$1,370,000
New Buffalo, MI 49117
MLS# 24020462
Status: Sold
5 beds | 5 baths | 3964 sqft
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Property Description
Overlooking Lake Michigan, enjoy peaceful privacy atop the highest point in Forest Beach Estates. With an exterior that honors craftsman style and an interior of visually striking post and beam, celebrated architect John Banks collaborated with the owners to create a practical design that works well for two, yet enthusiastically accommodates a large gathering of family and friends. Quality construction by Norm Zielke Builders, with an artfully crafted fieldstone fireplace that extends through all three floors. The dramatic stonework serves as the focal point of the two-story living room. The main floor features a primary bedroom suite with a study, screened room, covered porch, and generous kitchen with lakeside dining area.
Details
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Location Property Info
County: Berrien
Street #: 18382
Street Name: Mariner
Suffix: Ridge
State: MI
Zip Code: 49117
Area: Southwestern Michigan - S
OfficeContract Info
Status: Sold
List Price: $1,450,000
Current Price: $1,370,000
Listing Date: 2024-04-28
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.79
Lot Square Footage: 34440
Lot Dimensions: Irregular
Year Built: 1993
Road Frontage: 227
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 3
Income Property: No
Total Rooms AG: 17
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 5193
SqFt Above Grade: 3964
Total Beds Above Grade: 5
Total Bedrooms: 5
Full Baths: 4
Half Baths: 1
Total Baths: 5
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 3
School District: New Buffalo
Waterfront: No
Body of Water: Lake Michigan
Statewide Lakes & Rivers: Lake Michigan
Tax Info
Tax ID #: 11-13-2400-0019-01-1
Taxable Value: 412385
SEV: 582600
For Tax Year: 2023
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 15120
Tax Year: 2022
Spec Assessment & Type: None Known
Remarks Misc
Directions: Forest Beach gatehouse to Estate side gate on Right. Follow Forest Beach Drive to Sunset Point to Royal Dune to Mariner Ridge. Property on left. No sign.
Status Change Info
Under Contract Date: 2024-12-06
Sold Date: 2025-01-03
Sold Price: $1,370,000
Sold Price/SqFt: 345.61
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: Yes
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Upper Bedrooms: 4
Upper Full Baths: 2
Upper Level Square Feet: 1820
Total Baths Above Grade: 4
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 1
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Half Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 2144
Manufactured
Manufactured Y/N: No
Property Features
Water Type: Lake
Laundry Features: Laundry Room; Main Level; Sink
Exterior Material: Wood Siding
Roofing: Shingle
Windows: Bay/Bow; Skylight(s)
Substructure: Crawl Space; Walk-Out Access
Lot Description: Wooded
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Public
Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; Natural Gas Connected
Util Avail at Street: Cable Available; Electricity Available; Natural Gas Available
Kitchen Features: Center Island; Desk Built-In; Eating Area; Mud Room Access
Fireplace: Den; Family Room; Gas Log; Living Room; Wood Burning
Additional Items: Basement Finished; Ceiling Fan(s); Garage Door Opener; Vaulted Ceilings; Other
Appliances: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Oven; Refrigerator; Washer
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood
Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Patio; Porch(es)
Security Features: Security System
Landscape: Ground Cover; Shrubs/Hedges
Parking Features: Attached
Architectural Style: Craftsman
Driveway: Paved
Street Type: Paved; Private
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
Upstairs you'll find 4 guest bedrooms, 2 full baths, plus the "Lake Room", boasting splendid lake views through the treetops. The finished lower level has a large bonus room, full bath, family room with fireplace, and plenty of room for games, along with an oversized two-car attached garage. The over one half acre parcel offers space for outdoor play, a firepit and woodland adventures. Forest Beach is a gated, golf cart friendly community featuring tennis, lakefront access, community club house, and swimming pool. Forest Beach is just minutes from downtown New Buffalo via the bike and hike Marquette Greenway, coming fall of 2024.
Room Information
| Room Name | Length | Length | Width | Level | Width | Remarks |
| Kitchen | 18.00 | 18.00 | 17.00 | Main | 17.00 | |
| Dining Area | 16.00 | 16.00 | 10.00 | Main | 10.00 | |
| Laundry | 8.00 | 8.00 | 7.00 | Main | 7.00 | |
| Bathroom 1 | 7.00 | 7.00 | 4.00 | Main | 4.00 | 1/2 Bath |
| Living Room | 28.00 | 28.00 | 21.00 | Main | 21.00 | |
| Primary Bedroom | 17.00 | 17.00 | 15.00 | Main | 15.00 | |
| Primary Bathroom | 16.00 | 16.00 | 12.00 | Main | 12.00 | |
| Den | 17.00 | 17.00 | 15.00 | Main | 15.00 | Study/Office |
| Bedroom 2 | 14.00 | 14.00 | 14.00 | Upper | 14.00 | 6th Bedroom |
| Bathroom 2 | 12.00 | 12.00 | 6.00 | Upper | 6.00 | |
| Bedroom 3 | 14.00 | 14.00 | 13.00 | Upper | 13.00 | |
| Bedroom 4 | 14.00 | 14.00 | 13.00 | Upper | 13.00 | |
| Bathroom 3 | 11.00 | 11.00 | 6.00 | Upper | 6.00 | |
| Bedroom 5 | 14.00 | 14.00 | 13.00 | Upper | 13.00 | |
| Family Room | 27.00 | 27.00 | 19.00 | Lower | 19.00 | Family/Recreation Room |
| Bathroom 4 | 9.00 | 9.00 | 6.00 | Lower | 6.00 | |
| Bonus Room | 28.00 | 28.00 | 16.00 | Lower | 16.00 | Possible 6th Bedroom |
| Other | 18.00 | 18.00 | 11.00 | Main | 11.00 | Screened Porch |
| Bonus Room | 19.00 | 19.00 | 14.00 | Upper | 14.00 | Lake Room/Sun Room |
Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Listing Agent: Rob Gow
Last Updated: January - 03 - 2025
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