$1,272,500
SOLD FEB 12, 2025

9441 California Rd Union Pier, MI 49129

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,671 Sq Ft
2.11 Acres

Recently Sold

$762 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cabana
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • New Buffalo Elementary School Rated A
  • Wooded Lot
  • Screened Porch

About This Home

As of February 2025

Located in highly desirable Union Pier, celebrated for its quaint downtown, pristine beaches, and easy access to Chicago, this meticulously renovated home offers a blend of luxury and comfort. Designed with entertaining and comfort in mind, the spacious upper level loft and two main level bedrooms provide comfortable sleeping accommodations for 8. This special home is being sold primarily turn-key, with only a few furniture pieces and artwork excluded. Set on 2 private acres of lushly landscaped grounds, this elegant pool house escape features a brand-new kitchen with high-end appliances, stunning new lighting, beautifully remodeled bathrooms, and a mix of wood flooring and plush carpeting. Modern upgrades also include a smart thermostat, new furnace, and an advanced sump pump system The outdoor amenities are truly impressive, highlighted by a spacious gated saltwater pool with a new heater, sand filter, and electric cover. Additional unique features include an 8-person hot tub, a full-yard sprinkler and drip irrigation system for vibrant flowerbeds, and a fitness center within the pool house. The pool house also offers a storage area, a half bath with two sinks, and a full refrigerator for convenience. Offering the perfect combination of seclusion and proximity to all that Harbor Country and Wine Country have to offer, this home is ideal for year-round living or as a luxurious vacation rental.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Liz Roch

@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6506045544 Listed on: 09/13/2024

@properties Christie's International R.E.

Last Buyer's Agent

Liz Roch

@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6506045544 Listed on: 09/13/2024

@properties Christie's International R.E.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,350

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • 2.11 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Shrub
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,671 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

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

Basement

  • Sump Pump
  • Crawl Space

Pool

  • Cabana
  • In Ground Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Tankless Water Heater

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,350

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1989
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • 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: 1671.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 10350.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Landscape:Underground Sprinkler: Yes
  • Water Heater:Tankless: Yes
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • Additional Items:Hot Tub Spa: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1671.0
  • Additional Items:Sump Pump: Yes
  • Laundry Features Laundry Room: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Security Features:Security System: Yes
  • Architectural Style Bungalow: Yes
  • Other Structures:Cabana: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Hot Tub Spa
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • LivingArea: 1671.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch, Other
  • List Price: 1375000.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Cabana
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Other16: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Pool:In Ground: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public

Association/Amenities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 2.11
  • Lot Size Area: 2.11
  • Lot Dimensions: irregular
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 91912.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 10350.0
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 13, 2024
Closed on
Jan 21, 2025
Sold by
Gerald Samuel Agema Living Trust and Melissa Ann Agema Living Trust
Bought by
9441 California Road Union Pier Llc
Seller's Agent
Liz Roch
@properties Christie's International R.E.
Buyer's Agent
Liz Roch
@properties Christie's International R.E.
List Price
$1,375,000
Sold Price
$1,272,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$102,500
-7.45%
Views
14
Current Estimated Value
$1,234,989

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$37,511
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-14.01%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 5, 2024
Sold by
Agema Gerald S and Agema Melissa A
Bought by
Gerald Samuel Agema Living Trust and Melissa Ann Agema Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 4, 2019
Sold by
Ratner Donald H and Gobert Bruce A
Bought by
Agema Gerald S and Agema Melissa A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$438,750
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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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
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $426,700 New Conventional
Previous Owner $438,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $438,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $375,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/12/2025 02/12/25 Sold $1,272,500 -7.5% $762 / Sq Ft
09/13/2024 09/13/24 For Sale $1,375,000 -- $823 / 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 $10,872 $465,500 $0 $0
2024 $6,837 $349,100 $0 $0
2023 $6,512 $304,500 $0 $0
2022 $6,202 $257,200 $0 $0
2021 $7,109 $186,100 $46,800 $139,300
2020 $7,915 $206,900 $0 $0
2019 $6,359 $240,000 $99,900 $140,100
2018 $6,321 $240,000 $0 $0
2017 $6,357 $253,600 $0 $0
2016 $6,069 $261,800 $0 $0
2015 $6,038 $272,600 $0 $0
2014 $3,815 $266,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 24048622

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-07-1971-0001-00-6