3698 Lake Shore Drive, New Buffalo, MI 49117 (MLS# 25008130)
3698 Lake Shore Drive, New Buffalo, MI 49117
$3,300,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
5
Baths:
4
Square Footage:
3,384
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
18,000
Status:
Sold
Current Price:
$3,600,000
List Date:
3/06/2025
Last Modified:
5/19/2025
Description
Experience unparalleled beachfront luxury in Harbor Country with this exquisite Nantucket-style retreat, designed by renowned architect Heidi Hornaday and built in 2018. Spanning 5,101 square feet, this architectural gem boasts panoramic Lake Michigan and Chicago skyline views, a charming turret, and porthole windows, all leading to 80 feet of private shoreline.
Inside, an expansive open floor plan seamlessly blends comfort and sophistication. The great room features a soaring vaulted ceiling, a striking double-sided stone fireplace, and a cozy turret sitting nook. The gourmet kitchen and dining area, complete with a wine fridge and beverage cooler, are perfect for hosting. The shiplap-clad office, offering beach and lake vistas, creates an inspiring and serene workspace for
Supplements: work-from-home days. Multiple sliding glass doors open to a spacious deck with sleek glass railings, enhancing the indoor-outdoor flow. The primary suite offers sweeping lake panoramas, a private sitting area, a walk-in closet, and a spa-like en suite bath. Three additional bedrooms on the second level, connected by an open balcony, are bathed in natural light, each offering breathtaking waterfront scenery. The lower level is designed for both relaxation and entertainment, featuring a spacious family room, a game area, and a versatile turret space ideal for intimate gatherings. A large storage room with direct beach access keeps all your water gear within easy reach. The newly designed lakefront walkway connects the shaded patio to the beach. A thoughtfully crafted Accoya deck with a drink rail and built-in bench provides the perfect setting for sunset views, while a sturdy staircase leads to the beach, ensuring effortless access to the water. This is a rare opportunity to own one of Michiana's finest beachfront properties, blending modern luxury with timeless lakefront charm. Recent Renovations & Updates: New walkway, sunset deck and stairs to beach, 2025 Painting Interior & Exterior, 2024 Re-sided the turret with cedar-shake shingles, 2023 Document in attachments provides additional details. Turnkey option [excludes wall art, pool table, antique cedar chest, office desk, living room buffet table and Peloton bike] 40' lot to southwest is deed restricted against building
More Information MLS# 25008130
Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Lake Shore Dr & Michiana Dr
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Michiana Vllg
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 1063.83
Ownership Type: Private Owned
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 80 x 225
Road Frontage: 80
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2.5
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 1
Waterfront: Yes
Body of Water: Lake Michigan
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 13
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 5101
SqFt Above Grade: 3384
Total Beds Above Grade: 5
Statewide Lakes & Rivers: Lake Michigan
Main Level Primary: No
Stories: 3
School District: New Buffalo
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.41
Lot Square Footage: 18000
Year Built: 2018
Total Bedrooms: 5
Full Baths: 3
Half Baths: 1
Total Baths: 4
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 533958
SEV: 1109300
For Tax Year: 2024
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 15442
Tax Year: 2024
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: n/a
Zoning: Residential
Tax ID #: 11-41-4860-0006-00-0
Remarks & Misc
Legal: Per title
Status Change Info
Sold Price/SqFt: 975.18
Under Contract Date: 2025-04-11
Sold Date: 2025-05-19
Sold Price: $3,300,000
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: Yes
Water Frontage: 80
Water Type
Lake: 1
Water Fea. Amenities
All Sports: 1
Street Type
Public: 1
Util Avail at Street
Electricity Available: 1
Natural Gas Available: 1
Utilities Attached
High Speed Internet: 1
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Sewer
Septic Tank: 1
Water
Public: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Mineral Rights
Unknown: 1
Laundry Features
Laundry Room: 1
Lower Level: 1
Upper Level: 1
Exterior Material
Other: 1
Roofing
Metal: 1
Parking Features
Attached: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Garage Faces Front: 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: 2
Upper Level Square Feet: 1667
Total Baths Above Grade: 3
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 1
Main Half Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 1717
Lower Rooms
Lower Full Baths: 1
Lower Finished SQFT: 1717
Total Lower SQFT: 1717
Basement Rooms
Basement Finished SQFT: 0
Total Basement SQFT: 0
Driveway
Paver Block: 1
Substructure
Full: 1
Walk-Out Access: 1
Windows
Skylight(s): 1
Kitchen Features
Center Island: 1
Mud Room Access: 1
Fireplace
Formal Dining: 1
Gas Log: 1
Living Room: 1
Additional Items
Basement Finished: 1
Ensuite: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Generator: 1
Vaulted Ceilings: 1
Window Treatments: 1
Appliances
Bar Fridge: 1
Cooktop: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Double Oven: 1
Dryer: 1
Freezer: 1
Microwave: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Water Heater
Natural Gas: 1
Exterior Features
Other: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Patio: 1
Deck: 1
Flooring
Wood: 1
Architectural Style
Cape Cod: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Location Property Info
County: Berrien
Street #: 3698
Street Name: Lake Shore
Suffix: Drive
State: MI
Zip Code: 49117
Zip (4): 9100
Area: Southwestern Michigan - S
OfficeContract Info
Status: Sold
List Price: $3,600,000
Current Price: $3,300,000
Listing Date: 2025-03-06
Remarks Misc
Directions: Enter via Michiana Shores to El Portal Drive. El Portal Drive to Michiana Drive (turn left). Straight to 3698 Lake Shore Drive.
Property Features
Water Type: Lake
Laundry Features: Laundry Room; Lower Level; Upper Level
Exterior Material: Other
Roofing: Metal
Windows: Skylight(s)
Substructure: Full; Walk-Out Access
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Public
Utilities Attached: High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Connected
Util Avail at Street: Natural Gas Available
Kitchen Features: Center Island; Mud Room Access
Fireplace: Formal Dining; Gas Log; Living Room
Additional Items: Basement Finished; Ensuite; Garage Door Opener; Generator; Vaulted Ceilings; Window Treatments
Appliances: Bar Fridge; Cooktop; Dishwasher; Disposal; Double Oven; Dryer; Freezer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Water Heater: Natural Gas
Exterior Features: Other
Flooring: Wood
Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Patio
Parking Features: Attached; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Front
Architectural Style: Cape Cod
Driveway: Paver Block
Street Type: Public
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Sale Conditions: None
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
Length: 21.25
Length: 21.25
Width: 15.33
Level: Upper
Width: 15.33
Primary Bathroom
Length: 14.83
Length: 14.83
Width: 8.42
Level: Upper
Width: 8.42
Primary Bathroom
Length: 6.67
Length: 6.67
Width: 7.00
Level: Upper
Width: 7.00
Remarks: Water closet
Bedroom 2
Length: 16.67
Length: 16.67
Width: 13.42
Level: Upper
Width: 13.42
Bedroom 3
Length: 12.58
Length: 12.58
Width: 12.58
Level: Upper
Width: 12.58
Bedroom 4
Length: 16.58
Length: 16.58
Width: 13.58
Level: Upper
Width: 13.58
Bedroom 5
Length: 14.58
Length: 14.58
Width: 10.90
Level: Main
Width: 10.90
Remarks: Office/Bedroom
Bathroom 2
Length: 17.00
Length: 17.00
Width: 7.75
Level: Upper
Width: 7.75
Bathroom 3
Length: 7.50
Length: 7.50
Width: 5.83
Level: Main
Width: 5.83
Kitchen
Length: 21.83
Length: 21.83
Width: 16.42
Level: Main
Width: 16.42
Living Room
Length: 22.08
Length: 22.08
Width: 17.75
Level: Main
Width: 17.75
Dining Room
Length: 22.33
Length: 22.33
Width: 9.83
Level: Main
Width: 9.83
Other
Length: 17.08
Length: 17.08
Width: 9.90
Level: Main
Width: 9.90
Remarks: Bar Area
Other
Length: 12.25
Length: 12.25
Width: 9.83
Level: Main
Width: 9.83
Remarks: Breakfast Nook
Recreation
Length: 43.90
Length: 43.90
Width: 24.58
Level: Lower
Width: 24.58
Remarks: Family, Game & Exercise
Bathroom 4
Length: 9.75
Length: 9.75
Width: 7.08
Level: Lower
Width: 7.08
Listing Office:
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Listing Agent:
Karen Shoshana
Last Updated: May - 19 - 2025
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