Grand Beach, Michigan Real Estate

Grand Beach is a small Lake Michigan village in New Buffalo Township, just west of downtown New Buffalo and close to the Indiana line. It has about 310 year-round residents (2020 Census), and most of its homes are second homes for Chicago families, who drive about 73 miles to get here.

What Grand Beach feels like

The Grand Beach Company founded the village around 1903 as a rail-served summer resort, and residents incorporated it in 1934 to keep local control. Village life still centers on the public 9-hole golf course, which runs from the clubhouse (also the village hall) down to the village gate and back. The streets are wooded and quiet, and the homes range from early cottages to newer lakefront builds. Frank Lloyd Wright designed three summer homes here. The 1916 Ernest Vosburgh house on Ravine Road still keeps much of its original design.

Buying with certainty about the asset

In Grand Beach, the house is only part of what you're buying. The lake frontage matters just as much. Lake levels have cut into the beach before, most noticeably in the early 1950s, the early 1970s, and the late 2010s. On a lakefront or bluff lot, we look at shoreline and bluff history, past erosion-control work, and any required permits before you write an offer. We also order a full inspection and check sewer or septic and water service for the specific address. Village ordinances and rules for golf and beach use vary by property, so we confirm them before you commit.

For current prices, see the MLS listings on this page or our New Buffalo Market Report. Grand Beach shares ZIP 49117 with New Buffalo.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Grand Beach, Michigan?

Grand Beach is a village in New Buffalo Township, Berrien County, on the Lake Michigan shore between New Buffalo and the Indiana state line. It uses the New Buffalo ZIP code, 49117, and is roughly 73 miles from Chicago.

Does Grand Beach have a golf course?

Yes. A public 9-hole golf course has been part of village life since Grand Beach was founded. It runs from the clubhouse, which also serves as the village hall and community center, down to the village gate and back.

Are there Frank Lloyd Wright homes in Grand Beach?

Frank Lloyd Wright designed three homes in Grand Beach. The 1916 Ernest Vosburgh Summer House on Ravine Road still retains much of its original design.

What should I check before buying a lakefront home in Grand Beach?

Lake Michigan levels have caused beach erosion here in past cycles, so review shoreline and bluff history, any erosion-control structures and permits, a full home inspection, sewer or septic and water service for the address, and village rules. Liz Roch Collection helps buyers line these up before an offer.

How do I see Grand Beach homes for sale?

Browse the MLS listings on this page or call Liz Roch Collection at 312-636-8751. The office is at 2 N. Whittaker Street, New Buffalo, MI 49117.

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