NOT LISTED FOR SALE

15657 Lakeshore Rd Unit 5 Union Pier, MI 49129

Estimated Value: $293,000 - $1,699,521

1 Bed
1 Bath
443 Sq Ft
$1,751/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 04, 2024

Last sale price $244,000 $551 Per Sq Ft

Est. 218% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,254/month

65 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Beach
  • Screened Porch
  • New Buffalo Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Window Unit Cooling System

About This Home

As of March 2024

Fire Fly Resort in Union Pier is known for its 1930's design. Unit #5 maintains some of the fine qualities of that era. This unit comes furnished, with a great rental history. The amenities that come with owning a Fire Fly co-op is the location to the ''deeded'' beach just 500 feet away, the large common area that offers plenty of seating around the fire pit, picnic tables with umbrellas, grills and playground area. This 1 bedroom unit offers a screened-in porch at its entrance and a back porch for easy access to the back yard common area. The Fire Fly also offers an on-site property manager for rentals and cleaning services. The HOA fee covers the taxes, outdoor maintenance, water, sewer and insurance.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Betty Biernacki

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #6506044291 Listed on: 11/12/2023

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Last Buyer's Agent

Chad Gradowski

Coldwell Banker Realty License #6502355194

Coldwell Banker Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Co-Op

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 1.19 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot

HOA Fees

  • $367 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 443 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Screened Porch
  • Basement
  • Crawl Space
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Window Unit Heating System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, trash, snow removal, sewer, lawn/yard care
  • Fire Fly Condos

Amenities

  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Beach
  • Community Playground

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: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 443.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 20088.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Window Unit(s): Yes
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • General Property Info:Condo Proj Name: Fire Fly
  • Heat Type:Baseboard: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 443.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Tile Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style Cabin: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Coop

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • LivingArea: 443.0
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • List Price: 242000.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Lake Michigan
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: None
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heat Source:Electric2: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Beach Area, Playground, Storage
  • 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
  • Association Info:Assoc Buy in Fee: 0
  • Water Fea Amenities:Deeded Access: Yes
  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Quarterly
  • Assoc Amenities:Playground: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Storage: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Beach Area: Yes

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 1.19
  • Lot Size Area: 1.19
  • Lot Dimensions: irregular
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 52037.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 20088.0
  • Tax Year: 2023

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
$775,507

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

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/04/2024 03/04/24 Sold $244,000 +0.8% $551 / Sq Ft
11/12/2023 11/12/23 For Sale $242,000 -- $546 / 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 2024

    Betty Biernacki

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

    (269) 469-8300

    135 Total Sales

    Betty Biernacki
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  • Chad Gradowski

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Chad Gradowski

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (219) 241-9083

    330 Total Sales

    Chad Gradowski
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 23141873

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

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

Michigan Berrien County Union Pier 49129

15657 Lakeshore Rd Unit 5, Union Pier, MI

This home is located at 15657 Lakeshore Rd Unit 5, Union Pier, MI 49129 since 12 November 2023 and is currently estimated at $775,507, approximately $1,750 per square foot. This property was built in 1930. 15657 Lakeshore Rd Unit 5 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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