1501 Shore Drive, New Buffalo, MI 49117 (MLS# 25036655)
1501 Shore Drive, New Buffalo, MI 49117
New Listing
$899,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
5
Baths:
4
Square Footage:
2,179
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
9,400
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$899,000
List Date:
12/22/2025
Last Modified:
12/22/2025
Description
Located just over an hour from Chicago and mere steps from Lake Michigan, this beautifully updated 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offers the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and convenience. Situated within walking distance to the charming restaurants, boutiques, and shops of downtown New Buffalo, this home puts everything you love about lake living right at your doorstep.
Freshly painted throughout, the home features a stunning new kitchen with quartz countertops, a waterfall-edge island, and a sleek stainless appliance package—ideal for entertaining or quiet nights in. The cozy living room centers around a stone fireplace, providing warmth and ambiance year-round.
Supplements: The spacious primary suite is a true retreat with a large walk-in closet, spa-inspired ensuite bath with modern finishes, and direct access to the pool area. A light-filled sunroom with vaulted ceilings adds to the home's bright, airy feel. Step outside to your private backyard oasiscomplete with a built-in pool and privacy fence. Whether you're enjoying a peaceful afternoon at the private association beach or strolling to New Buffalo's vibrant dining scene, this home delivers the ultimate in lake town living. Perfect as a weekend getaway or a year-round residence, and easily accessible from Chicago via Amtrak or the South Shore Line. Don't miss this rare opportunity!
More Information MLS# 25036655
Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Water
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: New Buffalo City
Subdivision: Sunset Shores
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 412.57
Ownership Type: Private Owned
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 99X99X99X97
Road Frontage: 198
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 1
Waterfront: No
Body of Water: Lake Michigan
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 11
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 3273
SqFt Above Grade: 2179
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 1094
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 979
Building Total SqFt: 3273
Total Beds Above Grade: 4
Statewide Lakes & Rivers: Lake Michigan
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 1
School District: New Buffalo
# of Outbuildings: 0
Association YN: Yes
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.22
Lot Square Footage: 9400
Year Built: 1970
Total Bedrooms: 5
Full Baths: 3
Half Baths: 1
Total Baths: 4
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 136288
SEV: 367900
For Tax Year: 2024
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 6059
Tax Year: 2024
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: None
Zoning: res
Tax ID #: 116200090026140
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Located just over an hour from Chicago and mere steps from Lake Michigan, this beautifully updated 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offers the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and convenience. Situated within walking distance to the charming restaurants, boutiques, and shops of downtown New Buffalo, this home puts everything you love about lake living right at your doorstep.
Freshly painted throughout, the home features a stunning new kitchen with quartz countertops, a waterfall-edge island, and a sleek stainless appliance package—ideal for entertaining or quiet nights in. The cozy living room centers around a stone fireplace, providing warmth and ambiance year-round.
Legal: COM 40'S54DEG07'W & 5'S35 DEG53'E OF MOST WLY COR LOT 17 SUNSET SHORES NO 3 IN SEC 9 T8S R21W TH S54DEG07'W 100'TH S35DEG59'E 103.18'TH N51DEG15'E 99.9'TH N35DEG53' W 98.11'TO POB ADDITIONAL 5' ADDED PER RESOLUTION 1230/237
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: Yes
Water Type
Lake: 1
Water Fea. Amenities
All Sports: 1
Assoc Access: 1
Lot Description
Corner Lot: 1
Cul-De-Sac: 1
Level: 1
Sidewalk: 1
Street Type
Paved: 1
Public: 1
Util Avail at Street
Cable Available: 1
Electricity Available: 1
High Speed Internet: 1
Natural Gas Available: 1
Utilities Attached
Cable Connected: 1
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water
Public: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Association Info.
Approx. Assoc Fee: 75
Assoc. Fee Payable: Annually
Laundry Features
Gas Dryer Hookup: 1
In Basement: 1
Laundry Room: 1
Assoc. Amenities
Beach Area: 1
Playground: 1
Exterior Material
Brick: 1
Vinyl Siding: 1
Assoc. Fee Incl.
Other: 1
Roofing
Shingle: 1
Parking Features
Attached: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Garage Faces Side: 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
Total Baths Above Grade: 3
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 4
Main Full Baths: 2
Main Half Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 2179
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Bedrooms: 1
Basement Full Baths: 1
Basement Finished SQFT: 1094
Total Basement SQFT: 2073
Driveway
Concrete: 1
Substructure
Full: 1
Windows
Egress Window: 1
Insulated Windows: 1
Screens: 1
Skylight(s): 1
Pool
In Ground: 1
Kitchen Features
Center Island: 1
Eating Area: 1
Snack Bar: 1
Fireplace
Living Room: 1
Additional Items
Basement Finished: 1
Basement Plumbed for Bath: 1
Ensuite: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Sauna: 1
Vaulted Ceilings: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Microwave: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Water Heater
Natural Gas: 1
Fencing
Fenced Back: 1
Chain Link: 1
Front Yard: 1
Privacy: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Patio: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Ceramic Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Security Features
Security System: 1
Smoke Detector(s): 1
Landscape
Shrubs/Hedges: 1
Architectural Style
Ranch: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Location Property Info
County: Berrien
Street #: 1501
Street Name: Shore
Suffix: Drive
State: MI
Zip Code: 49117
Area: Southwestern Michigan - S
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $899,000
Current Price: $899,000
Listing Date: 2025-07-23
Remarks Misc
Directions: N Whittaker to left on Oselka, north on Willard, left at yacht club to Shore Dr.
Property Features
Water Type: Lake
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup; In Basement; Laundry Room
Exterior Material: Brick; Vinyl Siding
Roofing: Shingle
Windows: Egress Window; Insulated Windows; Screens; Skylight(s)
Substructure: Full
Lot Description: Corner Lot; Cul-De-Sac; Level; Sidewalk
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; Natural Gas Connected
Util Avail at Street: Cable Available; Electricity Available; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Available
Kitchen Features: Center Island; Eating Area; Snack Bar
Fireplace: Living Room
Additional Items: Basement Finished; Basement Plumbed for Bath; Ensuite; Garage Door Opener; Sauna; Vaulted Ceilings
Appliances: Dishwasher; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Water Heater: Natural Gas
Fencing: Fenced Back; Chain Link; Front Yard; Privacy
Flooring: Carpet; Ceramic Tile; Wood
Patio and Porch Features: Patio
Security Features: Security System; Smoke Detector(s)
Landscape: Shrubs/Hedges
Pool: In Ground
Parking Features: Attached; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Side
Architectural Style: Ranch
Driveway: Concrete
Street Type: Paved; Public
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Sale Conditions: None
Room Information
Kitchen
Length: 13.00
Length: 13.00
Width: 13.00
Level: Main
Width: 13.00
Dining Room
Length: 19.00
Length: 19.00
Width: 13.00
Level: Main
Width: 13.00
Living Room
Length: 15.00
Length: 15.00
Width: 20.00
Level: Main
Width: 20.00
Family Room
Length: 26.00
Length: 26.00
Width: 20.00
Level: Main
Width: 20.00
Recreation
Length: 21.00
Length: 21.00
Width: 36.00
Level: Basement
Width: 36.00
Laundry
Length: 9.00
Length: 9.00
Width: 6.00
Level: Basement
Width: 6.00
Primary Bedroom
Length: 23.00
Length: 23.00
Width: 13.00
Level: Main
Width: 13.00
Primary Bathroom
Length: 6.00
Length: 6.00
Width: 8.00
Level: Main
Width: 8.00
Bedroom 2
Length: 13.00
Length: 13.00
Width: 10.00
Level: Main
Width: 10.00
Bedroom 3
Length: 12.00
Length: 12.00
Width: 11.00
Level: Main
Width: 11.00
Bedroom 4
Length: 10.00
Length: 10.00
Width: 11.00
Level: Main
Width: 11.00
Bedroom 5
Length: 14.00
Length: 14.00
Width: 9.00
Level: Basement
Width: 9.00
Office
Length: 10.00
Length: 10.00
Width: 9.00
Level: Basement
Width: 9.00
Other
Length: 10.00
Length: 10.00
Width: 9.00
Level: Basement
Width: 9.00
Remarks: Study
Bathroom 2
Length: 5.00
Length: 5.00
Width: 8.00
Level: Main
Width: 8.00
Bathroom 3
Length: 5.00
Length: 5.00
Width: 4.00
Level: Main
Width: 4.00
Bathroom 4
Length: 7.00
Length: 7.00
Width: 10.00
Level: Basement
Width: 10.00
Utility Room
Length: 7.00
Length: 7.00
Width: 7.00
Level: Basement
Width: 7.00
Other
Length: 25.00
Length: 25.00
Width: 26.00
Level: Basement
Width: 26.00
Remarks: Storage 1
Other
Length: 20.00
Length: 20.00
Width: 14.00
Level: Basement
Width: 14.00
Remarks: Storage 2
Documents
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Listing Office:
Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing Agent:
Mara Walsh
Last Updated: December - 22 - 2025
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