NOT LISTED FOR SALE

15911 Lake Ave Unit 4 Union Pier, MI 49129

Estimated Value: $507,000 - $662,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
950 Sq Ft
0.69 Acres

Last Sold August 25, 2022

Last sale price $455,000 $479 Per Sq Ft

Est. 24% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,540/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Access
  • Deck
  • Kitchen Island
  • New Buffalo Elementary School Rated A
  • Screened Porch
  • Garden

About This Home

As of August 2022

Your perfect year-round get away awaits in this quintessential Union Pier beach cottage just steps to the McKinley beach path. Adorable updated vintage freestanding beach cottage with original pine floors and hinged cottage windows, wood burning fireplace, open concept living/kitchen with vaulted ceilings, separate dining area, screened porch and a lush back yard garden and deck just for you. Rainbow Cove is a small group of just 6 vintage cottages rarely on the market., & this well maintained secret gem will transport you back to another era. Escape the cookie cutter world and enjoy this magic get away.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dan Brake

@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6501376260 Listed on: 07/16/2022

@properties Christie's International R.E.

Last Buyer's Agent

Tamara Walsh

Coldwell Banker Realty License #6501434714

Coldwell Banker Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,052

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • The property's road front is unimproved
  • Private Entrance
  • Garden

Parking

  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 950 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Screened Porch
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Shared Waterfront
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Electric Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include trash, snow removal, lawn/yard care
  • Rainbow Cove Condos
  • Rainbow Cove Subdivision

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,052

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cabin
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1920
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Condominium
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 240 x 260 irregular /condo
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 950.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 3052.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Location Property Info:Subdivision2: Rainbow Cove
  • Landscape:Garden Area: Yes
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:High-Speed Internet: Yes
  • General Property Info:Condo Proj Name: Rainbow Cove
  • General Property Info:Entry Type: Private
  • General Property Info:Pets YN: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric3: Yes
  • Driveway:Shared Unpaved: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 950.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Architectural Style Cabin: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen Island
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • LivingArea: 950.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • List Price: 410000.0
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Unimproved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, High-Speed Internet
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heat Source:Electric2: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Semi-Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: SemiAnnually

Association/Amenities

  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Semi-Annually
  • Water Fea Amenities:Public Access 1 Mile or Less: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Shared Frontage: Yes

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.69
  • Lot Size Area: 0.69
  • Lot Dimensions: 240 x 260 irregular /condo
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 30000.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3052.0
  • Tax Year: 2022

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 16, 2022
Closed on
Sep 7, 2022
Sold by
Schultz Joseph P
Bought by
Robert D And Leslie J Picken Trust
Seller's Agent
Dan Brake
@properties Christie's International R.E.
Buyer's Agent
Tamara Walsh
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$410,000
Sold Price
$455,000
Premium/Discount to List
$45,000
10.98%
Views
10
Current Estimated Value
$564,646

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$109,646
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.19%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 1993

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 1989

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 1987
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Robert D And Leslie J Picken Trust -- --
-- -- --
-- $115,500 --
-- -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/25/2022 08/25/22 Sold $455,000 +11.0% $479 / Sq Ft
07/16/2022 07/16/22 For Sale $410,000 -- $432 / 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 $6,551 $267,800 $0 $0
2024 $4,019 $217,600 $0 $0
2023 $3,827 $155,300 $0 $0
2022 $1,962 $148,100 $0 $0
2021 $3,099 $177,600 $128,600 $49,000
2020 $3,052 $135,600 $0 $0
2019 $2,986 $195,200 $146,900 $48,300
2018 $5,186 $195,200 $0 $0
2017 $5,215 $196,300 $0 $0
2016 $5,025 $177,900 $0 $0
2015 $4,987 $173,200 $0 $0
2014 $3,137 $156,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 22029938

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-07-6400-0004-00-1