2966 Lakeshore Avenue

Benton Harbor, MI
$ 4,500,000 Beds 5 Baths 5.5 Sq 5,151
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Just 90 minutes from Chicago, this is the Lake Michigan retreat you've been waiting for. Set on 8 private acres with 500' of pristine shoreline in St. Joseph, it offers the rare balance of accessibility & complete escape. Custom Engelsma-designed home makes an unforgettable first impression with dramatic gabled rooflines, stone accents, board-&-batten siding, & expansive walls of glass framing panoramic lake views. Inside, the great room soars beneath vaulted ceilings & flows into a chef's kitchen featuring commercial-grade appliances, a generous island, custom wood cabinetry, & a walk-in pantry. 5- bedrooms span 3-levels, including a main-floor primary suite, 3 upper-level suites with private baths surrounding an open loft, & a lower-level guest ste alongside a professional golf simulator. Planned bluff improvements & a private cart path create effortless lake access, while proposed enhancements-including a pool, screened porch, & outdoor shower that can be tailored to your vision.

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  • Price
  • $ 4,500,000
  • City
  • Benton Harbor
  • Bedrooms
  • 5
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 5
  • County
  • BERRIEN
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 1
  • Area
  • Hagar Twp
  • Lot Size
  • 7.85 Acres
  • Zip
  • 49022
  • Sqr Footage
  • 5,151
  • Year Built
  • 2027
  • Style
  • Contemporary
  • MLS#
  • 26032197
Listed By: Jackson G Matson at @properties Christie's International R.E. - (269) 469-0700
Data Source: Michigan Regional Information Center (MICHRIC)

Features

General

Sewer Septic Tank
Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Utilities Electricity Available
Roof Composition
Appliances Dishwasher,Dryer,Range,Refrigerator,Washer
Garage Spaces 4.0
Architectural Style Contemporary
Pool Features In Ground,Outdoor/Above
Construction Materials HardiPlank Type,Stone
Year Built 2027
Stories Count 3
Township Hagar Twp
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Tax Year 2024
Waterfront Features Lake
County Berrien
New Construction Yes
Property Type Residential
Attached Garage Yes
Garage Y/N Yes
Total Rooms 17
Full Baths 5
Status Active
Directions RA Hwy to M-63,straight on M-63 2.8 miles destination is on the left
City Benton Harbor
Body of Water Lake Michigan
High School District Benton Harbor
Lot Size Units Acres
Lot Size Square Feet 341946.0
Carport Y/N No
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional
Land Lease Y/N No
Tax Annual Amount 0.0
Home Warranty Y/N No
Lease Renewal Y/N No
Additional Parcels Y/N No
Rent Control Y/N No
Standard Status Active
Tax Assessed Value 292613
MobileHomeRemainsYN No
Legal Description COM 1528'W CEN SEC 32 T3S R 18W TH N 355.5'TH N40DEG02'E 157.1'TH N49DEG58'W 420'TO LAKE MICHIGAN TH SWLY ALONG LAKE TO PT DUE W OF BEG TH E 800'TO BEG
Senior Community None

Interior Features

Interior Amenities Broadband,Center Island,Pantry
Basement Full,Walk-Out Access
Total Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Features Living Room
Air Conditioning Y/N Yes
Heating Y/N Yes
Fireplace Y/N Yes
Half Baths 1
Laundry Features Laundry Room,Upper Level
Total Bedrooms 5
Main Level Bedrooms 1
Total Baths 6
Pantry True

Exterior Features

Exterior Amenities Scrn Porch
Parking Features Attached
Lot Features Level
Water Source Well
Lot Size Area 7.85
Spa No
Building Area Total 3851.0
Lot Dimensions Ireg
Lot Size Acres 7.85
Road Surface Type Paved
Waterfront Y/N Yes
Crops Included Y/N No
Horse Y/N No
Irrigation Water Rights Y/N No
Private Frontage True
View True
All Sports True

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Affordability Calculator

$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Grandville, MI office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

Elementary School Unknown Elementary School
Middle School Unknown Middle School
High School Unknown High School

Price History

6/26/2026 Listed $4,500,000

Property vs Zip Code Average in 49022

Price
AVG $350K
$4.5M
Year Built
AVG 1957
2027
Visits
AVG 155
183
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2966 Lakeshore Avenue Benton Harbor, MI is a Single Family Home for sale at $4500000 with 5151 sqft and a lot size of 7.85 Acres Acre(s). 2966 Lakeshore Avenue Benton Harbor has 5 bedrooms, 5 baths and was built in 2027. The property's zip code is 49022 which is in Benton Harbor, MI

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