$865,000
OPEN SAT 11AM - 1PM

1252 Cherokee Dr Union City, MI 49094

Estimated payment $5,084/month

Total Views 111
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,653 Sq Ft
$326 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Radiant Floor
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Brick or Stone Mason

About This Home

Discover luxury lakeside living in this custom-built 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home situated on a beautifully landscaped lot on Union Lake. Built in 2016 with meticulous attention to detail, this property offers high-end finishes, modern comfort, and unbeatable waterfront amenities. Step inside to soaring 10-foot ceilings, rich granite countertops throughout the kitchen and bathrooms, and a real stone wood-burning fireplace that creates a warm and inviting atmosphere. The home is exceptionally insulated with spray foam insulation, and boasts in-floor heating with four separate zones, including heated floors in the garage - perfect for year-round comfort. The kitchen is a chef's dream with granite surfaces, top-of-the-line appliances (included), and elegant cabinetry. The spacious 2-car garage is complemented by a lower-level boat garage, offering convenient storage for all your lake toys.
Built to be as practical as it is beautiful, the home also includes a whole-house generator, ensuring you're never left in the dark.
Enjoy your private waterfront paradise complete with a boat, dock, boat lift, and incredible views right from your backyard. Whether you're entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet evening by the water, this home has it all.
Key Features:
3 Bedrooms / 3 Bathrooms
Built in 2016 with custom craftsmanship
Whole-house generator
In-floor heating (4 zones + heated garage floors)
Spray foam insulation
Granite countertops throughout
Real stone wood-burning fireplace
10' ceilings
2-car attached garage + lower-level boat garage
Professionally landscaped
Comes with boat, dock, lift, and all appliances
This rare gem combines elegance, efficiency, and lakefront lifestyle. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of paradise on Union Lake.

Listing Agent

Tanya Welch Elevate Team

Michigan Top Producers License #6501455672 Listed on: 08/27/2025

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,556

Year Built

  • Built in 2016

Lot Details

  • 0.39 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 125x100x167x104
  • Private Waterfront
  • 167 Feet of Waterfront
  • Shrub
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Brick or Stone Mason
  • Metal Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 2,653 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Radiant Floor
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Windows
  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Power Generator
  • Well
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,556

Year Built

Built in 2016

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2016
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 125x100x167x104
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2653.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 4556.01
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 167.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Heat Type:Hot Water: Yes
  • Heat Type:Radiant: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Substructure:Walk Out: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Renewable HeatCool:Programmable Thermostat: Yes
  • Roofing:Metal: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:High-Speed Internet: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • Additional Items:Generator: Yes
  • Renewable HeatCool:In Floor Radiant Heat: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ensuite: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1873.0
  • Additional Items:Basement Finished: Yes
  • Laundry Features Laundry Room: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Flooring:Tile Floor: Yes
  • Other Equipment Generator2: Yes
  • Special Features: OpenHouse
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Broadband, Garage Door Opener, Center Island
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 2653.0
  • Other Equipment: Generator
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Appliances:Freezer: Yes
  • Appliances:Water Softener-Owned: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stone, Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 865000.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Metal
  • Water Body Name: Union Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Stone: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Covered: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Generator
  • Heating: In Floor Radiant Heat, Forced Air, Hot Water, Radiant
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, High-Speed Internet
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Private Frontage: Yes

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Green Energy Effic:Energy Efficient Windows: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.39
  • Lot Size Area: 0.39
  • Lot Dimensions: 125x100x167x104
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 16988.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4556.01
  • Tax Year: 2025

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Source: Public Records

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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 $4,556 $276,750 $0 $0
2024 $1,490 $318,950 $0 $0
2023 $1,490 $298,869 $0 $0
2022 $1,490 $193,750 $0 $0
2021 -- $193,200 $0 $0
2020 -- $178,350 $0 $0
2019 -- $155,450 $0 $0
2018 -- $138,750 $0 $0
2017 -- $126,850 $0 $0
2016 -- $63,750 $0 $0
2015 -- $53,750 $0 $0
2014 -- $57,100 $0 $0
2013 -- $49,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/27/2025 08/27/25 For Sale $865,000 +565.4% $326 / Sq Ft
07/20/2012 07/20/12 Sold $130,000 -13.0% $75 / Sq Ft
07/18/2012 07/18/12 Pending -- -- --
05/24/2012 05/24/12 For Sale $149,500 -- $87 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Warranty Deed $100,000 Branch County Abstract & Tit
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $150,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $248,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Source: Public Records

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Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 25043612

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 010-C30-000-034-00