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$1,025,000

For Sale - Active
18734 Leonard Ct, New Buffalo, MI 49117
4 Beds
4 Baths
3,356 Square Feet
0.40 Acres Lot
Built in 2021
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 5 hours ago
Updated: Jun 17, 2025 at 03:17AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$3,496
Cap Rate
2.2%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-17.8%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.35
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-13.2%

Property Description


0.40 Acres Lot
Built in 2021
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

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.

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Garage
  • Details: Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Attached, Concrete
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Spaces Total: 0

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 4

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 4
  • # of Baths (Total): 4.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 13
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full, Partially Finished

Exterior Features

  • Roof Material: Shingle

HOA

  • Has HOA: Yes
  • HOA Fee: $600/semi-annually
  • Additional HOA Fee: $600

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential
  • Land Use Subtype: Single Family Residential

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 1371500005006
  • Lot Size: 17572 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Traditional
  • Year Built: 2021

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $5,320

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air

Location

  • County: Berrien

Listing Details


Listed by:
Elisa Sornat
Keller Williams Realty SWM
(312) 339-2590

Source:
Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS
MLS#: 25023742
Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$3,496
Cap Rate
2.2%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-17.8%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.35
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-13.2%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$1,025,000
Amount financed:
-$820,000
Down payment:
$205,000
Closing costs:
$30,750
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$235,750
Square feet:
3,356
Cost per square foot:
$305
Monthly rent per square foot:
$1.04

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$820,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
6.840%
Principal & interest:
$5,368
Property tax:
$443
Insurance:
$245
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$6,056

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$3,500 $42,000
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$210 -$2,520
Operating income:
$3,290 $39,480

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (13%)
13%-$443-$5,320
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$245-$2,940
Property management: (8%)
8%-$280-$3,360
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$175-$2,100
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$175-$2,100
HOA fees: (3%)
3%-$100-$1,200
Total operating expenses: (41%)
41%-$1,418-$17,020

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$1,872 $22,464
Mortgage payments:
-$5,368 -$64,416
Cash flow:
$3,496 $41,952