Berrien County property record for 103 E Dewey St, Buchanan, MI 49107
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,098 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (4,008 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (May 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $1,337 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Mortgage Jan 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 58-0340-0032-01-6 |
| Primary APN | 58-0340-0032-01-6 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,098 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 758 sqft |
| Basement Area | 680 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 680 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Lot Area | 4,008 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 67 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 349 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 103 E DEWEY ST |
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| City | BUCHANAN |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49107-1255 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 SIN |
| Legal Description | COM 45'E OF SW COR LOT 33 ORIGINAL PLAT CITY OF BUCHANAN TH N 66'8''TH E 59.5'TH S 66'8''TH W 59.5'TO POB ALSO THE E 6'OF W 45'OF SD LOTS 32 & 33 BEING PT OF LOTS 31 32 & 33 SD ORIG PLAT |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE OF BUCHANAN |
| Legal Lot Number | 31-33 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BUCHANAN |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5013 |
| Census Tract | 20200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Buchanan Downtown Historic District listed 2009 · 78 contributing resources · NRIS 09000678 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
103 E Dewey St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2008.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 103 E DEWEY ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1255 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage MIDFIRST BANK |
| Jan 18, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage MIDFIRST BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 7, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 7, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 27, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2842 / 628 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 12, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 02788/0318 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 103 E DEWEY ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1255 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 15, 2024 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 103 E DEWEY ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1255 |
| Document Number | 03420/4165 |
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| Date | Feb 22, 2024 |
| Book Page | 3420/4165 |
| Instrument | 2024398447 |
| Name | MIDFIRST BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 229 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2043 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 103 E DEWEY ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1255 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 103 E DEWEY ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1255 |
| Document Number | 03396/3890 |
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| Date | Jan 18, 2023 |
| Book Page | 3396/3890 |
| Instrument | 2023371261 |
| Name | MIDFIRST BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 242 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2043 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 103 E Dewey St was $1,337 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| Municipality | Buchanan City |
| Unified School District | Buchanan Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $66,100 | $132,200 | |
| 2025 | $1,337.00 | ||
| 2023 | $41,800 | $83,600 | |
| 2022 | $1,241.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 103 E Dewey St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1981–1982) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1982 · tidal / storm surge |
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 103 E Dewey St 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BUCHANAN serves 4,871 people · EPA ID MI0000960 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 405 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Mercury Fiber.
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