Three Oaks

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 06:57:11 -0400

Three Oaks Listings

78 Miles from Chicago - Three Oaks is an alternative community for those who are not drawn to immediate walking distance access to the lake. It is a small Midwestern town that has marketed itself "big time" and offer a cute downtown area along with great restaurants and shops. It straddles route 12 and is about a 10 minute drive to the lake. The surrounding countryside also offers those who want the country life an option. Rural Michigan is evolving and is mixed with mansions, farms, trailers, tractors and all the things that come with rural life. There are some stunning pieces of land and great fixer-up options for those pioneers. This area is bisected by the main Amtrak line to Detroit and rumors are that a high speed train is likely in the future. If that happens, these sleepy towns, only 1 hr train ride from Union Station in the city will become Chicago suburbs overnight!

Sawyer

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 06:55:11 -0400

Sawyer Listings

78 Miles from Chicago - Although the town of Sawyer is to the east of the freeway, the communities and land to the west near the lake are in total seclusion. Lots are larger than the southern communities, developments are minimal and there are vineyard and blueberry patches abound. I owned land here for years and I am telling you, the beaches are untouched and if you can find land or a house close to the lake, you are lucky. Although some look at this north community as the boondocks, I think it is a hidden jewel. Land sales are minimal and home sales are too! I think the locals recognize the hidden secrets and once pulled in, they cannot break away.

Harbert

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 06:53:10 -0400

Harbert Listings

76 Miles from Chicago - As you move further north the beaches widen, the dune grow in height and you enter the northern edge of Harbor Country. I called Harbert home for years and love the seclusion this area offers. It seems that the tourism crowd continues to stay to the south. The area has numerous smaller sub-communities some which are religion based. Ethnic diversity here is great and it shows in the variety of restaurants from Italian to Swedish to Middle Eastern, it is a great secluded untouched haven. Very quiet and also is the first lakefront community where you will see vineyards on its northern edge! Yes, there is a vibrate wine community in Michigan!

Lakeside

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 06:36:37 -0400

Lakeside Listings

73 Miles from Chicago - Lakeside is twin of Union Pier but offers a more "green" downtown area. Several home furnishing shops line the center of town and it is very quiet. A town church rests across from the small town park what has a stone pavilion in the center. Very quaint and quiet!

Union Pier

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 05:43:39 -0400

Union Pier Listings

72 Miles from Chicago - Union Pier is to Harbor Country what Lincoln Park is to Chicago. It is small and mixed with tiny cottages and huge lakefront estates. Lots vary in size, but on average yield about .5 acre of land. It is quiet and peaceful on weekends, but also is the next location outside New Buffalo for popular restaurant spots. Pricing varies widely, but the bottom line is that properties to the west of the railroad tracks typically command a higher price than those to the east.

New Buffalo

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 05:36:05 -0400

New Buffalo Listings

68 Miles from Chicago - This town is undergoing a major change. What was once a sleepy quiet small Michigan town has evolved into a destination center for residential, retail and other commerce like a new casino opening just east of the town. An Amtrak station is planned, condominium developments are sprouting up and density is heavy. The main part of town is square blocks peppered with older home renovations and new developments. Closer to the harbor are condominiums of all sizes, condo-hotels and a main street packed with retail shops and restaurants. If you are looking for convenience, proximity to the action, easy access to the harbor and a "walking" weekend, this is the location. It is also a nice location if you own a boat and have it docked at the marina. Forest Beach is an upscale gated community technically in New Buffalo but just to the south. It offers both Villas and Estate homes with shared community amenities like tennis courts and swimming pool.

Grand Beach

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 05:12:28 -0400

Grand Beach Listings Note: Grand Beach listings are incorporated in New Buffalo search results

67 Miles from Chicago - Grand Beach screams tradition. Winding roads filled with golf carts in the summer and beaches lined with new and older traditional style cottages epitomizes the style of Grand Beach. Golf is central to the community with not only a neighborhood course near the lake, but a much larger golf option directly to the east at Whittaker Woods.

Grand Beach lots are typically small with a plethora of different home styles and quality. Lakefront redevelopment along Lakeshore Dr is moving this sleepy community forward in both style and new types of tradition.

Take a closer look at homes on the market in Grand Beach.

Michiana

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:11:05 -0400

Michiana Listings Note: Michiana listings are incorporated in New Buffalo search results

65 Miles from Chicago - Michiana is a great and lies just north of the Indiana border. It has deep historical roots and offers that small community feel to residents. Lots are smaller and density is higher towns that lie further to the north. The beach in Michiana is shared among residents and is wide and low sloped.

Michiana has a community park with a playground for kids, basketball courts and other facilities.

The topography is “rolling hills” and windy roads make for great drives or quiet evening walks to the beach.