$1,191,000
SOLD JUN 27, 2025

10251 Smith Rd Union Pier, MI 49129

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,374 Sq Ft
0.34 Acres

Recently Sold

$867 Per Sq Ft

13% Above List Price

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Beach
  • Water Access
  • Deck
  • New Buffalo Elementary School Rated A
  • In Ground Pool
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of June 2025

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION - A four minute stroll to deeded Gowdy Shores private Deeded Beach Access, PLUS a pool PLUS a 600' pool house/guest cottage w/sliding doors opening to the pool w/kitchenette and full bath that sleeps four. Charming Arts and Crafts vintage Union Pier cottage ready for your immediate enjoyment-being sold 100 percent turn key inc bikes and beach toys. Original Mosaic tile and hardwood floors throughout. Large living room and formal dining. Modern updated kitchen and baths. Windows and light galore! Great porch for dining and hanging out, outdoor dining deck, fire pit, outdoor shower and even a kids play set with a climbing wall make this the perfect Harbor Country escape for fun and sun! Outstanding rental potential.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Janice Smith

@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6501379962 Listed on: 05/26/2025

@properties Christie's International R.E.

Last Buyer's Agent

Tom Hemingway

RE/MAX Harbor Country License #6501314597

RE/MAX Harbor Country

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,125

Year Built

  • Built in 1931

Lot Details

  • 0.34 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 77 x 192
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Shrub

HOA Fees

  • $67 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,374 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Screened Porch
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Built-In Electric Oven
  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Water Access
  • Deck
  • Play Equipment

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include trash, snow removal
  • Association Phone (269) 469-8100

Recreation

  • Beach

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,125

Year Built

Built in 1931

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$67 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Other
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1931
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 77 x 192
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1374.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 10124.57
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1374.0
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • Laundry Features Laundry Closet: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1374.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1374.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Built-In Electric Oven: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Play Equipment, Scrn Porch
  • List Price: 1050000.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Play Equipment: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Stucco: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Pool:In Ground: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Main Level
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Beach Area
  • Association Fee: 800.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Phone: 269-469-8100
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 800.0
  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Annually
  • Water Fea Amenities:Assoc Access: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Beach Area: Yes
  • Association Info:Association Phone: (269) 469-8100

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Trash, Snow Removal

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.34
  • Lot Size Area: 0.34
  • Lot Dimensions: 77 x 192
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 14810.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 10124.57
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 26, 2025
Closed on
Jun 23, 2025
Sold by
10251 Smith Road Llc
Bought by
Ziegler Craig M and Ziegler Amy C
Seller's Agent
Janice Smith
@properties Christie's International R.E.
Buyer's Agent
Tom Hemingway
RE/MAX Harbor Country
List Price
$1,050,000
Sold Price
$1,191,000
Premium/Discount to List
$141,000
13.43%
Views
11

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-55.62%
Original Mortgage
$893,250
Outstanding Balance
$892,296
Interest Rate
5.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$153,517

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 6, 2017
Closed on
May 5, 2017
Sold by
Barrett Traci Schubert
Bought by
10251 Smith Road Llc
Seller's Agent
Rob Gow
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Liz Roch
@properties Christie's International R.E.
List Price
$649,000
Sold Price
$632,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,000
-2.62%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.11%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 2015
Sold by
Barrett Thomas Anthony and Barrett Traci Schubert
Bought by
Barrett Traci Schubert and Traci Schubert Barrett Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 2011
Sold by
Shobe Matthew and Shobe Amy
Bought by
Barrett Thomas A and Barrett Traci S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2007
Sold by
Kane Karen R
Bought by
Shobe Matthew and Shobe Amy

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 29, 2001
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Deed -- Fat
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Warranty Deed -- Multiple
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Deed $100 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $893,250 New Conventional
Closed $893,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $474,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/27/2025 06/27/25 Sold $1,191,000 +13.4% $867 / Sq Ft
05/26/2025 05/26/25 For Sale $1,050,000 +66.1% $764 / Sq Ft
05/11/2017 05/11/17 Sold $632,000 -2.6% $408 / Sq Ft
04/13/2017 04/13/17 Pending -- -- --
04/06/2017 04/06/17 For Sale $649,000 -- $419 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $10,002 $365,700 $0 $0
2024 $6,200 $323,500 $0 $0
2023 $5,905 $269,500 $0 $0
2022 $5,624 $228,200 $0 $0
2021 $9,578 $241,200 $85,500 $155,700
2020 $9,581 $244,500 $0 $0
2019 $9,484 $239,200 $71,500 $167,700
2018 $7,862 $236,800 $0 $0
2017 $5,017 $224,200 $0 $0
2016 $4,856 $259,300 $0 $0
2015 $4,513 $117,500 $0 $0
2014 $2,698 $107,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 25024191

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-13-0336-0076-05-1