$780,000
SOLD FEB 21, 2025

9957 Cottage Ln Union Pier, MI 49129

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,447 Sq Ft
8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$539 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Access
  • Wooded Lot
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • New Buffalo Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Community Indoor Pool

About This Home

As of February 2025

Priced for quick sale. Bright, charming and well maintained get-away ready for your Lake Michigan fun! Open Floor plan with hardwood floors throughout, vaulted ceilings, wood burning fireplace, granite & stainless kitchen, den/ 3rd bed space, 3 season back porch. covered front porches, rear deck with hot tub, beautiful clubhouse and association pool and short term rentals are OK !! Few minutes walk to Town Line Beach, the bike path or Skips Farmers Market. 75 minutes from Chicago or 45 from South Bend.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dan Brake

@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6​5​0​1​3​7​6​2​6​0 Listed on: 01/13/2025

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Last Buyer's Agent

Angella German

Coldwell Banker Realty License #6506040705

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,924

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75 x 123
  • Shrub
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $117 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,447 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Built-In Gas Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Snack Bar or Counter
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Hall
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Sump Pump
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Porch

Utilities

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

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include snow removal
  • Lakeshore Cottages Subdivision

Amenities

  • Meeting Room

Recreation

  • Community Indoor Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,924

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$117 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Farmhouse
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2004
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 75 x 123
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1447.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 4924.0
  • 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
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Location Property Info:Subdivision2: Lakeshore Cottages
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:High-Speed Internet: Yes
  • Roofing:Asphalt2: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1447.0
  • Additional Items:Sump Pump: Yes
  • Laundry Features In Hall: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style Farm House: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Gas Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen Island
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • LivingArea: 1447.0
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Appliances:Built-In Gas Oven: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: 3 Season Room
  • List Price: 795000.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Wooded, Site Condo
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Features 3 Season Room: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Hall
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Storm Sewer, High-Speed Internet
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Indoor Pool, Meeting Room, Pets Allowed
  • Association Fee: 350.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Quarterly

Association/Amenities

  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 350.0
  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Quarterly
  • Water Fea Amenities:Public Access 1 Mile or Less: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Pets Allowed2: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Indoor Pool: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Meeting Room: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Snow Removal

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Lot Size Area: 0.2
  • Lot Dimensions: 75 x 123
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8712.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4924.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 13, 2025
Closed on
Feb 21, 2025
Sold by
Shopp Family Trust
Bought by
Gail Ann Weber Trust and Weber
Seller's Agent
Dan Brake
@properties Christie's International R.E.
Buyer's Agent
Angella German
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$795,000
Sold Price
$780,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-1.89%
Views
17
Current Estimated Value
$816,334

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$36,334
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.86%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 29, 2022
Sold by
Shopp Peter F and Shopp Laura M
Bought by
Shopp Family Trust and Shopp

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 17, 2018
Closed on
Apr 16, 2018
Sold by
Rutter Mark S and Marks Rutter Revocable Trust
Bought by
Shopp Peter F and Shopp Laura M
Seller's Agent
Maureen Culp
RE/MAX Harbor Country
Buyer's Agent
Dan Brake
@properties Christie's International R.E.
List Price
$450,000
Sold Price
$433,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,000
-3.78%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.81%
Original Mortgage
$389,700
Interest Rate
4.44%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 2014
Sold by
Rutter Sandra M and Sandra M Rutter Revocable Trus
Bought by
Rutter Mark S and Mark S Rutter Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2012
Sold by
Rutter Mark S and Rutter Sandra M
Bought by
Rutter Sandra M and Sandra M Rutter Revocable Trus

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 18, 2011
Sold by
Martin Therese R and Martin Gary E
Bought by
Rutter Mark S and Rutter Sandra M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 20, 2005
Sold by
Union Pier Cottages Llc
Bought by
Martin Gary E and Martin Therese R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$358,500
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
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 -- First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- Multiple
Corporate Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $345,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $345,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $389,700 New Conventional
Previous Owner $358,500 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/21/2025 02/21/25 Sold $780,000 -1.9% $539 / Sq Ft
01/13/2025 01/13/25 For Sale $795,000 +83.6% $549 / Sq Ft
04/16/2018 04/16/18 Sold $433,000 -3.8% $294 / Sq Ft
03/19/2018 03/19/18 Pending -- -- --
01/17/2018 01/17/18 For Sale $450,000 -- $305 / 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 $7,824 $380,800 $0 $0
2024 $4,924 $365,800 $0 $0
2023 $4,690 $259,900 $0 $0
2022 $4,467 $232,100 $0 $0
2021 $6,910 $181,900 $36,400 $145,500
2020 $6,774 $186,300 $0 $0
2019 $6,713 $169,800 $37,500 $132,300
2018 $3,875 $188,000 $0 $0
2017 $3,948 $189,400 $0 $0
2016 $3,594 $172,300 $0 $0
2015 $3,620 $170,200 $0 $0
2014 $4,199 $175,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 25001537

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-13-4600-0033-00-9