16253 1st Lane, Union Pier, MI 49129

$725,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,128 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 78,844 Status: Active
Current Price: $725,000 List Date: 6/02/2026 Last Modified: 6/13/2026

Overview

Description

Great opportunity in sought after Union Pier! Tucked away on a quiet dead-end street, this 1.8-acre property offers a blend of privacy, serenity, and convenience. Enjoy being just moments from Lake Michigan, Black Currant Bakery, Milda's, Union Pier Social & all Harbor Country attractions. Surrounded by mature trees. Relax & watch deer peacefully meander through the property, creating a true retreat-like setting. The solid home offers generous living space and good bones, providing the perfect canvas for a buyer with vision to customize & elevate the property to its full potential. A pool is also on site and may offer exciting possibilities for restoration and outdoor entertaining. Priced to reflect needed updates, end product and area will support well over a million. Whether you're seeking a full time residence, city escape, or investment opportunity, don't miss this exceptional setting & prime location. Come see! Check it out & discover amazing possibilities!

Listing Details MLS# 26026315

Location Property Info

County
Berrien
Street #
16253
Street Name
1st
Suffix
Lane
State
MI
Zip Code
49129
Zip (4)
9426

General Property Info

New Construction
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Acres
1.81
Lot Square Footage
78844
Lot Dimensions
irregular
Year Built
1998
Road Frontage
40
Garage Y/N
No
Fireplace
Yes
Total Fireplaces
2
Income Property
No
Total Rooms AG
9
Total Fin SqFt All Levels
3348
SqFt Above Grade
2128
Below Grade Finished SqFt
1500
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt
420
Building Total SqFt
3748
Total Beds Above Grade
4
Total Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
Yes
Total Baths
3
Main Level Primary
Yes
Stories
Yes
School District
New Buffalo
Elementary School
New Buffalo Elementary School
Middle School
New Buffalo Middle School
High School
New Buffalo Senior High School
# of Outbuildings
Yes
Association YN
No
Waterfront
No
Basement
Yes

Tax Info

Tax ID #
111303360020144
Taxable Value
409100
SEV
409100
For Tax Year
2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax
8281
Tax Year
2025
Homestead %
100
Spec Assessment & Type
drain assessment
Zoning
R1

Remarks Misc

Directions
Red Arrow to Union Pier Road , east to 1sr Lane. Go to the end of the lane, turn left on to the property

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N
No

More Information

Access Feat

Accessibility Features
No

Upper Rooms

Total Baths Above Grade
3

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms
4
Main Full Baths
2
Main Half Baths
Yes
Main Level SQFT
2128

Basement Rooms

Basement Finished SQFT
1200
Total Basement SQFT
1620

Outbuilding 1

Outbuilding Description
Other
Outbuilding 1 Dimensions
20 x 36
Outbuilding 1 SqFt
720

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets
Union Pier Road
Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Municipality
New Buffalo Twp
Builder Name
Owner

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale
For Sale
List Price/SqFt
340.7
Ownership Type
Private Owned

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
Great opportunity in sought after Union Pier! Tucked away on a quiet dead-end street, this 1.8-acre property offers a blend of privacy, serenity, and convenience. Enjoy being just moments from Lake Michigan, Black Currant Bakery, Milda's, Union Pier Social & all Harbor Country attractions. Surrounded by mature trees. Relax & watch deer peacefully meander through the property, creating a true retreat-like setting. The solid home offers generous living space and good bones, providing the perfect canvas for a buyer with vision to customize & elevate the property to its full potential. A pool is also on site and may offer exciting possibilities for restoration and outdoor entertaining. Priced to reflect needed updates, end product and area will support well over a million. Whether you're seeking a full time residence, city escape, or investment opportunity, don't miss this exceptional setting & prime location. Come see! Check it out & discover amazing possibilities!
Legal
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Water Type

Lake
Yes

Lot Description

Wooded
Yes

Other Structures

Other
Yes

Street Type

Private
Yes
Unpaved
Yes

Utilities Attached

Cable Connected
Yes
Extra Well
Yes
Natural Gas Connected
Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer
Yes
Septic Tank
Yes

Water

Public
Yes

Terms Available

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Mineral Rights

Unknown
Yes

Laundry Features

In Basement
Yes

Exterior Material

Wood Siding
Yes

Heat Source

Natural Gas
Yes

Sale Conditions

None
Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT
0
Total Lower SQFT
0

Driveway

Unpaved
Yes

Substructure

Crawl Space
Yes
Full
Yes

Fireplace

Recreation Room
Yes

Outbuilding Floor Type 1

Outbuilding 1 Floor Type - Concrete
Yes

Architectural Style

Cabin
Yes
Ranch
Yes

Possession

Close Plus 30 Days
Yes

Property Features

Water Type: Lake Laundry Features: In Basement Exterior Material: Wood Siding Substructure: Crawl Space; Full Lot Description: Wooded Sewer: Private Sewer; Septic Tank Water: Public Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; Extra Well; Natural Gas Connected Fireplace: Recreation Room Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Air Conditioning: Central Air Other Structures: Other Outbuilding Floor Type 1: Outbuilding 1 Floor Type - Concrete Architectural Style: Cabin; Ranch Driveway: Unpaved Street Type: Private; Unpaved Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional Possession: Close Plus 30 Days Sale Conditions: None

Room Information

Room NameLengthWidthLevel
Kitchen13.0012.00Main
Dining Room10.0016.00Main
Dining Area10.0013.00Main
Family Room18.0013.00Main
Living Room12.0016.00Main
Primary Bedroom13.0013.00Main
Primary Bathroom13.007.00Main
Bedroom 211.0012.00Main
Bathroom 313.0012.00Main
Bedroom 411.008.00Main
Recreation24.0014.00Lower
Office12.0010.00Lower
Game Room41.0014.00Lower
IDX
Listing Office: Cathy Smith Real Estate
Listing Agent: Cathy Smith
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: June - 13 - 2026
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