Located just over an hour from Chicago and mere steps from Lake Michigan, this beautifully updated 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offers the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and convenience. Situated within walking distance to the charming restaurants, boutiques, and shops of downtown New Buffalo, this home puts everything you love about lake living right at your doorstep.
Freshly painted throughout, the home features a stunning new kitchen with quartz countertops, a waterfall-edge island, and a sleek stainless appliance package—ideal for entertaining or quiet nights in. The cozy living room centers around a stone fireplace, providing warmth and ambiance year-round. The spacious primary suite is a true retreat with a large walk-in closet, spa-inspired ensuite bath with modern finishes, and direct access to the pool area. A light-filled sunroom with vaulted ceilings adds to the home's bright, airy feel. Step outside to your private backyard oasiscomplete with a built-in pool and privacy fence. Whether you're enjoying a peaceful afternoon at the private association beach or strolling to New Buffalo's vibrant dining scene, this home delivers the ultimate in lake town living.
Perfect as a weekend getaway or a year-round residence, and easily accessible from Chicago via Amtrak or the South Shore Line. Don't miss this rare opportunity!
Active
$949,000
1501 Shore Dr, New Buffalo, MI 49117
5beds
3,273sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1970
9,583.2 Square Feet Lot
$910,200 Zestimate®
$290/sqft
$6/mo HOA
What's special
Privacy fencePrivate backyard oasisWaterfall-edge islandSpa-inspired ensuite bathBuilt-in poolSteps from lake michiganVaulted ceilings
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- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 09, 2025 at 11:44pm
Listed by:
Mara Walsh 773-220-9062,
Coldwell Banker Realty 269-469-3950,
Peggy Sayre 630-643-2853,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 25036655

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 299
- Dimensions: 23.00 x 13.00
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 13.00 x 10.00
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12.00 x 11.00
Bedroom 4
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 10.00 x 11.00
Bedroom 5
- Level: Basement
- Area: 126
- Dimensions: 14.00 x 9.00
Primary bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 48
- Dimensions: 6.00 x 8.00
Bathroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 40
- Dimensions: 5.00 x 8.00
Bathroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 20
- Dimensions: 5.00 x 4.00
Bathroom 4
- Level: Basement
- Area: 70
- Dimensions: 7.00 x 10.00
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 247
- Dimensions: 19.00 x 13.00
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 520
- Dimensions: 26.00 x 20.00
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 169
- Dimensions: 13.00 x 13.00
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 54
- Dimensions: 9.00 x 6.00
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 300
- Dimensions: 15.00 x 20.00
Office
- Level: Basement
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 10.00 x 9.00
Other
- Description: Study
- Level: Basement
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 10.00 x 9.00
Other
- Description: Storage 2
- Level: Basement
- Area: 280
- Dimensions: 20.00 x 14.00
Other
- Description: Storage 1
- Level: Basement
- Area: 650
- Dimensions: 25.00 x 26.00
Recreation
- Level: Basement
- Area: 756
- Dimensions: 21.00 x 36.00
Utility room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 49
- Dimensions: 7.00 x 7.00
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Laundry Room
Features
- Sauna, Center Island, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s), Screens, Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,179
- Total interior livable area: 3,273 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,094
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Side, Garage Door Opener, Attached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground
- Fencing: Chain Link,Front Yard,Privacy
- Waterfront features: Lake
- Body of water: Lake Michigan
Lot
- Size: 9,583.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 99 x 99 x 99 x 97
- Features: Corner Lot, Level, Sidewalk, Cul-De-Sac, Shrubs/Hedges
Details
- Parcel number: 116200090026140
- Zoning description: res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1970
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s), Security System
- Subdivision: Sunset Shores
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Beach Area, Playground
- Services included: Other
- HOA fee: $75 annually
Location
- Region: New Buffalo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $290/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $136,288
- Annual tax amount: $6,059
- Date on market: 7/24/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
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