UNION PIER - So, you thought you would never find that perfect, peaceful, MICHIGAN COTTAGE in the woods, on a ravine overlooking a creek? Well here it is! This adorable 3-bedroom cottage gives you the best of both worlds. Quiet country feeling, surrounded by mature trees and one of the best LAKE MICHIGAN beaches 1 mile away. The new kitchen opens to the charming vaulted living area. Walk out to the grilling deck, hot tub deck, firepit and relive those easy summers of your youth. This retreat has so much outdoor living space and plenty of room for a pool! $245,000
UNION PIER - So, you thought you would never find that perfect, peaceful, MICHIGAN COTTAGE in the woods, on a ravine overlooking a creek? Well here it is! This adorable 3-bedroom cottage gives you the best of both worlds. Quiet country feeling, surrounded by mature trees and one of the best LAKE MICHIGAN beaches 1 mile away. The new kitchen opens to the charming vaulted living area. Walk out to the grilling deck, hot tub deck, firepit and relive those easy summers of your youth. This retreat has so much outdoor living space and plenty of room for a pool! $245,000
REALCOMP #69019023003
Jul 30, 2019
Sold
$230,000
$271/sq ft
May 25, 2019
Listed
$245,000
$288/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #2509303
Mar 10, 2005
Listed
$194,900
$229/sq ft
REALCOMP #69002509303
Mar 10, 2005
Listed
$194,900
$229/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,345 (+95.5%)
2024
$1,711 (+4.8%)
2023
$1,632 (+4.8%)
2022
$1,557 (−31.4%)
2021
$2,271 (−20.7%)
2020
$2,863 (+42.4%)
2019
$2,010 (+141.3%)
2005
$833
Tax history for 16417 Raz Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,345 (+95.5%)
2024
$1,711 (+4.8%)
2023
$1,632 (+4.8%)
2022
$1,557 (−31.4%)
2021
$2,271 (−20.7%)
2020
$2,863 (+42.4%)
2019
$2,010 (+141.3%)
2005
$833
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.52 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
920
Year built
1937
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berrien County
APN
13-0336-0057-01-3
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
# of Rooms Total: 7
Appliances: Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Window Features: Screens
Room Information
Basement: Crawl Space
Room 1 Information
Room Width: 10
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Length: 9
Room 2 Information
Room Length: 11
Room Width: 20
Room Type: Living Room
Room 3 Information
Room Width: 10
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Length: 9
Room 4 Information
Room Width: 10
Room Length: 7
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 5 Information
Room Length: 8
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Width: 13
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Laundry
Room Length: 7
Room Width: 5
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area Total: 850
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1937
Roof: Composition
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Unimproved
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.52
Lot Size Area: 0.52
Lot Size Units: Acres
Water Body Name: Lake Michigan
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 850.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Annual Amount: $2,589
Tax Assessed Value: $51,152
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Natural Gas Connected
Location
School Information
High School District: New Buffalo
Location Information
Directions: Red Arrow Hyw to Community Hall Rd head east to Raz Rd turn left. The property is at the end of a long, shared driveway in the back
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 920
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.52 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1937
Year Renovated: —
County: Berrien County
APN: 13-0336-0057-01-3
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Around this home
Schools
New Buffalo Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.3mi
8/10
New Buffalo Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi
9/10
New Buffalo Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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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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Union Pier, MI • 49129
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 3.1 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$432,000 – $522,000
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