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

18353 Forest Beach Drive, New Buffalo, MI 49117

New Listing

$2,525,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 3,938 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 47,439 Status: Active

Current Price: $2,525,000 List Date: 6/08/2026 Last Modified: 6/08/2026

Overview

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.

Listing Details MLS# 26027872

Location Property Info

County: Berrien
Street #: 18353
Street Name: Forest Beach
Suffix: Drive
State: MI
Zip Code: 49117
Zip (4): 8813

General Property Info

New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 1.09
Lot Square Footage: 47439
Lot Dimensions: Irregular
Year Built: 1991
Road Frontage: 153
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 2
Income Property: No
Total Rooms AG: 11
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 6398
SqFt Above Grade: 3938
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 2315
Building Total SqFt: 6398
Total Beds Above Grade: 4
Total Bedrooms: 5
Full Baths: 4
Half Baths: Yes
Total Baths: 5
Main Level Primary: No
Stories: 2
School District: New Buffalo
Association YN: Yes
Waterfront: No
Basement: Yes
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 0

Tax Info

Tax ID #: 11-13-2400-0025-00-2
Taxable Value: 731803
SEV: 1093000
For Tax Year: 2024
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 27272
Tax Year: 2024
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: NKATOL

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

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N: Yes
Water Frontage: 0

More Information

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: Yes
Main Level SQFT: 2315

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

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

Water Type

Lake: Yes

Water Fea. Amenities

Assoc Access: Yes
Deeded Access: Yes

Lot Description

Wooded: Yes

Utilities Attached

Cable Connected: Yes
Natural Gas Connected: Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank: Yes

Water

Public: Yes

Terms Available

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Mineral Rights

Unknown: Yes

Association Info.

Approx. Assoc Fee: 1000
Assoc. Fee Payable: Quarterly

Laundry Features

Lower Level: Yes

Assoc. Amenities

Beach Area: Yes
Clubhouse: Yes
Pets Allowed: Yes
Pool: Yes
Security: Yes
Tennis Court(s): Yes

Exterior Material

Wood Siding: Yes

Assoc. Fee Incl.

Snow Removal: Yes

Roofing

Wood: Yes

Parking Features

Attached: Yes

Heat Source

Natural Gas: Yes

Sale Conditions

None: Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Bedrooms: Yes
Lower Full Baths: Yes
Lower Finished SQFT: 2315
Total Lower SQFT: 2315

Basement Rooms

Basement Finished SQFT: 0
Total Basement SQFT: 0

Driveway

Concrete: Yes

Substructure

Full: Yes

Kitchen Features

Center Island: Yes
Eating Area: Yes

Fireplace

Living Room: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes

Additional Items

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes
Window Treatments: Yes

Appliances

Cooktop: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Oven: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Patio: Yes

Flooring

Ceramic Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Security Features

Security System: Yes

Landscape

Terraced Yard: Yes

Architectural Style

Traditional: Yes

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 Room	19.00	18.00	Main
Dining Area	30.00	12.00
Office	10.00	11.00	Main	Bedroom used as office
Bathroom 1	9.00	5.00	Main
Laundry	7.00	9.00	Main
Kitchen	24.00	17.00	Main
Living Room	20.00	15.00	Main
Other	35.00	12.00	Main	Billard
Bedroom 2	21.00	11.00	Upper
Bathroom 3	4.00	7.00	Upper
Primary Bedroom	27.00	16.00	Upper
Primary Bathroom	16.00	11.00	Upper
Bathroom 4	5.00	11.00	Upper
Bedroom 3	16.00	11.00	Upper
Bedroom 4	15.00	12.00	Upper
Recreation	29.00	16.00	Lower
Bedroom 5	16.00	15.00	Lower
Bathroom 5	5.00	8.00	Lower

Listing Office: @properties Christie's International R.E.

Listing Agent: Jackson G Matson

Last Updated: June - 08 - 2026

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