$1,199,000

18734 Leonard Ct New Buffalo, MI 49117

Estimated payment $7,223/month

Total Views 2,076
4 Beds
4 Baths
3,356 Sq Ft
$357 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Recreation Room
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • New Buffalo Elementary School Rated A
  • Wooded Lot
  • Traditional Architecture

About This Home

WELCOME TO YOUR NEW BUFFALO DREAM HOME! Whether you're looking for a weekend getaway, a full time home, or an incredible investment property with a [transferrable] short-term rental license already in-hand — THIS HOME IS FOR YOU! This ''NEWER CONSTRUCTION'' home sits on a premium lot in The Sanctuary in New Buffalo Township, a quaint community minutes from downtown New Buffalo, including the amazing restaurants, shops, public beach, marina, and more. The home is an entertainer's dream with a 16' x 40' in-ground heated pool with a built-in tanning ledge, electric cover, and custom concrete surround. A 4' black metal fence surrounds the entire rear of the property to keep pets and kids safe within the property. Enjoy beautiful, wooded, secluded views across the rear of the property. The access point to the new Marquette Greenway bike path with direct access to the Downtown New Buffalo, Grand Beach, Michigan City, and all the way to downtown Chicago is at the corner of the subdivision. This home features a flowing open floor plan on the main level with a large great room, dining space, and kitchen, as well as a full bath, office/bedroom, walk-in pantry, and mud room. There is Luxury Vinyl Flooring throughout the entire home. The second level features the master bedroom with en-suite bath, plus two generous bedrooms and an open loft area at the top of the two-story entry/foyer that could easily be walled-off and converted to another bedroom. All three bedrooms upstairs, as well as the loft area feature large walk-in closets. There is also a hall bath and laundry room upstairs. The majority of the basement is finished with a full bathroom, as well as one large storage room and an another room framed-out but not finished, currently used as an exercise room. Custom lighting and ceiling fans throughout the home. There is a 3+ car garage with an additional service door to exit to the backyard. The garage upgrades include epoxy flooring, LED ceiling lighting, heat and A/C, tinted garage windows for privacy, and an upgraded garage door system with advanced locking system. The driveway space was expanded to accommodate eight vehicles. The entire home is wired by ADT and hard-wired with six RingCam motion lights and a Ring doorbell on the exterior for added security and monitoring.

Listing Agent

James Garrison

Keller Williams Realty SWM License #6501402520

Keller Williams Realty SWM

Co-Listing Agent

Elisa Sornat

Keller Williams Realty SWM License #6501447657

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,320

Year Built

  • Built in 2019

Lot Details

  • 0.4 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 97 x 166
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

HOA Fees

  • $100 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Above Ground Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • New Buffalo Elementary School
  • New Buffalo Middle School
  • New Buffalo Senior High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Association fees include snow removal

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,320

Year Built

Built in 2019

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$100 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2019
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Security Features:Security System: Yes
  • Security Features:Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Center Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 3356.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Full Baths: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 575.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1575.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Mud Room Access: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 575.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 1199000.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Wooded
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio, Porch(es)
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Outdoor/Above
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Pool:In Ground: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Faces Front: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 3.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Upper Level
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s), Security System
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, High-Speed Internet
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 600.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Semi-Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: SemiAnnually

Association/Amenities

  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 600.0
  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Semi-Annually

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Snow Removal

Schools

  • Elementary School: New Buffalo Elementary School
  • High School: New Buffalo Senior High School
  • Middle/Junior School: New Buffalo Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4
  • Lot Size Area: 0.4
  • Lot Dimensions: 97 x 166
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 17572.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5320.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $5,320 $342,000 $0 $0
2023 $2,778 $211,500 $0 $0
2022 $2,646 $170,100 $0 $0
2021 $4,701 $155,300 $21,100 $134,200
2020 $1,025 $23,100 $0 $0
2019 $1,859 $44,700 $44,700 $0
2018 $2,262 $62,500 $0 $0
2017 $1,733 $40,000 $0 $0
2016 $2,412 $60,000 $0 $0
2015 $2,405 $60,000 $0 $0
2014 $3,017 $120,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/19/2025 04/19/25 For Sale $1,199,000 -- $357 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Devon Title Agency
Deed $30,000 Devon Title
Warranty Deed $56,000 Cfc Title Services Inc
Deed $54,000 Cfc Title Services Inc
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $511,380 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 25016418

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-13-7150-0005-00-6