UNION PIER - CLASSIC CAPE COD COTTAGE JUST ONE BLOCK FROM LAKE MICHIGAN! This beautifully renovated 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home blends timeless cottage charm with modern comfort. The bright, open floor plan is designed for gathering, with a cozy fireplace and effortless flow to the expansive screened porch—perfect for summer evenings. Step outside to the grilling area, hot tub, private backyard and charming firepit for year-round entertaining. Ideally located in the heart of Harbor Country, close to shops, restaurants, wineries, galleries and the linear bike path. Offered TURN-KEY—just bring your bags, park the car and start enjoying the best of Union Pier!! $1,100,000
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
7,464 sq ftLot Size
$592Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Tom Hemingway• RE/MAX Harbor Country
Bought with Make-Mike-Your-Agent (Broker) Green• Green Towne Coastal Realty
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Market trends in 49129, MI
Last updated September 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Price
99.9%
+0.1% MoM
Median sale price
$1.0M
$23K MoM
Avg. days on market
55d
3 days MoM
Recently sold homes
15
7 MoM
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Rental estimate
Est. $3,389 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 16040 Lakeshore Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
SW Michigan MLS #26043810
Sep 18, 2026
Sold
$1,235,000
$592/sq ft
Aug 26, 2026
Contingent
—
Aug 19, 2026
Listed
$1,100,000
$527/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #70553466
Sep 18, 2026
Sold
$1,235,000
$592/sq ft
Aug 26, 2026
Contingent
—
Aug 19, 2026
Listed
$1,100,000
$527/sq ft
UNION PIER - CLASSIC CAPE COD COTTAGE JUST ONE BLOCK FROM LAKE MICHIGAN! This beautifully renovated 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home blends timeless cottage charm with modern comfort. The bright, open floor plan is designed for gathering, with a cozy fireplace and effortless flow to the expansive screened porch--perfect for summer evenings. Step outside to the grilling area, hot tub, private backyard and charming firepit for year-round entertaining. Ideally located in the heart of Harbor Country, close to shops, restaurants, wineries, galleries and the linear bike path. Offered TURN-KEY--just bring your bags, park the car and start enjoying the best of Union Pier!! $1,100,000
REALCOMP #69026043810
Sep 18, 2026
Sold
$1,235,000
$592/sq ft
Aug 26, 2026
Contingent
—
Aug 19, 2026
Listed
$1,100,000
$527/sq ft
UNION PIER - CLASSIC CAPE COD COTTAGE JUST ONE BLOCK FROM LAKE MICHIGAN! This beautifully renovated 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home blends timeless cottage charm with modern comfort. The bright, open floor plan is designed for gathering, with a cozy fireplace and effortless flow to the expansive screened porch--perfect for summer evenings. Step outside to the grilling area, hot tub, private backyard and charming firepit for year-round entertaining. Ideally located in the heart of Harbor Country, close to shops, restaurants, wineries, galleries and the linear bike path. Offered TURN-KEY--just bring your bags, park the car and start enjoying the best of Union Pier!! $1,100,000
SW Michigan MLS #20042519
Oct 30, 2020
Sold
$650,000
$311/sq ft
Oct 15, 2020
Pending
—
Oct 11, 2020
Contingent
—
Oct 9, 2020
Listed
$637,000
$305/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #70165228
Oct 30, 2020
Sold
$650,000
$311/sq ft
Oct 9, 2020
Listed
$637,000
$305/sq ft
REALCOMP #69020042519
Oct 30, 2020
Sold
$650,000
$311/sq ft
Oct 9, 2020
Listed
$637,000
$305/sq ft
REALCOMP #53002549160
Nov 1, 2005
Listed
$699,900
$335/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,378 (+2.7%)
2024
$6,207 (+4.9%)
2023
$5,917 (+5.8%)
2022
$5,593 (−10.4%)
2021
$6,245 (+13.2%)
2020
$5,518 (−9.1%)
2019
$6,069
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
4
Stories
—
Lot width
47 ft.
Lot depth
158 ft.
Lot size
7,464 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,794
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berrien County
APN
07-2870-0065-01-0
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 16, 2026.
Aug 6, 2023 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Jun 25, 2023 • Final
Plumbing
Plumbing
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Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
# of Rooms Total: 9
Has Fireplace
Room Information
Basement: Michigan Basement
Room 1 Information
Room Width: 19.4
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Length: 14.5
Room 2 Information
Room Length: 9.8
Room Width: 10
Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3 Information
Room Width: 12
Room Type: Living Room
Room Length: 11.5
Room 4 Information
Room Width: 21.1
Room Description: Sunroom
Room Length: 9.3
Room Type: Other
Room 5 Information
Room Length: 8.1
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Width: 10.4
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Length: 10.6
Room Width: 10.9
Room 7 Information
Room Width: 9.11
Room Type: Bathroom 2
Room Length: 6.7
Room 8 Information
Room Length: 7.3
Room Width: 8.8
Room 9 Information
Room Length: 13.1
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Width: 15.9
Room 10 Information
Room Width: 12.5
Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room Length: 7.3
Room 11 Information
Room Width: 7.8
Room Type: Other
Room Length: 2.5
Room Description: Half Bath
Room 12 Information
Room Width: 10.9
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Length: 10.2
Room 13 Information
Room Length: 11.11
Room Type: Bedroom 5
Room Width: 13.5
Room 14 Information
Room Width: 11.2
Room Type: Family Room
Room Length: 10.8
Room 15 Information
Room Description: Walk In Closet
Room Length: 10.2
Room Width: 10.4
Room Type: Other
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Cape Cod
Building Area Total: 2,087
Construction Materials: Shingle Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1930
Roof: Composition
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.17
Lot Size Area: 0.17
Lot Size Units: Acres
Water Body Name: Lake Michigan
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Public
Living Area: 2087.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $6,207
Tax Assessed Value: $158,225
Utilities
Other Utilities Information
Natural Gas Water Heater
Utility Information
Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
Location
School Information
High School District: New Buffalo
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,794
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,464 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Berrien County
APN: 07-2870-0065-01-0
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
New Buffalo Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.5mi
8/10
New Buffalo Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi
9/10
New Buffalo Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
7/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Union Pier, MI • 49129
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Sun exposure
35/ 100
Low sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Union Pier. There appears to be significant shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
4.1 hrs
0.7 hr
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Estimated sale price
$919,000 – $1.11M
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