Berrien County property record for 10297 Smith Rd, Union Pier, MI 49129
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,783 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.58 acres (25,265 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,512 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-2770-0004-01-3 |
| Primary APN | 13-2770-0004-01-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Building Area | 2,783 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,250 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,066 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,066 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Lot Area | 25,265 sqft (0.58 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 168 ft deep x 151 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 960 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 10297 SMITH RD |
|---|---|
| City | UNION PIER |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49129-9457 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 4 & 5 GORDON'S BEACH |
| Legal Subdivision | GORDONS BEACH |
| Legal Lot Number | 4-5 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 11301 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of June 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 W 867 FOX CREEK DR, ST CHARLES, IL 60175 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 16, 1994 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 16, 1994 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1659 / 737 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 3, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 03436/1900 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Property Address | 10297 SMITH RD, UNION PIER, MI 49129-9457 |
| Document Number | 0000459565 |
| Book / Page | 3476 / 240 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026459565 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | MTC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of June 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | New Buffalo Township |
| Unified School District | New Buffalo Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $536,800 (+1.44%) | $1,073,600 (+1.44%) | |
| 2025 | $4,512.00 (+2.64%) Homeowner's exemption | $529,200 (+35.69%) | $1,058,400 (+35.69%) |
| 2024 | $4,396.00 (+8.68%) | ||
| 2023 | $390,000 | $780,000 | |
| 2022 | $4,045.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP serves 2,825 people · EPA ID MI0001400 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from LAKE CHARTER TOWNSHIP |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 166 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: AT&T.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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