$474,900
$24K PRICE DROP

16153 Krob Rd Union Pier, MI 49129

Estimated payment $2,783/month

Total Views 6,463
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,072 Sq Ft
$443 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Water Access
  • Waterfall on Lot
  • Pole Barn
  • New Buffalo Elementary School Rated A
  • Pond
  • Sun or Florida Room

About This Home

Welcome to the Krob Cottage, a charming 2br/1ba home retreat currently used as a lucrative short-term rental located less than 1 mile from Lake Michigan. Home offers an open layout with lovely living room featuring a gas fireplace and a nice size kitchen with dining area. Relax in your screened porch overlooking the fenced-in yard with a spacious deck, Koi pond, fire pit, and lush landscaping. Turn the pole barn into a game room with room to store your boat. Just minutes from Lake Michigan's beaches, wineries, and shops, this property is the perfect mix of privacy and convenience, close to everything in Harbor Country and just over an hour from Chicago. Currently rented through Airbnb. New owner(s) would be able to get new permit and continue short term rental business if wanted.

Listing Agent

Joe Jovanovic

Redfin Corporation License #6501298582 Listed on: 05/08/2025

Redfin Corporation

Co-Listing Agent

Josephine Villasenor

Redfin Corporation License #6501436989

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,656

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 0.32 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 94x147
  • The property's road front is unimproved
  • Privacy Fence
  • Shrub
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Property is zoned Res., Res.

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,072 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Pond
  • Screened Patio
  • Waterfall on Lot
  • Pole Barn

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,656

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Security Features:Carbon Monoxide Detector(s): Yes
  • Security Features:Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • Fencing Privacy: Yes
  • Other Equipment Dehumidifier: Yes
  • Other Structures:Pole Barn: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • LivingArea: 1072.0
  • Other Equipment: Dehumidifier
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Breakfast Nook: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas Log: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Privacy
  • List Price: 474900.0
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Other Structures: Pole Barn
  • Patio and Porch Features: 3 Season Room, Patio, Porch(es), Screened
  • Road Surface Type: Unimproved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Lake Michigan
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Screened: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Faces Front, Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Faces Front: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Association/Amenities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.32
  • Lot Size Area: 0.32
  • Lot Dimensions: 94x147
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13939.0
  • Zoning Description: Res.

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1656.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

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Range of Values:

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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
2025 $2,582 $110,800 $0 $0
2024 $1,656 $113,700 $0 $0
2023 $1,577 $66,200 $0 $0
2022 $1,502 $70,200 $0 $0
2021 $2,264 $59,000 $5,200 $53,800
2020 $2,311 $60,700 $0 $0
2019 $2,414 $62,800 $4,300 $58,500
2018 $2,426 $60,300 $0 $0
2017 $2,489 $61,000 $0 $0
2016 $2,391 $63,600 $0 $0
2015 $2,381 $61,300 $0 $0
2014 $1,559 $62,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/30/2025 05/30/25 Price Changed $474,900 -4.8% $443 / Sq Ft
05/08/2025 05/08/25 For Sale $499,000 +174.2% $465 / Sq Ft
05/09/2014 05/09/14 Sold $182,000 -3.6% $170 / Sq Ft
05/09/2014 05/09/14 Pending -- -- --
03/07/2014 03/07/14 For Sale $188,800 -- $176 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- First American Title Ins Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Deed $3,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $111,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $110,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $75,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 25020548

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APN: 11-13-0231-0002-04-1