Berrien County property record for 105 W 3rd St, Buchanan, MI 49107
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,722 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.111 acres (4,835 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $106,473 (Nov 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,928 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Foreclosure Sep 2022 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 58-7250-0070-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 58-7250-0070-00-6 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,722 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 984 sqft |
| Basement Area | 984 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 984 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1912 |
| Lot Area | 4,835 sqft (0.111 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 107 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 105 W 3RD ST |
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| City | BUCHANAN |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49107-1228 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 SIN |
| Legal Description | THE W 45' OF LOT 70 A B STAPLES ADD TO CITY OF BUCHANAN |
| Legal Subdivision | A B STAPLES ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 70 |
| Legal Unit | 70 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BUCHANAN |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5012 |
| Census Tract | 20200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Buchanan North and West Neighborhoods Historic District listed 2011 · 575 contributing resources · NRIS 11000863 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
105 W 3rd St is owned by a company that bought it in November 2025 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Berrien County records, as of October 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5350 EDGEWOOD RD, BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2025 | Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Sep 22, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jul 19, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Line of Credit HONOR CU |
| Mar 31, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 19, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 19, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 31, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025446529 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3464 / 4309 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 03464/4309 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Property Address | 105 W 3RD ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1228 |
| Document Number | 03464/4309 |
| Book / Page | 3464 / 4309 |
| Map Reference | LB U PG 645 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025446529 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5350 EDGEWOOD ROAD, BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Sep 22, 2022 |
| Property Address | 105 W 3RD ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1228 |
| Document Number | 03386/2432 |
| Book / Page | 3386 / 2432 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022363132 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 105 W 3RD ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1228 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Property Address | 105 W 3RD ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1228 |
| Document Number | 03380/1471 |
| Book / Page | 3380 / 1471 |
| Map Reference | LB U PG 645 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022358153 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 18478 AVERY RD, THREE OAKS, MI 49128-9756 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 105 W 3RD ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1228 |
| Document Number | 0033801322 |
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| Date | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 3380-1322 |
| Name | HONOR CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jul 12, 2042 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Mar 31, 2017 |
| Property Address | 105 W 3RD ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1228 |
| Document Number | 03167/3493 |
| Book / Page | 3167 / 3493 |
| Map Reference | LB U PG645 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 27, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $619.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 105 W 3RD ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1228 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 105 W 3RD ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1228 |
| Document Number | 03168/0001 |
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| Date | Mar 31, 2017 |
| Book Page | 3168/0001 |
| Name | RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FORT WAYNE, IN 46825 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 105 W 3rd St was $1,928 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.2% from the year before.
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 | $80,100 (+14.43%) | $160,200 (+14.43%) | |
| 2025 | $1,928.00 (+2.23%) Homeowner's exemption | $70,000 | $140,000 |
| 2024 | $1,886.00 | ||
| 2023 | $53,500 | $107,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,787.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 105 W 3rd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1981.
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 |
| 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 105 W 3rd 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 |
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| 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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