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$858,432$486 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $100 on Oct 31, 1995

9440 CALIFORNIA RD

UNION PIER, MI 49129
5
Beds
5
Baths
1,768 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1.61 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1989
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$858K
$819K low$898K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$100 · Oct 31, 1995

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,933 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$509,700 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$366,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,019,400

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.13 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyBERRIEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.61
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
New Buffalo Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.5 mi
H
New Buffalo Senior High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.5 mi
E
New Buffalo Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 5.2 mi

District: New Buffalo Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 49129These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.193
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.27

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.36%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.464
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.82 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$71,424
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$103,858
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.46%

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How this home compares

9440 California Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 93% of homes in Berrien County
  • Costs more per square foot than 94% of homes in Berrien County
  • Bigger than 66% of homes in Berrien County
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Union Pier 49129
  • Newer than 77% of homes in Berrien County

What homes are worth in Union Pier 49129

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$335K$4.8M

This home is worth more than 51% of homes in Union Pier 49129.

How it measures up in Union Pier 49129

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Union Pier 49129.

Estimated value$858,432
CheaperTypical $843,537Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$486
CheaperTypical $514Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Living area1,768 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,728 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Lot size1.61 ac
SmallerTypical 0.44 acBigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Year built1989
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 62% of homes nearby

How 9440 California Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeUnion Pier 49129Berrien County
Estimated valuepricier than$858,43251% of homes93% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$48643% of homes94% of homes
Living areabigger than1,768 ft²53% of homes66% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.61 ac92% of homes80% of homes
Year builtnewer than198962% of homes77% of homes

About 9440 California Rd

How much is 9440 California Rd, Union Pier, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 9440 California Rd, Union Pier, MI is $858,432 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $819,050 to $897,814. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 9440 California Rd, Union Pier, MI last sell?

9440 California Rd, Union Pier, MI last sold on Oct 31, 1995 for $100, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 9440 California Rd, Union Pier, MI?

9440 California Rd, Union Pier, MI has 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 1,768 square feet of living space and a 1.61-acre lot.

When was 9440 California Rd, Union Pier, MI built?

9440 California Rd, Union Pier, MI was built in 1989, making it 37 years old.

What schools serve 9440 California Rd, Union Pier, MI?

9440 California Rd, Union Pier, MI is assigned to New Buffalo Middle School (middle), rated A; New Buffalo Senior High School (high), rated B+; New Buffalo Elementary School (elementary), rated A-. All sit in New Buffalo Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 9440 California Rd, Union Pier, MI compare to other homes in Union Pier 49129?

Among the 1,228 homes in Union Pier 49129, it is worth more than 51% of them ($858,432 against a typical $843,537), its price per square foot is higher than 43% of them ($486 against a typical $514), it is bigger than 53% of them (1,768 ft² against a typical 1,728 ft²), its lot is bigger than 92% of them (1.61 ac against a typical 0.44 ac) and it is newer than 62% of them (1989 against a typical 1962). Measured against all of Berrien County, it is worth more than 93% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 9440 California Rd, Union Pier, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 9440 California Rd, Union Pier, MI was $7,933. The county assessed it at $509,700.

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