Last Sold Price
3 beds1,815 sqft$441/sqft
9458 California Road, Union Pier, MI 49129

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!
LISTING CLOSED: 08/19/2024 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Cathy Smith • Brokerage DRE #6505432743 • Cathy Smith Real Estate
    P: (269) 861-2292 cathy@cathysmithrealestate.com

Property Details for 9458 California Road

Status
MLS #
24034723
Days on Market
1
Taxes
$5,689 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1994
Lot Size
1.09 AC / 47,424 SF
Waterfront Features
Lake
Architectural Style
Cape Cod

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$730,000

Avg days on market

46

Sale-to-list ratio

98.4%

Union Pier, MI

9 comparable properties found

$605,000 | 9696 Union Pier Road, Union Pier, MI 49129
1/29
1

$605,000

Sold 07/25/25

3
Bedrooms
1,940
Square Feet
0.26
Acres
$730,000 | 15965 Ruffino Road, Union Pier, MI 49129
1/26
2

$730,000

Sold 09/26/25

3
Bedrooms
1,800
Square Feet
0.79
Acres
$881,000 | 9948 Cottage Lane, Union Pier, MI 49129
1/45
3

$881,000

Sold 05/21/26

3
Bedrooms
1,632
Square Feet
0.25
Acres
$650,000 | 16157 4th Lane, Union Pier, MI 49129
1/35
4

$650,000

Sold 05/21/25

3
Bedrooms
1,741
Square Feet
0.29
Acres
$925,000 | 9942 Cottage Lane, Union Pier, MI 49129
1/21
5

$925,000

Sold 04/14/25

3
Bedrooms
1,570
Square Feet
0.42
Acres
$669,000 | 10399 Millard Avenue, Union Pier, MI 49129
1/44
6

$669,000

Sold 08/29/24

3
Bedrooms
1,581
Square Feet
0.23
Acres
$790,000 | 9720 Woodlawn Avenue, Union Pier, MI 49129
1/21
7

$790,000

Sold 12/17/25

3
Bedrooms
1,500
Square Feet
0.49
Acres
$975,000 | 16325 Stones Throw Lane, Union Pier, MI 49129
1/59
8

$975,000

Sold 10/28/25

3
Bedrooms
2,050
Square Feet
0.40
Acres
$714,373 | 16009 Goodwin Avenue, Unit 12, Union Pier, MI 49129
1/3
9

$714,373

Sold 08/29/25

3
Bedrooms
2,074
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Cathy Smith Real Estate

Sold By RE/MAX Harbor Country @ New Buffalo

Add your commute

Building Information for 9458 California Road

Stories2Year Built1994Building Size-Lot Size1.09 AC / 47,424 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,540 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,066

Property Taxes

$474

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Know your buying power with a preapproval and custom rate in minutes

Rocket Mortgage1

Property Information for 9458 California Road

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
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,827 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,827 SqFtLot Size47,480 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1993CountyBERRIENAPN07-1971-0006-00-8Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 9458 California 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.

Similar Homes

New listings in 49129

$1,599,000 | 9900 Cottage Lane, Union Pier, MI 49129
1/89
Coming Soon

$1,599,000

5
Bedrooms
2,696
Square Feet
0.22
Acres
$839,000 | 9442 Community Hall Road, Union Pier, MI 49129
1/44
Coldwell Banker Realty Coming Soon

$839,000

4
Bedrooms
2,216
Square Feet
0.99
Acres
$539,000 | 15552 Victor Road, Unit 1, Union Pier, MI 49129
1/35
Accepting Backup Offers

$539,000

3
Bedrooms
1,454
Square Feet
$995,000 | 15752 Locke Road, Union Pier, MI 49129
1/66

$995,000

4
Bedrooms
2,300
Square Feet
1.1
Acres
$1,799,000 | 10305 Alice Street, Union Pier, MI 49129
1/76
Accepting Backup Offers

$1,799,000

4
Bedrooms
2,227
Square Feet
0.36
Acres
$630,000 | 15972 Prusa Road, Union Pier, MI 49129
1/29

$630,000

3
Bedrooms
1,566
Square Feet
0.51
Acres
$999,000 | 9132 National Parkway, Union Pier, MI 49129
1/20

$999,000

3
Bedrooms
1,683
Square Feet
0.39
Acres
$759,000 | 16024 Red Arrow Highway, Unit 14, Union Pier, MI 49129

$759,000

2
Bedrooms
1,280
Square Feet
$649,000 | 16024 Red Arrow Highway, Unit 16, Union Pier, MI 49129

$649,000

2
Bedrooms
1,000
Square Feet

Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 9458 California Road, Union Pier, MI 49129
$799,999
3
1,815
47,424
$485,000
3
2,746
47,916
$214,000
3
1,556
65,340
$347,500
3
1,560
65,340
$915,000
4
2,746
47,480
3
3
1,945
47,480

Explore Nearby Homes

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of any information, descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified through appropriate means, including, but not limited to, in person inspection and public records, and Compass International Holdings, its subsidiaries, affiliates and independently owned and operated franchisees, and their affiliated agents and associated third parties expressly disclaim any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the seller's discretion. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity. Subject to change at any time. Compass, Inc., its subsidiaries, affiliates and their agents and associated third parties make no guarantee, warranty or representation regarding the accuracy of any waterfront feature, water view or waterfront view.

Listing Courtesy of Cathy Smith Real Estate

The properties on this web site come in part from the Broker Reciprocity Program of the Member MLS’s of the MichRIC (Michigan Regional Information Center), LLC. Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. The firm operating this website does not display the entire MLS, MichRIC, LLC, Broker Reciprocity database on this web site. Any use of search facilities of data on the site, other than by a consumer looking to purchase real estate, is prohibited. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Copyright© 2026 Michigan Regional Information Center. All Rights Reserved.