$3,600,000
New Buffalo, MI 49117
MLS# 25008130
Status: Active Backup
5 beds | 4 baths | 3384 sqft

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Property 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
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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: Active Backup
List Price: $3,600,000
Current Price: $3,600,000
Listing Date: 2025-03-06
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.41
Lot Square Footage: 18000
Lot Dimensions: 80 x 225
Year Built: 2018
Road Frontage: 80
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2.5
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 1
Income Property: No
Total Rooms AG: 13
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 5101
SqFt Above Grade: 3384
Total Beds Above Grade: 5
Total Bedrooms: 5
Full Baths: 3
Half Baths: 1
Total Baths: 4
Main Level Primary: No
Stories: 3
School District: New Buffalo
Waterfront: Yes
Body of Water: Lake Michigan
Statewide Lakes & Rivers: Lake Michigan
Tax Info
Tax ID #: 11-41-4860-0006-00-0
Taxable Value: 533958
SEV: 1109300
For Tax Year: 2024
Annual Property Tax: 15442
Tax Year: 2024
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: n/a
Zoning: Residential
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.
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: Yes
Water Frontage: 80
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
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
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
Room Information
Room Name | Length | Length | Width | Level | Width | Remarks |
Primary Bedroom | 21.25 | 21.25 | 15.33 | Upper | 15.33 | |
Primary Bathroom | 14.83 | 14.83 | 8.42 | Upper | 8.42 | |
Primary Bathroom | 6.67 | 6.67 | 7.00 | Upper | 7.00 | Water closet |
Bedroom 2 | 16.67 | 16.67 | 13.42 | Upper | 13.42 | |
Bedroom 3 | 12.58 | 12.58 | 12.58 | Upper | 12.58 | |
Bedroom 4 | 16.58 | 16.58 | 13.58 | Upper | 13.58 | |
Bedroom 5 | 14.58 | 14.58 | 10.90 | Main | 10.90 | Office/Bedroom |
Bathroom 2 | 17.00 | 17.00 | 7.75 | Upper | 7.75 | |
Bathroom 3 | 7.50 | 7.50 | 5.83 | Main | 5.83 | |
Kitchen | 21.83 | 21.83 | 16.42 | Main | 16.42 | |
Living Room | 22.08 | 22.08 | 17.75 | Main | 17.75 | |
Dining Room | 22.33 | 22.33 | 9.83 | Main | 9.83 | |
Other | 17.08 | 17.08 | 9.90 | Main | 9.90 | Bar Area |
Other | 12.25 | 12.25 | 9.83 | Main | 9.83 | Breakfast Nook |
Recreation | 43.90 | 43.90 | 24.58 | Lower | 24.58 | Family, Game & Exercise |
Bathroom 4 | 9.75 | 9.75 | 7.08 | Lower | 7.08 |
Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Listing Agent: Karen Shoshana
Last Updated: April - 14 - 2025

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