2966 Lakeshore Avenue

Overview

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.

Property details

What to ask about this one

Three questions worth putting to the listing side before you write anything. They are specific to this property, not a checklist.

1. 01

   Confirm critical dune and high-risk erosion mapping on the parcel

2. 02

   Ask for any EGLE permits covering beach stairs or shore protection

3. 03

   Check the township zoning and whether the parcel is split-eligible

4. 04

   Ask what the taxable value uncaps to after the sale, not what the seller pays now