UNION PIER- Charming vintage cottage sitting on a beautiful manicured 1 acre yard, less than 2 miles to the BEACH. This pristine 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home has a full dry basement with 8’ ceilings, a 20’X 48’ 3 car garage, all new windows and a huge yard perfect for a pool. With a little paint and new floors this would be a MID-CENTURY dream. Convert part of the garage into a pool/guest house and you have a Fabulous Family Vacation Compound! This property has so many possibilities ONLY $175,000
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Market trends in 49128, MI
Last updated September 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Balanced market
Sale-to-List Price
97.5%
1.5% MoM
Median sale price
$375K
$40K MoM
Avg. days on market
65d
2 days MoM
Recently sold homes
13
1 MoM
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Sale history for 8651 Elm Valley Rd
Date
Event
Price
SW Michigan MLS #17025341
Jul 21, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Jul 21, 2017
Contingent
—
Jul 21, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Jul 21, 2017
Sold
$170,000
$92/sq ft
Jun 3, 2017
Contingent
—
May 30, 2017
Listed
$175,000
$95/sq ft
REALCOMP #69017025341
Jul 21, 2017
Sold
$170,000
$92/sq ft
May 30, 2017
Listed
$175,000
$95/sq ft
UNION PIER- Charming vintage cottage sitting on a beautiful manicured 1 acre yard, less than 2 miles to the BEACH. This pristine 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home has a full dry basement with 8' ceilings, a 20'X 48' 3 car garage, all new windows and a huge yard perfect for a pool. With a little paint and new floors this would be a MID-CENTURY dream. Convert part of the garage into a pool/guest house and you have a Fabulous Family Vacation Compound! This property has so many possibilities ONLY $175,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,437 (+2.8%)
2024
$3,345 (+5.0%)
2023
$3,185 (+5.9%)
2022
$3,006 (+4.9%)
2021
$2,865 (+1.2%)
2020
$2,830 (+3.9%)
2019
$2,724 (+192.9%)
2005
$930
Tax history for 8651 Elm Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,437 (+2.8%)
2024
$3,345 (+5.0%)
2023
$3,185 (+5.9%)
2022
$3,006 (+4.9%)
2021
$2,865 (+1.2%)
2020
$2,830 (+3.9%)
2019
$2,724 (+192.9%)
2005
$930
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
1.5
Stories
—
Lot width
166 ft.
Lot depth
229 ft.
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,856
Year built
1957
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berrien County
APN
07-0029-0016-00-0
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 16, 2026.
Aug 20, 2025 • Final
Mechanical
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 3
Has Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard
Interior Features
# of Rooms Total: 9
Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Window Features: Replacement
Room Information
Basement: Full
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2 Information
Room Description: Formal
Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Dining Area
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Recreation
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Den
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Laundry
Room 9 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 10 Information
Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room 11 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 12 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 13 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 14 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 5
Room 15 Information
Room Type: Other
Room 16 Information
Room Type: Other
Room 17 Information
Room Type: Other
Room 18 Information
Room Type: Other
Room 19 Information
Room Type: Other
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Ranch
Building Area Total: 1,840
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1953
Roof: Composition
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 1.0
Lot Size Area: 1.0
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: 1840.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2016
Tax Annual Amount: $1,190.46
Tax Assessed Value: $64,064
Utilities
Other Utilities Information
Electric Water Heater
Location
School Information
High School District: River Valley
Location Information
Directions: Elm Valley Road to Property on the north side
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,856
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: —
County: Berrien County
APN: 07-0029-0016-00-0
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Three Oaks Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.6mi
6/10
River Valley High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
5/10
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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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Historical weather
Union Pier, MI • 49129
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$662,000 – $801,000
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