$1,185,000
SOLD SEP 2, 2025

16456 Lakeshore Rd Union Pier, MI 49129

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,099 Sq Ft
0.33 Acres

Recently Sold

$565 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach
  • Water Access
  • Traditional Architecture
  • New Buffalo Elementary School Rated A
  • Wooded Lot
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of September 2025

Deeded Beach Access in Coveted Gowdy Shores — Just moments from Lake Michigan, this 3-bedroom + lofted den, 2-bath coastal retreat delivers comfort, charm, and convenience in one perfect package. The sunlit living room features a striking stone fireplace, rich hardwood floors, and oversized windows that bring the outdoors in. The main level offers a well-appointed kitchen and two guest bedrooms—perfect for hosting family and friends. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite is a private escape with its own deck, generous walk-in closet, and full bath. An airy lofted family room adds flexible space for a home office, media nook, or cozy den. Enjoy effortless indoor-outdoor living on the expansive screened porch, ideal for alfresco dining. The fully fenced yard is a private oasis with mature landscaping, an outdoor shower for sandy beach days, a charming potting shed, firepit, and room for a pool. Gowdy Shores is your ultimate beach-town escape.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Liz Roch

@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6506045544 Listed on: 08/07/2025

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Last Buyer's Agent

Craig Palmer

@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6506047650

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,923

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Lot Details

  • 0.33 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 95.76x136.65x95.27x131.09
  • Shrub
  • Wooded Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

HOA Fees

  • $67 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,099 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Screened Porch
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Built-In Gas Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Screened Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include snow removal
  • Gowdy Shores Hoa Subdivision

Recreation

  • Beach

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,923

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$67 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 95.76x136.65x95.27x131.09
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2099.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 6923.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Lot Description:Wooded: 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
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Location Property Info:Subdivision2: Gowdy Shores HOA
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Windows:Skylight(s): Yes
  • Additional Items:Ensuite: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 2099.0
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • Laundry Features Laundry Closet: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Carpet Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Gas Oven, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Broadband, Center Island
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • LivingArea: 2099.0
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Screens
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas Log: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Built-In Gas Oven: Yes
  • Appliances:Double Oven: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 1225000.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Screened
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Covered: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Screened: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Main Level
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Electricity Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Beach Area
  • Association Fee: 800.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 800.0
  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Annually
  • Water Fea Amenities:Assoc Access: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Beach Area: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Other, Snow Removal

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.33
  • Lot Size Area: 0.33
  • Lot Dimensions: 95.76x136.65x95.27x131.09
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 14304.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6923.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 2022
Sold by
Koenig Nancy J
Bought by
Koenig Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 2022
Sold by
Koenig Nancy J
Bought by
Koenig Trust and Koenig

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 2007
Sold by
Smith Daniel W and Smith Cathy A
Bought by
Koenig Nancy J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
6.31%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $366,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $382,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $387,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $390,700 New Conventional
Previous Owner $397,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $417,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $500,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $316,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/02/2025 09/02/25 Sold $1,185,000 -3.3% $565 / Sq Ft
08/07/2025 08/07/25 For Sale $1,225,000 -- $584 / 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 $6,923 $512,100 $0 $0
2024 $5,154 $457,300 $0 $0
2023 $4,909 $371,300 $0 $0
2022 $4,675 $319,400 $0 $0
2021 $6,083 $340,800 $111,600 $229,200
2020 $5,901 $344,900 $0 $0
2019 $5,883 $345,100 $93,400 $251,700
2018 $5,922 $306,300 $0 $0
2017 $6,036 $287,800 $0 $0
2016 $5,535 $339,000 $0 $0
2015 $5,552 $316,300 $0 $0
2014 $4,204 $264,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 25039841

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-13-2850-0062-00-7