$800,500
SOLD MAY 12, 2025

15961 Lakeshore Rd Unit E Union Pier, MI 49129

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,083 Sq Ft
3,632 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$739 Per Sq Ft

15% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Access
  • Wood Flooring
  • Screened Patio
  • New Buffalo Elementary School Rated A
  • Screened Porch
  • Bungalow

About This Home

As of May 2025

Union Pier- Discover BARNDOOR BUNGALOW tucked away in Sun Valley only 1 block from the expansive -McKinley Beach. This adorable 3-bed, 2-bath cottage was lovingly restored and has been a successful VACATION RENTAL. The charming living area with vaulted ceilings & wood burning fireplace, is open to the kitchen/dining and flows easily out to the screen porch & grilling deck for entertaining family and friends. The property is being sold turn-key ready to enjoy on day one. Park your car and walk/bike to the quaint, shops, bakery, restaurants and the linear bike path. The HARBOR COUNTRY getaway of your dreams!!! $699,000

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tom Hemingway

RE/MAX Harbor Country License #6501314597 Listed on: 04/17/2025

RE/MAX Harbor Country

Last Buyer's Agent

Maureen Culp

RE/MAX Harbor Country License #6506039437

RE/MAX Harbor Country

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,366

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 3,632 Sq Ft Lot
  • Shrub
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,083 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Crawl Space
  • Kitchen Island
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Screened Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • Sun Valley Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,366

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Other
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: irregular
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1083.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 5366.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Location Property Info:Subdivision2: Sun Valley
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric3: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1083.0
  • Laundry Features Laundry Closet: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Architectural Style Bungalow: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Center Island
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • LivingArea: 1083.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Other
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 699000.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio, Screened
  • 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:Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Screened: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:Public Access 1 Mile or Less: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.08
  • Lot Size Area: 0.08
  • Lot Dimensions: irregular
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3632.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5366.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 17, 2025
Closed on
May 1, 2025
Sold by
Sharon J Ehrens Living Trust and Ehrens Sharon J
Bought by
Jetgeorge1008 Llc
Seller's Agent
Tom Hemingway
RE/MAX Harbor Country
Buyer's Agent
Maureen Culp
RE/MAX Harbor Country
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$800,500
Premium/Discount to List
$101,500
14.52%
Views
20

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-62.52%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 2014
Sold by
Ehrens Jordan B and Ehrens Sharon J
Bought by
Ehrens Sharon J and The Sharon J Ehrens Living Trust
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- Fat (First American Title Insu
Deed -- Fat (First American Title Insu
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/12/2025 05/12/25 Sold $800,500 +14.5% $739 / Sq Ft
04/17/2025 04/17/25 For Sale $699,000 -- $645 / 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 $5,366 $193,300 $0 $0
2024 $3,375 $190,900 $0 $0
2023 $2,130 $131,400 $0 $0
2022 $2,028 $114,100 $0 $0
2021 $3,044 $117,500 $90,700 $26,800
2020 $3,006 $106,400 $0 $0
2019 $2,935 $76,100 $50,800 $25,300
2018 $2,902 $76,100 $0 $0
2017 $2,919 $77,600 $0 $0
2016 $2,780 $73,100 $0 $0
2015 $2,865 $75,600 $0 $0
2014 $1,938 $77,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 25016017

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-07-7321-0016-00-0