NOT LISTED FOR SALE

17170 River Bluff Dr Union Pier, MI 49129

Estimated Value: $1,289,000 - $1,381,000

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
2,864 Sq Ft
$469/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 17, 2023

Last sale price $1,175,000 $410 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,883/month

27 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Indoor Spa
  • Deck
  • New Buffalo Elementary School Rated A
  • Fireplace in Kitchen
  • Contemporary Architecture

About This Home

As of May 2023

Amazing!!! Contemporary-Farmhouse nestled on over two acres of professionally landscaped grounds with room for a pool and dramatic views of the wooded ravine & Galien River. Designed to bring the outside in by renowned architect Stanley Tigerman! This home features 4 bedrooms, three with en suite baths, chef's kitchen and dining room with wood burning fireplace, dramatic circular screened porch overlooking the large patio & fire pit. Two spacious living areas great for entertaining. Constructed with corrugated metal and concrete panels and metal roof. Enjoy the serenity of nature and the luxury of privacy from a large deck perched on the ravine overlooking the river. The ultimate in country living only 2 1/2 miles from Lake Michigan beaches and all of Harbor Country amenities! $1,200,000

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tom Hemingway

RE/MAX Harbor Country License #6501314597 Listed on: 03/16/2023

RE/MAX Harbor Country

Co-Listed By

Cameron Mammina

RE/MAX Harbor Country License #6501420183

Last Buyer's Agent

Heidi Heimbuch

Jaqua, REALTORS License #6501331631

Jaqua, REALTORS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,075

Year Built

  • Built in 2008

Lot Details

  • 2.06 Acre Lot
  • Private Waterfront
  • River Front
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Shrub
  • Terraced Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Hilly Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $125 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Unpaved Driveway

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Structural Insulated Panel System
  • Insulated Concrete Forms
  • Metal Roof
  • HardiePlank Siding
  • Concrete Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,864 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Skylights
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Garden Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Indoor Spa
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Snack Bar or Counter
  • Disposal
  • Fireplace in Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Humidifier
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Septic System
  • Phone Available

Community Details

  • Property is near a ravine

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,075

Year Built

Built in 2008

Lot Details

2.06 Acres

HOA Fees

$125 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 2008
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 626.96
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: Irregular
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2864.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 5075.06
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Heat Source:Propane: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 2.0
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Ravine: Yes
  • Driveway:Unpaved: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Lot Description:Rolling Hills: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Additional Items:Humidifier: Yes
  • Landscape:Underground Sprinkler: Yes
  • Landscape:Garden Area: Yes
  • Landscape:Terraced Yard: Yes
  • Roofing:Metal: Yes
  • Windows:Skylight(s): Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric3: Yes
  • Additional Items:Wet Bar: Yes
  • Additional Items:Hot Tub Spa: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1914.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Architectural Style:Contemporary: Yes
  • Security Features:Security System: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Humidifier, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Hot Tub Spa, Wet Bar, Center Island
  • Fireplace Features: Kitchen, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2864.0
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Screens, Insulated Windows, Garden Window, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 3.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes
  • Appliances:Cook Top: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Garden Window: Yes
  • Appliances:Freezer: Yes
  • Fireplace:Kitchen: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Concrete, HardiPlank Type, ICFs (Insulated Concrete Forms), Structured Insulated Panels, Other
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • List Price: 1200000.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Rolling Hills, Ravine
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch(es)
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Metal
  • Water Body Name: Galien River
  • Waterfront Features: River
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Concrete: Yes
  • Exterior Material:HardPlankCement Board: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Structured Insulated Panels: Yes
  • Exterior Material:ICFs (Insulated Concrete Forms): Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Phone Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heat Source:Electric2: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 1500.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 1500.0
  • Water Fea Amenities:Private Frontage: Yes
  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Annually

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 2.06
  • Lot Size Area: 2.06
  • Lot Dimensions: Irregular
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 89650.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5075.06
  • Tax Year: 2022

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 16, 2023
Closed on
Jun 1, 2023
Sold by
Howard Speizer and Howard Linda L
Bought by
Kimberly Kopp Trust and Kopp
Seller's Agent
Tom Hemingway
RE/MAX Harbor Country
Buyer's Agent
Heidi Heimbuch
Jaqua, REALTORS
List Price
$1,200,000
Sold Price
$1,175,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-2.08%
Views
45
Current Estimated Value
$1,342,600

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$167,600
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.97%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 16, 2023
Closed on
May 17, 2023
Sold by
Howard Speizer and Howard Linda L
Bought by
Kimberly Kopp Trust and Kopp
Seller's Agent
Tom Hemingway
RE/MAX Harbor Country
Buyer's Agent
Heidi Heimbuch
Jaqua, REALTORS
List Price
$1,200,000
Sold Price
$1,175,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-2.08%
Views
45

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 2020
Sold by
Speizer Howard and Speizer Linda L
Bought by
Speizer Howard and Beck Linda L

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 22, 2019
Closed on
Jun 7, 2019
Sold by
Kolacz Erik W and Kroeger David M
Bought by
Speizer Howard and Beck Linda L
Seller's Agent
Will Schauble
@properties Christie's International R.E.
Buyer's Agent
Gail Lowrie
@properties Christie's International R.E.
List Price
$1,000,000
Sold Price
$950,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-5%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.31%
Original Mortgage
$650,000
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 2010
Sold by
Butler Development Llc
Bought by
Kolacz Erik W and Kroeger David M

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
4.3%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Kimberly Kopp Trust -- None Listed On Document
Kimberly Kopp Trust -- None Listed On Document
Speizer Howard -- None Available
Speizer Howard -- Fat
Kolacz Erik W -- Multiple
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Speizer Howard $650,000
Previous Owner Kolacz Erik W $500,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/17/2023 05/17/23 Sold $1,175,000 -2.1% $410 / Sq Ft
04/12/2023 04/12/23 Pending -- -- --
03/16/2023 03/16/23 For Sale $1,200,000 +26.3% $419 / Sq Ft
06/07/2019 06/07/19 Sold $950,000 -5.0% $332 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/10/2019 05/10/19 Pending -- -- --
04/22/2019 04/22/19 For Sale $1,000,000 -- $349 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

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 $10,095 $495,500 $0 $0
2024 $7,757 $498,700 $0 $0
2023 $4,080 $312,800 $0 $0
2022 $3,885 $285,700 $0 $0
2021 $4,882 $241,800 $21,200 $220,600
2020 $4,865 $244,600 $0 $0
2019 $4,037 $317,600 $21,800 $295,800
2018 $5,231 $274,900 $0 $0
2017 $5,262 $280,500 $0 $0
2016 $4,960 $236,600 $0 $0
2015 $4,932 $226,400 $0 $0
2014 $3,224 $231,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Tom Hemingway

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Tom Hemingway

    RE/MAX Michigan

    (269) 469-5635

    104 Total Sales

    Tom Hemingway
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  • Cameron Mammina

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Cameron Mammina

    RE/MAX Michigan

    (269) 470-5221

    73 Total Sales

    Cameron Mammina
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  • Heidi Heimbuch

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Heidi Heimbuch

    Jaqua, REALTORS

    (269) 352-0331

    57 Total Sales

    Heidi Heimbuch
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  • Will Schauble

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Will Schauble

    @ Properties

    (312) 860-4192

    37 Total Sales

    Will Schauble
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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Gail Lowrie

    @ Properties

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 23007617

MichRIC

APN: 11-13-6800-0010-00-2

Michigan Berrien County Union Pier 49129

17170 River Bluff Dr, Union Pier, MI

Not Listed for Sale

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