NOT LISTED FOR SALE

15956 Lake Ave Union Pier, MI 49129

Estimated Value: $2,433,000 - $7,223,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,800 Sq Ft
$1,653/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 20, 2020

Last sale price $2,150,000 $768 Per Sq Ft

Est. 115% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $31,419/month

215 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • New Buffalo Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture

About This Home

As of July 2020

Quintessential Union Pier home with 132' of private beach with littoral rights. Tiered decks and stairs down to a sandy beach.
Two stone fireplaces and 2 wood burning stoves for those cozy winter nights. large living room, master bedroom suite, huge heated porch and screened porch all with views of the lake.
An exceptional opportunity on this 300' deep lot to either rehab existing house or build your dream home !

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Diane Frale

Coldwell Banker Realty License #6506044742 Listed on: 11/02/2019

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Joe Flood

@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6501395858

@properties Christie's International R.E.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,905

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 0.91 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 132 x 300
  • Private Waterfront
  • 132 Feet of Waterfront
  • The property's road front is unimproved

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Unpaved Driveway

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,800 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Area
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Partial Basement
  • Storm Windows
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Stove

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Phone Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,905

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1930
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 132 x 300
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2800.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 12905.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 2.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Substructure:Partial: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 132.0
  • Driveway:Unpaved: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Additional Items:GasWood Stove: Yes
  • Additional Items:Whirlpool Tub: Yes
  • Windows:Storms: Yes
  • Appliances:Built in Oven: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 2800.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built in Oven
  • Interior Amenities: Gas/Wood Stove, Whirlpool Tub, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Partial
  • LivingArea: 2800.0
  • Window Features: Storms, Screens
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Fireplace:Primary Bedroom: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Other
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch, 3 Season Room
  • List Price: 2150000.0
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Unimproved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Lake Michigan
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes
  • Exterior Features 3 Season Room: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Private Frontage: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.91
  • Lot Size Area: 0.91
  • Lot Dimensions: 132 x 300
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 39600.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 12905.0
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 2, 2019
Closed on
Jul 21, 2020
Sold by
Lola E Shapiro Revocable Trust
Bought by
Declarati Robert W Corley 2006
Seller's Agent
Diane Frale
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Joe Flood
@properties Christie's International R.E.
List Price
$2,250,000
Sold Price
$2,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$100,000
-4.44%
Current Estimated Value
$4,629,722

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,479,722
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.83%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 2, 2019
Closed on
Jul 16, 2020
Sold by
Shapiro Lola E and The Lola E Shapiro Revocable T
Bought by
Corley Robert W and The Robert W Corley Declaratio
Seller's Agent
Diane Frale
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Joe Flood
@properties Christie's International R.E.
List Price
$2,250,000
Sold Price
$2,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$100,000
-4.44%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 22, 2009
Sold by
Shapiro Lola
Bought by
Shapiro Lola E and Lola E Shapiro Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 1987
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
Declarati Robert W Corley 2006 -- None Listed On Document
Corley Robert W -- None Available
Shapiro Lola E -- None Available
-- -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Shapiro Lola E $417,000
Previous Owner Shapiro Lola $417,000
Previous Owner Shapiro Lola E $400,000
Previous Owner Shapiro Lola E $200,000
Previous Owner Shapiro Lola E $322,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/20/2020 07/20/20 Sold $2,150,000 -4.4% $768 / Sq Ft
06/04/2020 06/04/20 Pending -- -- --
11/02/2019 11/02/19 For Sale $2,250,000 -- $804 / 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 $72,856 $2,511,600 $0 $0
2024 $45,591 $2,317,900 $0 $0
2023 $43,420 $1,761,800 $0 $0
2022 $27,497 $1,174,500 $0 $0
2021 $40,416 $1,034,300 $849,000 $185,300
2020 $13,322 $954,700 $0 $0
2019 $13,022 $1,188,400 $948,500 $239,900
2018 $12,857 $1,188,400 $0 $0
2017 $12,931 $1,300,100 $0 $0
2016 $6,700 $1,382,000 $0 $0
2015 $6,705 $1,372,300 $0 $0
2014 $4,978 $1,474,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Diane Frale

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Diane Frale

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (312) 480-9530

    45 Total Sales

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  • Joe Flood

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Joe Flood

    @ Properties

    (616) 446-8700

    88 Total Sales

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  • Tammy Stelling

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Tammy Stelling

    @ Properties

    (269) 208-7846

    82 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 19053403

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-07-2870-0022-00-4

Michigan Berrien County Union Pier 49129

15956 Lake Ave, Union Pier, MI

This home is located at 15956 Lake Ave, Union Pier, MI 49129 since 02 November 2019 and is currently estimated at $4,629,722, approximately $1,653 per square foot. This property was built in 1930. 15956 Lake Ave 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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