9458 California Road

Sold 8/19/24
Sold 8/19/24
Front entrance
Spacious living room
living room
New kitchen
great dining space
under counter microwave
12_interior
main entrance
1st floor primary bedroom
private deck off primary
primary bath
primary bath
bedroom 2
19_interior
bedroom 3
21_interior
2nd floor bath
powder room
24_interior
25_interior
large screened porch
exterior
29_exterior
30_exterior
02_exterior
03_exterior
04_exterior
05_exterior
27_exterior
Lake Michigan less than a miletrees
Sold
Last Sold Price
$799,999
3 beds1,815 sqft
9458 California Road, Union Pier, MI 49129
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.09 acresLot Size
1994Year Built
$441/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Discover the ultimate in Union Pier living — private beach access and wooded tranquility. Nestled at the end of a private lane on a one-acre lot, this impeccably maintained cottage has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a new kitchen. A cozy fireplace, large screened porch, and decks, all perfect for relaxed days, no matter what time of year. The first-floor primary suite has a private deck with a pergola, offering serene views of the lush surroundings. But the perks don't stop there. This home includes...Discover the ultimate in Union Pier living — private beach access and wooded tranquility. Nestled at the end of a private lane on a one-acre lot, this impeccably maintained cottage has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a new kitchen. A cozy fireplace, large screened porch, and decks, all perfect for relaxed days, no matter what time of year. The first-floor primary suite has a private deck with a pergola, offering serene views of the lush surroundings. But the perks don't stop there. This home includes partial ownership of a lot in a beach association, granting privileged access to the pristine Lake Michigan shore. Located in the heart of Harbor Country, you'll enjoy easy access to everything! Experience the perfect blend of serenity and sophistication. Offered mostly turnkey!
  • Listed by: Cathy Smith 269.861.2292 cathy@cathysmithrealestate.com Brokerage DRE #6505432743 • Cathy Smith Real Estate
Listing closed: 08/19/2024 12:00 AM • Source: Michigan Regional Information Center, MLS#: 24034723

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Property Information for 9458 California Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $5,689 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Berrien County
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Lot Size: 1.09 AC / 47,424 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: Locke
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Municipality: Chikaming Twp
  • Body of Water: Lake Michigan
  • Directions: Red Arrow to Locke, south to California or Townline to Locke, north to California
  • Area - Major: Southwestern Michigan - S
  • Street #: 9458
  • Street Name: CALIFORNIA
  • Suffix: Road
  • City: Union Pier
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49129
  • County: Berrien
  • Latitude: 41.832067
  • Longitude: -86.682445
  • Area - Minor: Southwestern Michigan - S
  • Water Type: Lake
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Taxable Value: 218700.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Association Amenities: Beach Area
  • Tax ID #: 110719710006008
  • Association: No
  • Homestead: 0
  • SEV: 218700
Parking
  • Garage Y/N: No
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Driveway: Unpaved
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • SqFt Source: Public Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 165 x 274 appr
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1815.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 1815.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 1.09
  • Lot Square Footage: 47424.0
  • Lot Size Area: 1.09
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Road Surface Type: Unimproved
  • Legal: LOT 6 AMENDED PLAT OF ''EGGERT'S SUBDIVISION''
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 1
  • Floor Plans Change Timestamp: 01-30-2025 09:15:28 AM
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Accessibility Features YN: No
  • Income Property: Yes
  • Waterfront Options WaterFrontage: 0
Utilities
  • Utilities: Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities Attached: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected
  • Water: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch(es)
  • Stories: 2
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Water Fea Amenities: All Sports, Assoc Access, Deeded Access, Public Access 1 Mile or Less
  • Street Type: Private, Unpaved
  • Assoc Amenities: Beach Area
  • Exterior Material: Wood Siding
  • Roofing: Composition
  • Substructure: Crawl Space
  • Windows: Insulated Windows, Skylight(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es), Deck
  • Outbuilding Floor Type 1: Outbuilding 1 Floor Type - Wood
Interior Features
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Insulated Windows
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Spa Features: Whirlpool Tub
  • Room Total: 6
  • Main Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Basement: No
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Cooling: Central
  • Total Baths: 3.0
  • Full Baths: 2
  • Room Types: Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Other, Laundry, Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 3
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.5
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.1
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Heat Type: Forced Air
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Kitchen Features: Snack Bar
  • Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s), Whirlpool Tub
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Half Baths: 1.0
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Main Half Baths: 1
  • Main Level SQFT: 1415
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 3
  • Main Level Primary: Yes
  • # of Outbuildings: 1.0
  • Outbuilding 1 Description: Storage Shed
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 12.4
  • Room Width: 12.4
  • Room Description: Formal
Room 2
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 12.1
  • Room Width: 15.4
Room 3
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 22.9
  • Room Width: 15.8
Room 4
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 21.11
  • Room Width: 11.5
  • Room Description: Screen porch
Room 5
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 6
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 15.1
  • Room Width: 12.5
Room 7
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 8.6
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 9.9
Rental
Rental Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional

Property History for 9458 California Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 19, 2024

Sold

MiRealSource #70417167

$799,999—
Aug 19, 2024

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #24034723

$799,999—
Aug 19, 2024

Sold

Realcomp #69024034723

$799,999—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/19/2024

Sold

MiRealSource #70417167

$799,999
08/19/2024

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #24034723

$799,999
08/19/2024

Sold

Realcomp #69024034723

$799,999

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

Public Records for 9458 California Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$12,169 ($1,014 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,827 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,827 SqFtLot Size47,480 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1993Year Renovated1993CountyBERRIENAPN07-1971-0006-00-8

Schools near 9458 California Road

This home is within New Buffalo Area Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
New Buffalo Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
New Buffalo Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
New Buffalo Senior High School
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

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