NOT LISTED FOR SALE

15657 Lakeshore Rd Unit 3 Union Pier, MI 49129

Estimated Value: $290,000 - $1,676,720

1 Bed
1 Bath
450 Sq Ft
$1,706/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 18, 2020

Last sale price $145,000 $322 Per Sq Ft

Est. 429% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,375/month

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Beach
  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • New Buffalo Elementary School Rated A
  • Screened Porch
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of December 2020

Updated 'beachy'' get away/investment cottage at nostalgic Firefly Resort. Deeded beach access just across the street. landscaped lawn, huge firepit, shared grills & outdoor beach shower. Large one bed with Room & Board sleeper sofa, painted wainscoting and hardwood floors. On sight management rents when you're away. Generates an average of $13k in revunue yearly. All property taxes and exterior maintenance are included in the quarterly HOA. Easily the most affordable second home/rental situation in Harbor Country. Turn-key and ready for summer!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dan Brake

@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6​5​0​1​3​7​6​2​6​0 Listed on: 10/19/2020

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Last Buyer's Agent

Dan Brake

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Property Details

Home Type

  • Co-Op

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 1.2 Acre Lot
  • Shrub
  • Level Lot

HOA Fees

  • $367 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Unpaved Driveway

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Composition Roof
  • HardiePlank Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 450 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Crawl Space
  • Range<<rangeHoodToken>>
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Shared Waterfront

Utilities

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

Community Details

Overview

  • Firefly Resort Condos

Recreation

  • Beach
  • Community Playground
  • 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: 0
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 450.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 5000.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Wall Unit(s): Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • General Property Info:Condo Proj Name: Firefly Resort
  • Heat Type:Baseboard: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric3: Yes
  • Driveway:Shared Unpaved: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 450.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Architectural Style Cabin: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Coop

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • LivingArea: 450.0
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: HardiPlank Type
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • List Price: 149900.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Recreational, Sidewalk
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes
  • Exterior Material:HardPlankCement Board: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Beach Area, Playground, Other
  • Association Fee: 1100.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Quarterly

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 1100.0
  • Water Fea Amenities:Deeded Access: Yes
  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Quarterly
  • Water Fea Amenities:Shared Frontage: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Assoc Access: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Playground: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Beach Area: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 1.2
  • Lot Size Area: 1.2
  • Lot Dimensions: 0
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 52272.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5000.0
  • Tax Year: 2019

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
Current Estimated Value
$767,573

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

Closed on
Aug 20, 2020
Sold by
Billisama Properties Llc
Bought by
Warren Tim and Warren Becky

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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Walgamuth C Thomas -- None Listed On Document
Warren Tim -- Chicago Title Of Michigan In
Corry John -- First American Title
Miner Robin -- None Listed On Document
Warren Tim -- --
Jacobs David -- None Available
-- $100 --
-- $450,000 --
-- -- --
-- -- --
-- $100 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Wright Terry $0
Previous Owner Domanico Cathleen M $60,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/18/2020 12/18/20 Sold $145,000 -12.1% $322 / Sq Ft
11/16/2020 11/16/20 Pending -- -- --
10/19/2020 10/19/20 For Sale $165,000 +7.1% $367 / Sq Ft
07/03/2014 07/03/14 Sold $154,000 -6.7% $342 / Sq Ft
06/27/2014 06/27/14 Pending -- -- --
04/10/2014 04/10/14 For Sale $165,000 -- $367 / 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

  • Dan Brake

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Dan Brake

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    (918) 605-4234

    117 Total Sales

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  • Mark Wortman

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Mark Wortman

    @ Properties

    (269) 876-2929

    419 Total Sales

    Mark Wortman
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  • Betty Biernacki

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Betty Biernacki

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

    (269) 469-8300

    154 Total Sales

    Betty Biernacki
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20007410

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

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

Michigan Berrien County Union Pier 49129

15657 Lakeshore Rd Unit 3, Union Pier, MI

This home is located at 15657 Lakeshore Rd Unit 3, Union Pier, MI 49129 since 19 October 2020 and is currently estimated at $767,573, approximately $1,705 per square foot. This property was built in 1930. 15657 Lakeshore Rd Unit 3 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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