Are you looking for a way to add private beach access to your summer in Harbor Country. This is a unique way to get access to a wonderful private beach, and is perfect for boat owners. This is a 50 foot boat slip in New Buffalo's Dunewood development. Enjoy the Lake Michigan Frontage Pool, Bath House, and Private Beach. This is the only harbor in New Buffalo that offers private beach access to the slip owners. Dunewood condo owners have first right of refusal on all slip sales.
This home in the Forest Beach Estates neighborhood of New Buffalo, represents a good value in today's market. Priced at $745,000, and on the market for an extended period, I feel this home offers most of what buyers are currently looking for. Set on almost 1 acre in wonderful Forest Beach this is a rare setting, privacy and seclusion are hard to find this close to Lake Michigan. Private beach access, an ideal in-ground pool and patio, and a large lush wooded yard. Includes 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths, hardwood floors, rustic cottage finishes, and plenty of room for expansion.
As autumn settles into Harbor Country, it is time for a market update. The back to school period was relatively quiet, but now in the last couple weeks buyer activity has really started to ramp up. This is seasonally the best time to buy in Harbor Country, as many sellers do not want to hold on through the winter. They are more willing to negotiate in October/November, and the buyers know this.
Market remains pretty strong, and in step with last year. (September Stats) Units sold are up 4% over last year, but days on the market has risen 13% to 204 days in 2014. Average sales price is down 3% to $359,626. This is due in part to the excess inventory in the luxury "off lake" segment. Median Sales price is up 11% since 2013 to a price of $244,000. This reflects the lack of inventory at the lower price points. Year over year dollar volume is basically flat over last year at plus 1% $97,818,162.
The luxury "off lake" segment ($750,000+) offers many great opportunities this fall. I am booked solid with buyers this Sunday, but I still have some time available on Saturday.
If you are in town this weekend, be sure to stop by Harvest Festival down by the boat launch in New Buffalo. This is a wonderful event!
12265 Lubke is a new REO listing in the City of New Buffalo. This home is in a quiet residential area, that is adjacent to the wonderful elementary school. With 3 bedrooms, 1 bath and a two car garage, this home is perfect for full time residents or second home owners. Price just under 100,000 this home should sell quickly. If you are interested, you should try to see this home soon!
A recent price reduction on this home in Timberlane Estates, makes this listing very attractive. This is a very quiet neighborhood with wonderful lakefront homes on deep lots. This home has 100 feet of Lake Michigan frontage, and the lot is 320 feet deep. Well this home is solid and looks modern from the outside, once inside you will see that much renovation/updating is needed. The fact is that this home is priced at the value of the land, and a recent vacant parcel just down the street closed at 1.8 million about 2 weeks ago. Use this home, or rent it out, as you plan your dream home on Lake Michigan. This is a unique opportunity that will be under contract shortly. Contact me if you would like to take a closer look.
This is a substantial price reduction, and this property should sell quickly. This fixer is located just south of the harbor entrance in New Buffalo. With 47 ft of Lake Michigan frontage and a lot depth of 166, this could be torn down to build your dream home. With 3 bedrooms and 2 baths you could fix up the current home and have one of the lower priced options on Lake Michigan. Condos in the neighboring Dunewood complex are selling for more than the listing price on this. Great proximity to the harbor, makes this ideal for avid boaters.
Please contact me today if you would like to take a closer look at this opportunity!
This wonderful property had been listed last year at about $80,000 more. Today this is re-listed at $715,000. In the sought after Sturgeon Beach neighborhood, this 4 bedroom home has 3000' ft of living space. On a heavily wooded lot with preserve and Galien River views to the rear, this is a very private and beautiful setting. Deeded beach access is only 2 blocks away. Being sold fully furnished and tastefully decorated.
I am happy to report that one of my clients jumped on that large lakefront price reduction highlighted in my last post. This client had been actively searching, and was prepared to move quickly. Closing is set for early July. The best deals in our area move very quickly! Activity has really picked up in the last couple of weeks, and signs point to a strong market this summer.
Today I would like to highlight another wonderful Lake Michigan frontage home. This unique property has only been listed for a couple of weeks, and has a lot going for it. The most unique characteristics are the privacy and natural dune setting. Pull into your private driveway nestled into the dune at the end of a quiet street. It is very rare to find privacy on the highly sought after "sunset coast". You have to really work to see the neighbors from this home. The modern 11 year old home is beautiful and looks to be move in ready. The views from this home and its outdoor spaces is all water. Not an extremely large home at 2297 sq ft, space is used well, and if 3 bedrooms is enough to accommodate your family you must see this home. Located in Grand Beach, just south of New Buffalo.
A recent price reduction of $355,000, makes this one of the best opportunities currently available on Lake Michigan. A price reduction of this size communicates a sense of urgency by the seller, and I feel this property will be under contract shortly. With 4 bedrooms and 4 baths, wonderful decks on multiple levels, and a quiet location on a dead end street, this represents a unique opportunity. Did I mention that this home is only 11 years old and that most of the furnishings are available? Contact me today if you would like to take a closer look at this.
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This new listing is a foreclosure in the Timberlane Estates association of New Buffalo. This home was priced by an out of area agent, and they have priced this home too low for the current market. We should see multiple offers in the next couple of days on this one. Contact me today if you want a chance to evaluate this opportunity for yourself.
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