$689,000
UNDER CONTRACT

15965 Ruffino Rd Union Pier, MI 49129

Estimated payment $4,334/month

Total Views 565
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,800 Sq Ft
$383 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • Water Access
  • Traditional Architecture
  • New Buffalo Elementary School Rated A
  • Wooded Lot
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

Beautifully & FULLY remodeled vintage Union Pier cottage on HUGE private lot just a few minutes walk to Town Line Beach. Clean & cheerful 'contemporary cottage' vibe with Lux vinyl floors, new spacious cooks 'eat-in' kitchen with quartz counters, steel appliances and open shelving, lux modern bathrooms, massive vaulted open second floor is currently used for kids space & could easily sleep 8-12, but would also be an amazing primary suite w/ art studio/office etc. Large laundry room plus additional living on screened porch with hanging daybed.. Detached two car garage for toys - or future studio/ guest cottage. LOTS of possibilities with over 3/4 acre. Can be TURNKEY to make this your immediate 'move in ready' get away. #Style+price+location+ rental possibilities.

Listing Agent

Dan Brake

@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6​5​0​1​3​7​6​2​6​0 Listed on: 08/07/2025

@properties Christie's International R.E.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,739

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 0.79 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 121 x 286
  • Shrub
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Bungalow
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,800 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Shared Waterfront
  • Screened Patio

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,739

Year Built

Built in 1940

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: 1940
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 121 x 286
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1800.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 6739.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • 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:Broadband: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Landscape:Garden Area: Yes
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:High-Speed Internet: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1800.0
  • Laundry Features Laundry Room: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style Bungalow: Yes
  • Special Features: 4224
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Broadband, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • LivingArea: 1800.0
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Freezer: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • List Price: 689000.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Wooded
  • Patio and Porch Features: Screened
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Stucco: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Screened: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • Parking Features Garage Door Opener2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Storm Sewer, High-Speed Internet
  • Water Source: Public

Association/Amenities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.79
  • Lot Size Area: 0.79
  • Lot Dimensions: 121 x 286
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 34604.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6739.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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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
2021 $1,997 $0 $0 $0
2020 $1,997 $74,000 $0 $0
2019 $2,099 $61,800 $24,500 $37,300
2018 $2,100 $61,800 $0 $0
2017 $2,112 $62,800 $0 $0
2016 $2,026 $66,100 $0 $0
2015 $2,022 $69,500 $0 $0
2014 $1,198 $66,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/07/2025 08/07/25 For Sale $689,000 +108.8% $383 / Sq Ft
10/16/2020 10/16/20 Sold $330,000 -8.3% $236 / Sq Ft
08/31/2020 08/31/20 Pending -- -- --
07/30/2020 07/30/20 For Sale $359,900 -- $257 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- First American Title
Warranty Deed -- Accommodation
Warranty Deed -- Passaro Kahne Taylor Defrances
Quit Claim Deed -- Mtc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- --
Sheriffs Deed $65,929 --
Deed $100 --
Deed $100 --
Deed $18,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $264,000 New Conventional
Closed $264,000 New Conventional
Closed $480,720 New Conventional
Previous Owner $115,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $158,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $153,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 25039865

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-07-0030-0066-03-5