking for a family homestead, weekend getaway, or a property with room to grow, 18944 S Lakeside Rd delivers space, versatility, and a truly special setting. Don't miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity in Berrien County!
Details
Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Maudin & Wilson
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: New Buffalo Twp
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 381.09
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 1041x986x493x406x191x308x445
Road Frontage: 1041
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Waterfront: No
Body of Water: Private Pond
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 11
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 3214
SqFt Above Grade: 2359
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 855
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 467
Building Total SqFt: 3214
Total Beds Above Grade: 4
Statewide Lakes & Rivers: Private Pond
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 2
School District: New Buffalo
# of Outbuildings: 3
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 15.1
Lot Square Footage: 657756
Year Built: 1950
Total Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 2
Total Baths: 2
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 95324
SEV: 281800
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 1876
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: None
Tax ID #: 11-13-0118-0006-15-9
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Welcome to your own private retreat just minutes from Lake Michigan and downtown New Buffalo! This spacious 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom farmhouse sits on 15 sprawling acres and offers the perfect blend of country charm and modern living. Enjoy peaceful mornings overlooking the massive private pond, or explore the endless possibilities offered by three huge outbuildings—ideal for storage, hobbies, a workshop, equipment, or even a small hobby farm. The home offers generous living space throughout, with room to spread out and make it your own. Located just a short drive to the shores of Lake Michigan, the shops and restaurants of downtown New Buffalo, and easy access for commuters, this property offers rare acreage and privacy without sacrificing convenience. Whether you're looking for a family homestead, weekend getaway, or a property with room to grow, 18944 S Lakeside Rd delivers space, versatility, and a truly special setting. Don't miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity in Berrien County!
Legal: BEG AT E1/4 PST SEC 18 T8S R20W TH S 1055.65' TH N89DEG45'02"W 983.93' TH N47DEG36'57"E 506.95' TH N01DEG18'19"W 408.07' TH N89DEG57'50"E 194.87' TH N01DEG18'19"W 301.47' TH N89DEG59'37"E 430.86' TO POB
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: Yes
Water Frontage: 0
Water Type
Pond: 1
Water Fea. Amenities
Dock: 1
Other Structures
Pole Barn: 1
Second Garage: 1
Workshop: 1
Street Type
Public: 1
Utilities Attached
High Speed Internet: 1
Sewer
Septic Tank: 1
Water
Well: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Mineral Rights
Unknown: 1
Laundry Features
Electric Dryer Hookup: 1
Laundry Room: 1
None: 1
Washer Hookup: 1
Exterior Material
Aluminum Siding: 1
Roofing
Asphalt: 1
Shingle: 1
Parking Features
Detached: 1
Heat Source
Electric: 1
Geothermal: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Forced Air: 1
Air Conditioning
Central Air: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Upper Bedrooms: 2
Upper Level Square Feet: 464
Total Baths Above Grade: 2
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 2
Main Full Baths: 2
Main Level SQFT: 1895
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Finished SQFT: 855
Total Basement SQFT: 1322
Driveway
Gravel: 1
Substructure
Full: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Microwave: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Porch(es): 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Laminate: 1
Outbuilding 1
Outbuilding Description: Pole Barn
Outbuilding 1 Dimensions: 40x64
Outbuilding 1 Electric: 1
Outbuilding Floor Type 1
Outbuilding 1 Floor Type - Concrete: 1
Outbuilding 2
Outbuilding Description: Second Garage
Outbuilding 2 Dimensions: 32x40
Outbuilding 2 Electric: 1
Outbuilding Floor Type 2
Outbuilding 2 Floor Type - Concrete: 1
Outbuilding 3
Outbuilding 3 Description: Other
Outbuilding 3 Dimensions: 20x30
Outbuilding 3 Electric: 1
Outbuilding 3 Heated: 1
Outbuilding Floor Type 3
Outbuilding 3 Floor Type - Concrete: 1
Architectural Style
Farmhouse: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Location Property Info
County: Berrien
Street #: 18944
Street Direction: S
Street Name: Lakeside
Suffix: Road
State: MI
Zip Code: 49117
Zip (4): 8905
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $899,000
Current Price: $899,000
Listing Date: 2026-09-11
Property Features
Water Type: Pond
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Laundry Room; None; Washer Hookup
Exterior Material: Aluminum Siding
Roofing: Asphalt; Shingle
Substructure: Full
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Well
Utilities Attached: High Speed Internet
Appliances: Dishwasher; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator
Heat Source: Electric; Geothermal
Heat Type: Forced Air
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Flooring: Carpet; Laminate
Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
Other Structures: Pole Barn; Second Garage; Workshop
Outbuilding 1: Outbuilding 1 Electric
Outbuilding Floor Type 1: Outbuilding 1 Floor Type - Concrete
Outbuilding 2: Outbuilding 2 Electric
Outbuilding Floor Type 2: Outbuilding 2 Floor Type - Concrete
Outbuilding 3: Outbuilding 3 Electric; Outbuilding 3 Heated
Outbuilding Floor Type 3: Outbuilding 3 Floor Type - Concrete
Parking Features: Detached
Architectural Style: Farmhouse
Driveway: Gravel
Street Type: Public
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
•Garage is 32'x 40' •Pole barn is 40'x64' with a 10 x64 covered porch. •Shop is 20x 30
Listing Office: Epique Realty
Listing Agent: Jonathan Stowers
Last Updated: September - 12 - 2026
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