Last Sold Price
3 beds1,800 sqft$406/sqft
15965 Ruffino Road, Union Pier, MI 49129

Description

Beautifully & FULLY remodeled vintage Union Pier cottage on HUGE private lot just a few minutes walk to Town Line Beach. Clean & cheerful 'contemporary cottage' vibe with Lux vinyl floors, new spacious cooks 'eat-in' kitchen with quartz counters, steel appliances and open shelving, lux modern bathrooms, massive vaulted open second floor is currently used for kids space & could easily sleep 8-12, but would also be an amazing primary suite w/ art studio/office etc. Large laundry room plus additional...Beautifully & FULLY remodeled vintage Union Pier cottage on HUGE private lot just a few minutes walk to Town Line Beach. Clean & cheerful 'contemporary cottage' vibe with Lux vinyl floors, new spacious cooks 'eat-in' kitchen with quartz counters, steel appliances and open shelving, lux modern bathrooms, massive vaulted open second floor is currently used for kids space & could easily sleep 8-12, but would also be an amazing primary suite w/ art studio/office etc. Large laundry room plus additional living on screened porch with hanging daybed.. Detached two car garage for toys - or future studio/ guest cottage. LOTS of possibilities with over 3/4 acre. Can be TURNKEY to make this your immediate 'move in ready' get away. #Style+price+location+ rental possibilities.
LISTING CLOSED: 09/26/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Dan R Brake • Brokerage DRE #6505375260 • @properties Christie's International R.E.
    P: (918) 605-4234 C: (918) 605-4234 danbrake@atproperties.com

Property Details for 15965 Ruffino Road

Status
MLS #
25039865
Days on Market
1
Taxes
$6,739 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1940
Lot Size
0.79 AC / 34,604 SF
Waterfront Features
Lake
Architectural Style
Traditional

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$669,000

Avg days on market

35

Sale-to-list ratio

96.6%

[Union Pier, MI]

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Location

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Building Information for 15965 Ruffino Road

Stories2Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size0.79 AC / 34,604 SF

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$4,272 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,711

Property Taxes

$562

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 15965 Ruffino Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: Union Pier Road
  • Municipality: Chikaming Twp
  • Directions: Just off Union Pier Road - midway between Red Arrow and 94.
  • Area - Major: Southwestern Michigan - S
  • Street #: 15965
  • Street Name: Ruffino
  • Suffix: Road
  • City: Union Pier
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49129
  • County: Berrien
  • Latitude: 41.83076
  • Longitude: -86.684433
  • Area - Minor: Southwestern Michigan - S
  • Water Type: Lake
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 678000.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 1107000300066035
  • Homestead: 0
  • SEV: 339000
Parking
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Driveway: Gravel
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 1
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Level, Wooded
  • SqFt Source: Measured
  • Lot Dimensions: 121 x 286
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1800.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 1800.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 0.79
  • Lot Square Footage: 34604.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.79
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Legal: per title
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Accessibility Features YN: No
  • Income Property: No
Utilities
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Storm Sewer, High-Speed Internet
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Util Avail at Street: Cable Available, Electricity Available, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Storm Sewer
  • Utilities Attached: Cable Connected, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened
  • Stories: 2
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Water Fea Amenities: Public Access 1 Mile or Less, Shared Frontage
  • Street Type: Gravel
  • Exterior Material: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Roofing: Composition
  • Substructure: Crawl Space
  • Windows: Insulated Windows
  • Patio and Porch Features: Screened
  • Landscape: Garden Area, Shrubs/Hedges
  • Landscape : Garden Area: Yes
  • Landscape : Shrubs/Hedges: Yes
Interior Features
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
  • Interior Features: Broadband, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Fireplace: No
  • Room Total: 8
  • Main Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Basement: No
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Cooling: Central
  • Total Baths: 2.0
  • Full Baths: 2
  • Room Types: Living Room, Kitchen, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 3, Bathroom 2, Laundry, Other
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 2
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.0
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Heat Type: Forced Air
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Kitchen Features: Eating Area
  • Additional Items: Window Treatments
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Half Baths: 0.0
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Main Half Baths: 0
  • Main Level SQFT: 1285
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 3
  • Main Level Primary: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 15.9
  • Room Width: 12.7
Room 2
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 3
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 12.6
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 14.6
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
  • Room Length: 7.8
  • Room Width: 6.0
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 29.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
Room 8
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Length: 11.6
  • Room Width: 6.0
Room 9
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 15.5
Rental
Rental Information
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional

Property History for 15965 Ruffino Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 26, 2025

Sold

MiRealSource #70486511

$730,000
Sep 26, 2025

Sold

Realcomp #69025039865

$730,000
Sep 26, 2025

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #25039865

$730,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/26/2025

Sold

MiRealSource #70486511

$730,000
09/26/2025

Sold

Realcomp #69025039865

$730,000
09/26/2025

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #25039865

$730,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 15965 Ruffino Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$6,929 ($577 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,800 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,800 SqFtLot Size34,848 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940Year Renovated1940CountyBERRIENAPN07-0030-0066-11-0

Schools near 15965 Ruffino Road

This home is within New Buffalo Area Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
New Buffalo Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

New Buffalo Middle School
Public6 to 8

New Buffalo Senior High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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