2966 Lakeshore Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 (MLS# 26032197)

2966 Lakeshore Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

New Listing
$4,500,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 3,851 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 341,946 Status: Active
Current Price: $4,500,000 List Date: 6/26/2026 Last Modified: 6/26/2026

Overview

Description

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 optional enhancements-including a pool, screened porch, & outdoor shower can be tailored to your vision.

Listing Details MLS# 26032197

Location Property Info

County
Berrien
Street #
2966
Street Name
Lakeshore
Suffix
Avenue
State
MI
Zip Code
49022
Zip (4)
2551

General Property Info

New Construction
Yes
Construction Status
Proposed
Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Acres
7.85
Lot Square Footage
341946
Lot Dimensions
Ireg
Year Built
2027
Road Frontage
595
Garage Y/N
Yes
Garage Spaces
4
Fireplace
Yes
Total Fireplaces
Yes
Income Property
No
Total Rooms AG
17
Total Fin SqFt All Levels
5151
SqFt Above Grade
3851
Building Total SqFt
5251
Total Beds Above Grade
4
Total Bedrooms
5
Full Baths
5
Half Baths
Yes
Total Baths
6
Main Level Primary
No
Stories
3
School District
Benton Harbor
Association YN
No
Waterfront
Yes
Body of Water
Lake Michigan
Statewide Lakes & Rivers
Lake Michigan
Basement
No
Below Grade Finished SqFt
0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt
0

Tax Info

Tax ID #
11-10-0032-0015-00-5
Taxable Value
292613
SEV
474100
For Tax Year
2024
Tax Year
2024
Spec Assessment & Type
Nkatol
Seller's Annual Property Tax
0
Homestead %
0

Remarks Misc

Directions
RA Hwy to M-63 , straight on M-63 2.8 miles destination is on the left

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N
Yes
Water Frontage
500

More Information

Access Feat

Accessibility Features
No

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms
3
Upper Full Baths
3
Upper Level Square Feet
1837
Total Baths Above Grade
5

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms
Yes
Main Full Baths
Yes
Main Half Baths
Yes
Main Level SQFT
2014

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets
Lakeshore Ave
Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Municipality
Hagar Twp

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale
For Sale
List Price/SqFt
1168.53

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
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 optional enhancements-including a pool, screened porch, & outdoor shower can be tailored to your vision.
Legal
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Water Type

Lake
Yes

Water Fea. Amenities

All Sports
Yes
Deeded Access
Yes
Private Frontage
Yes
View
Yes

Lot Description

Level
Yes

Street Type

Paved
Yes
Public
Yes

Util Avail at Street

Electricity Available
Yes
High Speed Internet
Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank
Yes

Water

Well
Yes

Terms Available

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Mineral Rights

Unknown
Yes

Laundry Features

Laundry Room
Yes
Upper Level
Yes

Exterior Material

HardiPlank Type
Yes
Stone
Yes

Roofing

Composition
Yes

Parking Features

Attached
Yes

Heat Source

Natural Gas
Yes

Sale Conditions

None
Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Bedrooms
Yes
Lower Full Baths
Yes
Lower Finished SQFT
1400
Total Lower SQFT
1400

Substructure

Full
Yes
Walk-Out Access
Yes

Pool

In Ground
Yes
Outdoor
Yes

Kitchen Features

Center Island
Yes
Pantry
Yes

Fireplace

Living Room
Yes

Additional Items

Vaulted Ceilings
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Exterior Features

Scrn Porch
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Screened
Yes

Architectural Style

Contemporary
Yes

Property Features

Water Type: Lake Laundry Features: Laundry Room; Upper Level Exterior Material: HardiPlank Type; Stone Roofing: Composition Substructure: Full; Walk-Out Access Lot Description: Level Sewer: Septic Tank Water: Well Util Avail at Street: Electricity Available; High Speed Internet Kitchen Features: Center Island; Pantry Fireplace: Living Room Additional Items: Vaulted Ceilings Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Air Conditioning: Central Air Exterior Features: Scrn Porch Patio and Porch Features: Screened Pool: In Ground; Outdoor Parking Features: Attached Architectural Style: Contemporary Street Type: Paved; Public Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional Sale Conditions: None
IDX
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Listing Agent: Jackson G Matson
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Last Updated: June - 26 - 2026
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