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$649,900
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,870 SqFt
0.28 Acre Lot
12,375 Sqft Lot
Status Active Under Contract
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type
Year Built 2021
Neighborhood The Sanctuary
Days on Website 323

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$649,900 – 18706 Leonard Court, New Buffalo, MI 49117

Street View

Courtesy of RE/MAX by the Lake, Brian Waite.

Description

Welcome to the Sanctuary of New Buffalo. Located in the heart of Harbor Country, this newer construction home offers 4 spacious bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a 3-car garage, and over 2,800 sq. ft. of finished living space on a 0.25+ acre lot with serene, wooded views. The open-concept layout features high ceilings and a stunning kitchen and living space. Enjoy evenings by the gas fireplace, or host gatherings in the gourmet kitchen/dining area. A main-floor home office adds convenience, while the upper level includes all bedrooms, a primary suite with an ensuite bath and huge walk-in closet, plus a laundry room. The finished basement provides a large family room, full bath, and ample storage with potential for expansion. Perfectly situated just minutes from New Buffalo Beach and downtown, this home offers easy access to top-rated restaurants, boutique shopping, and art galleries. A new bike trail along US-12 connects you directly to the beach, Grand Beach, Michigan City, and even Chicago. Short-term rental permit in placeideal for investment potential given the neighborhood’s exceptional rental history, and all furnishings are negotiable! This community is also home to many full-time families, and New Buffalo’s school district is among the best in Michigan. The elementary school offers a free before-and-after school program with arts, sports, and activities, while high-achieving high school students can earn college funds through the Pokagon Fund. Whether you’re looking for a weekend lake house, a full-time home, or an income-generating rental, this property is a rare find in a sought-after cul-de-sac community. Don’t miss outschedule a showing today!

Property Details and Features

Bathrooms

  • 3 full bathrooms
  • 1 half bathroom
  • 4 total bathrooms

Appliances & Equipment

  • Appliances: “Dishwasher”, “Dryer”, “Microwave”, “Range”, “Refrigerator”, “Washer”

Basement

  • Basement: “Full”

Bedrooms

  • 4 total bedrooms

Building

  • Architectural Style: “Colonial”
  • Building Area Total: 2,393
  • Construction Materials: “Stone”, “Vinyl Siding”
  • Living Area: 2,870
  • New Construction
  • Year Built: 2021
  • 2 stories

Cooling

  • Cooling Included
  • Cooling: “Central Air”

Fireplaces

  • Features: “Living Room”
  • Building includes fireplace
  • 1 total fireplace

Garage

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Included
  • 3 garage spaces

Heating

  • Heating: “Forced Air”
  • Heating Included

Home Owner’s Association

  • Association Fee: $100
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Home Owners Association

Interior Features

  • Features: “Center Island”, “Pantry”

Laundry

  • Features: “Upper Level”

Listing

  • Listing Contract Date: 2024-09-27
  • Listing Id: 24051040
  • Listing Terms: “Cash”, “Conventional”
  • Mls Status: Active Backup
  • Modification Timestamp: 2025-08-04 20:04:51
  • On Market Date: 2024-09-27
  • Price Change Timestamp: 2025-04-17 15:15:25
  • Standard Status: Active Under Contract
  • Status Change Timestamp: 2025-08-04 20:04:49
  • 323 days on market

Location

  • City: New Buffalo
  • State Or Province: MI
  • County Or Parish: Berrien
  • Postal Code: 49117
  • MLS Area Major: Southwestern Michigan – S
  • MLS Area Minor: Southwestern Michigan – S
  • Subdivision Name: The Sanctuary

Lot

  • 0.28 acres
  • Area: 0.28
  • Dimensions: 107x197x54x209
  • 12,375 square feet

Parking

  • Features: “Attached”

Property

  • Parcel Number: 1371500009003
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Roof

  • Roof: “Composition”

Additional Rooms

  • Rooms Total: 14

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School District: New Buffalo

Sewer

  • Sewer: “Public”

Taxes

  • Annual Amount: $5,482
  • Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

  • Utilities: “Natural Gas Connected”
  • Water Source: “Public”

Windows

  • Features: “Low-Emissivity Windows”, “Screens”, “Insulated Windows”