$175,000
SOLD SEP 16, 2020

15657 Lakeshore Rd Unit 12 Union Pier, MI 49129

2 Beds
1 Bath
500 Sq Ft
$367/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$350 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

190 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Recreation Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • New Buffalo Elementary School Rated A
  • Screened Porch
  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening

About This Home

As of September 2020

DEEDED BEACH!! Charming 2bed unit + sleeper sofa Well maintained with original hardwoods and painted wains-coating , new windows and bath, updated kitchen and TWO screened porches. Queen, trundle + sleeper sofa easily sleeps 6. Fastest & easiest way to own a vintage second home with DEEDED beach in Harbor Country! Firefly Resort is a vintage cottage rental group with a deeded beach and a full time on-sight rental agent & a cleaning crew. Rent all summer season without effort, and use as you please. $1350 quarterly HOA includes all TAXES & all exterior maintenance, water and insurance. Common areas include outdoor beach showers, grills and a huge fire pit. NET INCOME after all expenses averages $8k. Turnkey and ready to enjoy..

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dan Brake

@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6501376260 Listed on: 02/05/2020

@properties Christie's International R.E.

Last Buyer's Agent

Dan Brake

@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6501376260 Listed on: 02/05/2020

@properties Christie's International R.E.

Property Details

Home Type

  • Co-Op

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 1.2 Acre Lot
  • Shrub
  • Level Lot
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $367 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 500 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Insulated Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Crawl Space
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include trash, snow removal, sewer, lawn/yard care, cable/satellite

Recreation

  • Recreational Area

Property Details

Home Type

Co-Op

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$367 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Stock Cooperative
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cabin
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1930
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Stock Cooperative
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: irregular
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 500.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 5400.0
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Wall Unit(s): Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • Heat Type:Baseboard: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric3: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 500.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Architectural Style Cabin: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Coop

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • LivingArea: 500.0
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Other
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • List Price: 180000.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Recreational, Sidewalk
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heat Source:Electric2: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 1100.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Quarterly

Association/Amenities

  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 1100.0
  • Water Fea Amenities:Deeded Access: Yes
  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Quarterly
  • Water Fea Amenities:Assoc Access: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Trash, Snow Removal, Sewer, Lawn/Yard Care, Cable/Satellite

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 1.2
  • Lot Size Area: 1.2
  • Lot Dimensions: irregular
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 52272.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5400.0
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 2021
Sold by
Fire Fly Resort Cooperative Association
Bought by
Walgamuth C Thomas

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 2021
Sold by
Warren Becky
Bought by
Warren Tim

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 2021
Sold by
Hamende Mark J
Bought by
Corry John and Leister Pam

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 26, 2021
Sold by
Fire Fly Resort Cooperative Association
Bought by
Miner Robin and Laiss Michelle A

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 5, 2020
Closed on
Aug 20, 2020
Sold by
Billisama Properties Llc
Bought by
Warren Tim and Warren Becky
Seller's Agent
Dan Brake
@properties Christie's International R.E.
Buyer's Agent
Dan Brake
@properties Christie's International R.E.
List Price
$190,000
Sold Price
$175,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-7.89%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
32.35%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 2009
Sold by
Jacobs Nahla
Bought by
Jacobs David

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 7, 2001

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 9, 1999

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 1996

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 1994

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 1994
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Of Michigan In
Deed -- First American Title
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Deed $100 --
Deed $450,000 --
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Deed $100 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $0 Commercial
Previous Owner $60,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/20/2025 08/20/25 For Sale $400,000 +128.6% $883 / Sq Ft
09/16/2020 09/16/20 Sold $175,000 -7.9% $350 / Sq Ft
08/13/2020 08/13/20 Pending -- -- --
02/05/2020 02/05/20 For Sale $190,000 -- $380 / 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 $23,868 $836,700 $0 $0
2024 $14,996 $911,900 $0 $0
2023 $13,837 $879,800 $0 $0
2022 $12,739 $795,100 $0 $0
2021 $17,852 $925,900 $489,200 $436,700
2020 $15,465 $612,200 $0 $0
2019 $15,102 $727,100 $375,000 $352,100
2018 $14,929 $727,100 $0 $0
2017 $15,016 $378,900 $0 $0
2016 $16,508 $490,600 $0 $0
2015 $16,398 $456,200 $0 $0
2014 $10,680 $442,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Betty Biernacki

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Betty Biernacki

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

    (269) 469-8300

    137 Total Sales

    Betty Biernacki
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  • Dan Brake

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Dan Brake

    @ Properties

    (918) 605-4234

    101 Total Sales

    Dan Brake
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 18051856

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-07-4730-0002-00-9

Michigan Berrien County Union Pier 49129

15657 Lakeshore Rd Unit 12, Union Pier, MI

This home is located at 15657 Lakeshore Rd Unit 12, Union Pier, MI 49129 and is currently priced at $175,000, approximately $350 per square foot. This property was built in 1930. 15657 Lakeshore Rd Unit 12 is a home located in Berrien County with nearby schools including New Buffalo Elementary School, New Buffalo Middle School, and New Buffalo Senior High School.

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