$605,000
SOLD JUL 25, 2025

9696 Union Pier Rd Union Pier, MI 49129

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,940 Sq Ft
0.26 Acres

Recently Sold

$312 Per Sq Ft

13% Below List Price

98 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Access
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • New Buffalo Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Screened Porch

About This Home

As of July 2025

Located in the heart of Union Pier, moments from sandy Townline Beach, this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers the perfect blend of style, comfort, & location. Featuring warm hardwood floors, cozy fireplace, & open-concept design this home is ideal for both relaxing retreats & entertaining guests. Step outside to a spacious deck & screened porch, perfect for summer gatherings or quiet mornings with coffee. A large yard provides endless possibilities—add a pool, set up a game of croquet, or simply unwind in a hammock under the trees. With a proven rental history, this home presents an exceptional opportunity as an income-producing vacation property or a personal escape. Just a short stroll to Union Pier's charming shops & restaurants, this is Harbor Country living!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Liz Roch

@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6506045544 Listed on: 03/19/2025

@properties Christie's International R.E.

Last Buyer's Agent

Beth McKim

RE/MAX by the Lake License #6501452629

RE/MAX by the Lake

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,680

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 64 x 180
  • Shrub

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,940 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Screened Porch

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Snack Bar or Counter

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,680

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Colonial
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 64 x 180
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1940.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 4680.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: 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
  • 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
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1940.0
  • Laundry Features In Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Colonial: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Broadband
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1940.0
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 785.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch, Other
  • List Price: 615000.0
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Other16: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Faces Front, Attached
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Faces Front: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Association/Amenities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.26
  • Lot Size Area: 0.26
  • Lot Dimensions: 64 x 180
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11326.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4680.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 19, 2025
Closed on
Jul 25, 2025
Sold by
Few Julius W
Bought by
Dart Jill Marie and Dart James
Seller's Agent
Liz Roch
@properties Christie's International R.E.
Buyer's Agent
Beth McKim
RE/MAX by the Lake
List Price
$695,000
Sold Price
$605,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$90,000
-12.95%
Views
71

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.04%
Original Mortgage
$484,000
Outstanding Balance
$484,000
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$125,202

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 2013
Sold by
Few Jennifer L
Bought by
Few Julius W

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 2003
Sold by
Trout Tim and Trout Jennifer
Bought by
Few Julius W and Few Jennifer L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$280,000
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 7, 2003
Sold by
Vavra Mary J and Vavra David J
Bought by
Trout Tim and Trout Jennifer

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 3, 1999

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 1992

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 28, 1990
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $605,000 Chicago Title Of Michigan
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- Metropolitan Title Company
Warranty Deed -- --
Deed $86,000 --
Deed -- --
Deed $100 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $484,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $250,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $217,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $280,000 Stand Alone Second
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/25/2025 07/25/25 Sold $605,000 -1.6% $312 / Sq Ft
05/28/2025 05/28/25 Price Changed $615,000 -7.5% $317 / Sq Ft
04/25/2025 04/25/25 Price Changed $665,000 -4.3% $343 / Sq Ft
03/19/2025 03/19/25 For Sale $695,000 -- $358 / 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 $4,909 $220,300 $0 $0
2024 $3,149 $223,300 $0 $0
2023 $2,999 $127,600 $0 $0
2022 $2,856 $136,500 $0 $0
2021 $4,305 $112,900 $3,500 $109,400
2020 $4,212 $117,000 $0 $0
2019 $4,203 $122,900 $2,900 $120,000
2018 $4,164 $109,400 $0 $0
2017 $4,188 $111,800 $0 $0
2016 $3,953 $113,800 $0 $0
2015 $3,933 $106,900 $0 $0
2014 $2,539 $101,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 25010347

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-13-0231-0006-02-1