Berrien County property record for 16139 First Ln, Union Pier, MI 49129
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,204 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.64 acres (27,878 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $47,000 (Aug 1991) |
| Tax Bill | $3,147 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Line of Credit Oct 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-0336-0023-01-1 |
| Primary APN | 13-0336-0023-01-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,204 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 868 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 672 sqft |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 27,878 sqft (0.64 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 16139 FIRST LN |
|---|---|
| City | UNION PIER |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49129-9456 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SELECTZONI |
| Legal Description | COM 233'S OF NE COR OF W1/2 OF NE1/4 OF NE1/4 SEC 36 T7S R21W TH S 100'TH W 280'TH N 100'TH E 280'TO BEG ALSO AN UNDIVIDED 1/13TH INTEREST AS TENANTS IN COMMON IN A 40'PRIVATE ROAD DES AS COM 33'S & 280'W OF NE COR OF W1/2 OF NE1/4 OF NE1/4 SEC 36 TH |
| Legal Range | 21W |
| Legal Township | 07S |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 11301 |
16139 First Ln is held in a trust since August 2022.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 304 N HOEFT RD, LAKE LEELANAU, MI 49653-9488 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 26, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST AMERICAN BANK |
| Oct 4, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 2, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 2, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 13, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1470 / 826 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 24, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 03387/3148 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 16139 FIRST LN, UNION PIER, MI 49129-9456 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 03404/2838 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 26, 2023 |
| Book Page | 3404/2838 |
| Instrument | 2023381281 |
| Name | FIRST AMERICAN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | HAMPSHIRE, IL 60140 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2033 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 4, 2022 |
| Property Address | 16139 FIRST LN, UNION PIER, MI 49129-9456 |
| Document Number | 03387/3148 |
| Book / Page | 3387 / 3148 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022364050 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5530 S SHORE DR APT 17A, 17A, CHICAGO, IL 60637-1964 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 16139 First Ln was $3,147, down 14.4% from the year before.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 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 | $106,100 (-33.73%) | $212,200 (-33.73%) | |
| 2025 | $3,147.00 (-14.41%) | $160,100 | $320,200 |
| 2024 | $3,677.00 | ||
| 2023 | $96,200 | $192,400 | |
| 2022 | $3,365.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16139 First Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 File 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.
Wildfire risk around 16139 First Ln is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 218 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: T-Mobile.
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