$154,000
SOLD JUL 3, 2014

15657 Lakeshore Rd Unit 3 Union Pier, MI 49129

1 Bed
1 Bath
450 Sq Ft
$333/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$342 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

78 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Waterfront
  • Wood Flooring
  • Ceiling Fan
  • New Buffalo Elementary School Rated A
  • Living Room
  • Wood Siding

About This Home

As of December 2020

Escape to Harbor Country! The FIREFLY RESORT offers a great opportunity for a get-away or investment. Less than 1 block to deeded Lake Michigan beach access. Unit # 3 is updated with beachy overtones. Very nice unit with large living area, bedroom, galley style kitchen and wood floors. Bath has been updated. Screened porch provides a place to enjoy those summer evenings. This was originally a 1930's era resort and offers landscaped grounds, association laundry, barbeque area and fire pit. This is a co-op with on-site property management and very good rental history. Quarterly assessments include taxes, maintenance, water, sewer and insurance. One visit and you will want to stay. Summer fun begins at Firefly Resort.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mark Wortman

@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6506044879 Listed on: 04/10/2014

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Last Buyer's Agent

Betty Biernacki

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #6506044291

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Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $23,868

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

HOA Fees

  • $333 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 450 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range<<rangeHoodToken>>
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Additional Features

  • Waterfront
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, trash, snow removal, lawn/yard care

Recreation

  • Waterfront Owned by Association
  • Water Sports

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$23,868

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$333 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1930
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Disposal, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans, Wood Floor
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • LivingArea: 450.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Wood Siding
  • List Price: 165000.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Topography: {"Level":true}
  • Water Body Name: Lake Michigan
  • Waterfront Features: All Sports, Assoc Access, Deeded Access
  • Waterfront: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Beach Area
  • Association Fee: 1000.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Quarterly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Trash, Snow Removal, Lawn/Yard Care

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 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
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

    @ Properties

    (918) 605-4234

    117 Total Sales

    Dan Brake
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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: 14016072

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 and is currently priced at $154,000, approximately $342 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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