4046 Hillside Trail, New Buffalo, MI 49117 (MLS# 25043853)

4046 Hillside Trail, New Buffalo, MI 49117

$969,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 2,518 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,260 Status: Active
Current Price: $969,000 List Date: 8/28/2025 Last Modified: 12/18/2025

Description

Modern Farmhouse Retreat | 4 Bed | 3.5 Bath | Steps to the Beach Just a short stroll to Michiana's beloved Dead End and Stop 40 beaches, this architect-reimagined modern farmhouse offers luxury design and the rare advantage of a full, down-to-the-studs renovation in one of Harbor Country's most sought-after communities. Crisp board-and-batten siding, updated exterior doors, and a welcoming front deck set the tone for a home that blends modern farmhouse charm with relaxed lake life. Inside, vaulted ceilings with exposed beams crown a dramatic great room designed for both everyday living and entertaining. Sunlight pours through expansive windows and folding glass doors that open completely to the deck, creating seamless indoor-outdoor flow. Spacious enough for a dining table seating 20+ yet still intimate for relaxed gatherings, this is a room that adapts effortlessly to any occasion. The relocated kitchen

Supplements: is both stylish and highly functional, featuring quartz countertops, solid wood soft-close cabinetry, custom drawer storage, and all new stainless steel appliances. A chic powder room completes the main-level entertaining area. Two bedrooms are located on the main level, including a serene primary suite with spa-inspired bath. The lower level adds two additional bedrooms and two full bathsincluding a spacious en suite that doubles as a secondary primary suiteplus a large family room with new windows. Highlights include: * Engineered hardwood upstairs, soft neutral carpet below * All new plumbing, electrical, HVAC, insulation, and water heater * New drain tile and sump pump * Rebuilt structural beams and leveled floors * Flexibility to convert the lower-level suite into a garage if desired Outdoor Potential: Beyond its turnkey appeal, the large backyard invites creativity. Enhance privacy with natural landscaping or tall pines, add gathering spaces with a fire pit, tree swing or hammock, or envision a future deck extending from the upper primary suite. With proper approvals, advanced septic technology may also open the door for features such as a plunge pool or expanded outdoor living areasallowing you to create your own slice of heaven. This property blends modern design and rare flexibility--an opportunity rarely found in Michiana--to create your own legacy retreat.

More Information MLS# 25043853

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets: Hillside Trl & Birchmont Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence Municipality: New Buffalo Twp

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale: For Sale List Price/SqFt: 384.83 Ownership Type: Private Owned

General Property Info

New Construction: No Lot Dimensions: 40 x 168 x 48.16 x 195 Road Frontage: 40 Garage Y/N: No Fireplace: Yes Total Fireplaces: 1 Waterfront: No Income Property: No Basement: No Total Rooms AG: 13 Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2518 SqFt Above Grade: 2518 Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0 Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 0 Building Total SqFt: 2518 Total Beds Above Grade: 2 Main Level Primary: Yes Stories: 2 School District: New Buffalo Association YN: No Lot Measurement: Acres Lot Acres: 0.17 Lot Square Footage: 7260 Year Built: 1948 Total Bedrooms: 4 Full Baths: 3 Half Baths: 1 Total Baths: 4

Tax Info

Taxable Value: 176000 SEV: 176000 For Tax Year: 2024 Seller's Annual Property Tax: 8181 Tax Year: 2024 Homestead %: 0 Spec Assessment & Type: none Tax ID #: 11-41-4890-0021-00-1

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: Modern Farmhouse Retreat | 4 Bed | 3.5 Bath | Steps to the Beach Just a short stroll to Michiana's beloved Dead End and Stop 40 beaches, this architect-reimagined modern farmhouse offers luxury design and the rare advantage of a full, down-to-the-studs renovation in one of Harbor Country's most sought-after communities. Crisp board-and-batten siding, updated exterior doors, and a welcoming front deck set the tone for a home that blends modern farmhouse charm with relaxed lake life. Inside, vaulted ceilings with exposed beams crown a dramatic great room designed for both everyday living and entertaining. Sunlight pours through expansive windows and folding glass doors that open completely to the deck, creating seamless indoor-outdoor flow. Spacious enough for a dining table seating 20+ yet still intimate for relaxed gatherings, this is a room that adapts effortlessly to any occasion. The relocated kitchen Legal: LOT 11 BLK 25 ALTERATION OF ENTIRE LOTS 22 TO 44 INCL OF BLK 21 MICHIANA SHORES SUB NO 3

Water Type

Lake: 1

Water Fea. Amenities

All Sports: 1

Lot Description

Wooded: 1

Street Type

Paved: 1

Util Avail at Street

Electricity Available: 1 High Speed Internet: 1 Natural Gas Available: 1

Utilities Attached

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 Sink: 1

Exterior Material

HardiPlank Type: 1 Other: 1

Roofing

Asphalt: 1 Shingle: 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 Level Square Feet: 0 Total Baths Above Grade: 2

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms: 2 Main Full Baths: 1 Main Half Baths: 1 Main Level SQFT: 1259

Lower Rooms

Lower Bedrooms: 2 Lower Full Baths: 2 Lower Finished SQFT: 1259 Total Lower SQFT: 2518

Driveway

Gravel: 1

Substructure

Slab: 1

Windows

Screens: 1

Kitchen Features

Center Island: 1

Fireplace

Gas Log: 1 Living Room: 1

Additional Items

Ensuite: 1 Generator: 1 Home Warranty: 1 Sump Pump: 1 Vaulted Ceilings: 1

Appliances

Cooktop: 1 Dishwasher: 1 Dryer: 1 Freezer: 1 Microwave: 1 Oven: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Washer: 1

Water Heater

Natural Gas: 1

Exterior Features

Other: 1

Patio and Porch Features

Deck: 1

Flooring

Carpet: 1 Ceramic Tile: 1 Engineered Hardwood: 1

Other Equipment

Generator: 1

Landscape

Ground Cover: 1

Architectural Style

Farmhouse: 1

Possession

Close Of Escrow: 1

Location Property Info

County: Berrien Street #: 4046 Street Name: Hillside Suffix: Trail State: MI Zip Code: 49117 Zip (4): 9180 Area: Southwestern Michigan - S

OfficeContract Info

Status: Active List Price: $969,000 Current Price: $969,000 Listing Date: 2025-08-27

Remarks Misc

Directions: Michiana Drive to Hillside Trail. Go through Stop sign and veer to right (you'll be on Birchmont). Take first left at Hillside Trail. 2nd house from Hillside and Birchmont.

Property Features

Water Type: Lake Laundry Features: Laundry Room; Lower Level; Sink Exterior Material: HardiPlank Type; Other Roofing: Asphalt; Shingle Windows: Screens Substructure: Slab Lot Description: Wooded Sewer: Septic Tank Water: Public Utilities Attached: Natural Gas Connected Util Avail at Street: High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Available Kitchen Features: Center Island Fireplace: Gas Log; Living Room Additional Items: Ensuite; Generator; Home Warranty; Sump Pump; Vaulted Ceilings Appliances: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Dryer; Freezer; Microwave; Oven; Refrigerator; Washer Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Air Conditioning: Central Air Water Heater: Natural Gas Exterior Features: Other Flooring: Carpet; Ceramic Tile; Engineered Hardwood Other Equipment: Generator Patio and Porch Features: Deck Landscape: Ground Cover Architectural Style: Farmhouse Driveway: Gravel Street Type: Paved Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional Possession: Close Of Escrow Sale Conditions: None

Room Information

Primary Bedroom Length: 14.00 Length: 14.00 Width: 11.00 Level: Main Width: 11.00 Bedroom 2 Length: 12.00 Length: 12.00 Width: 10.00 Level: Main Width: 10.00 Bedroom 3 Length: 16.00 Length: 16.00 Width: 13.00 Level: Lower Width: 13.00 Remarks: Additional primary bedroom Bedroom 4 Length: 14.00 Length: 14.00 Width: 11.00 Level: Lower Width: 11.00 Primary Bathroom Length: 5.00 Length: 5.00 Width: 8.00 Level: Main Width: 8.00 Bathroom 2 Length: 5.00 Length: 5.00 Width: 4.00 Level: Main Width: 4.00 Remarks: Powder room Bathroom 3 Length: 8.00 Length: 8.00 Width: 7.00 Level: Lower Width: 7.00 Remarks: Additional primary bathroom Bathroom 4 Length: 9.00 Length: 9.00 Width: 5.00 Level: Lower Width: 5.00 Kitchen Length: 15.00 Length: 15.00 Width: 14.00 Level: Main Width: 14.00 Dining Room Length: 14.00 Length: 14.00 Width: 11.00 Level: Main Width: 11.00 Living Room Length: 20.00 Length: 20.00 Width: 22.00 Level: Main Width: 22.00 Family Room Length: 22.00 Length: 22.00 Width: 15.00 Level: Lower Width: 15.00 Laundry Length: 17.00 Length: 17.00 Width: 7.00 Level: Lower Width: 7.00 Other Length: 6.00 Length: 6.00 Width: 10.00 Level: Lower Width: 10.00 Remarks: Mud room with two closets Office Length: 7.00 Length: 7.00 Width: 4.00 Level: Lower Width: 4.00 Remarks: Flex space for office, toys or exercise equipment
Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Listing Agent: Karen Shoshana
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Last Updated: December - 18 - 2025
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