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#25007462, Jeff Kermath, Listing Office: Kermath Realty LLC
$890,000 List price
18636 Forest Beach Dr New Buffalo, MI 49117
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5 beds
4 full
3,004 sqft
0.2 acres
$296 / sqft
House
Property details
About 18636 Forest Beach Dr
Charming Forest Beach home nestled on a wooded lot. This three-level home has 5 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. Inviting open floor plan, high ceilings and spacious living room w/ fireplace. Main level guest bedroom/den with full bath and convenient laundry. Bright upper-level primary suite with walk in closet plus a generous guest room with connected bath. Two lower-level guest bedrooms, full bath, family room and plenty of extra storage. Recently updated with new roof, siding, decks, railings, HVAC and hot water. Golf cart or walk to the elevated beach area, sunset decks, clubhouse, association pool, playground and tennis/pickleball courts. Adjacent lot is also available to expand or for a buffer - see land listing for18642 Forest Beach.Enjoy privacy and recreation in the heart of Harbor Country, with New Buffalo harbor, shops and restaurants just down the road via the new bike/walk pathway to be completed in 2024.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCeiling Fan(s), Central Air
Size3,004 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.18 Acres
Year built1995
ParkingUnpaved
MLS #69025018335
WaterfrontLake, Lake Front, Water Access
FireplaceLiving Room, Wood Burning
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Tile, Wood
- Interior: Window Treatments
- Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Parking: Unpaved
- Waterfront: Lake, Lake Front, Water Access
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
- List Price: $890,000
- Price/SqFt: $296
- HOA Amount: $368 Monthly
- Annual Tax Amount: $10,319
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Level, Wooded
- Directions: US 12 west to Forest Beach entrance cottage side. Forest Beach Drive near the end of Forest Beach Drive on right.
- Year Built: 1995
- Stories: 3
- Living Area: 3,004 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.18 Acres
- MLS Number: 69025018335
- MLS Name: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS
- Office Name: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
- Office Phone: (269) 469-8300
- Listing Agent: Rob Gow, Chris Pfauser
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $321,200 | $10,319 |
| 2023 | $323,100 | $9,837 |
| 2022 | $322,600 | $9,837 |
| 2021 | $257,000 | $9,491 |
| 2020 | $259,800 | $9,186 |
| 2019 | $239,400 | $9,181 |
| 2018 | $260,300 | $9,349 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
9
New Buffalo Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.8 mi
•12291 Lubke Rd
6
Springfield Elementary School
Public District PK-6
4.3 mi
•3054 W 800 N
3
Lake Hills Elementary School
Public Magnet KG-6
7.0 mi
•201 Ferguson Rd
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $73,234. Most New Buffalo, MI residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Most families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
27%
<35k
35%
35k-100k
22%
100k-200k
16%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
43%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
42%
Married, No Kids
11%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
8%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
7%
18-34 yrs old
46%
35-64 yrs old
34%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Hunting
NASCAR
Figure Skating
Where do the neighbors shop?
Dillards
Dollar General
Dick's Sporting Goods
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Cracker Barrel
Hardee's
Texas Roadhouse
What do the neighbors drive?
Cadillac
Oldsmobile
Subaru
What do the neighbors listen to?
News/Talk/Information
Oldies
New Country
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 18636 Forest Beach Dr
The listing price of 18636 Forest Beach Dr property is $890,000.
The property 18636 Forest Beach Dr is a house located in New Buffalo, Michigan, 49117.
Active Listing: 18636 Forest Beach Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 18636 Forest Beach Dr are: New Buffalo Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Springfield Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Lake Hills Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), New Buffalo Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Krueger Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Renaissance Academy Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), New Buffalo Senior High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Michigan City High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), River Valley Middlehigh School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $10,319 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 18636 Forest Beach Dr has 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
The property 18636 Forest Beach Dr is 3,004 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 18636 Forest Beach Dr is 1995.
This home is located at 18636 Forest Beach Dr in New Buffalo, MI and zip code 49117. This 3,004 square foot home, which was built in 1995, sits on a 0.18 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 29, 2025 and is currently priced at $890,000.
Over 2 listings were sold over their listed price in April 2025 in New Buffalo, MI. In the same period over 10 listings were sold below the listed price and 0 listings were sold for the listed price. In April 2025 in New Buffalo, MI there were 19.4% more homes for sale than in March. Listings spent 78 days on the market in April 2025, and had a median list price of $675,000 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.