Berrien County property record for 109 E Front St, Buchanan, MI 49107 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
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| Year Built | Built 1864 |
| Square Footage | 4,680 sqft Total Area |
| Lot Size | 2,614 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| Last Sale | $110,000 (2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,963.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 58-0340-0043-02-6 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 4,680 sqft Total Area |
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| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1864 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1864 |
| Fire Resistance Class | Buildings having exterior walls built of a non-combustible material such as brick, concrete, block or poured concrete. Interior partitions and roof structure are built of combustible materials. Floor may be concrete or wood frame. |
| Lot Area | 2,614 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 99 ft x 26 ft Depth x Width |
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
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| Street Address | 109 E FRONT ST |
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| City | BUCHANAN |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49107-1256 |
| Property Usage | Commercial Property Usage |
| Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Legal Description | COM 50' N88DEG36'18W OF SE COR OF LOT 43 ORIG PLAT OF CITY OF BUCHANAN TH N88DEG36'18"W 26' TH N01DEG24'54"E 99.08' TH |
| Legal Subdivision | SD PLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 42-43 |
| Legal Unit | 43,4 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Minor Civil Division | BUCHANAN |
| Census Blockgroup | 5 |
| Census Block | 5017 |
| Census Tract | 20200 |
Source: Berrien County records · APN 58-0340-0043-02-6
Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
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| Mailing Address | 109 E FRONT ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1256 |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
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| Aug 15, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage HONOR CU |
| May 21, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage HONOR CU |
| May 22, 2018 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 21, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 21, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 07, 1992 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 3206 / 523 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 17, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 03206/1334 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 109 E FRONT ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1256 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 09, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5861 STAGECOACH RD, PORTAGE, IN 46368-1039 |
| Document Number | 03409/4269 |
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| Date | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Book Page | 3409/4269 |
| Instrument | 2023386792 |
| Name | HONOR CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI 49103 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | May 21, 2018 |
| Property Address | 109 E FRONT ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1256 |
| Document Number | 03206/0523 |
| Book / Page | 3206 / 0523 |
| Map Reference | MB L PG421 |
| Instrument Date | May 17, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 09, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $946.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 139 MOCCASIN ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1218 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5861 STAGECOACH RD, PORTAGE, IN 46368-1039 |
| Document Number | 0003206525 |
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| Date | May 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 3206/525 |
| Name | HONOR CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | May 22, 2018 |
| Property Address | 109 E FRONT ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1256 |
| Document Number | 03206/1334 |
| Book / Page | 3206 / 1334 |
| Map Reference | MB L PG421 |
| Instrument Date | May 17, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 09, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| 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 | 5861 STAGECOACH RD, PORTAGE, IN 46368-1039 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship |
| Address | 109 E FRONT ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1256 |
Source: Berrien County records · Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| Municipality | Buchanan City |
| Unified School District | Buchanan Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $100,300 (+2.66%) | $200,600 (+2.66%) | |
| 2025 | $1,963.00 (+2.51%) | $97,700 (+22.74%) | $195,400 (+22.74%) |
| 2024 | $1,915.00 (+6.86%) | ||
| 2023 | $79,600 | $159,200 | |
| 2022 | $1,792.00 |
109 E Front St is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Berrien County (26021C), updated September 10, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach of burnable land |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release
| 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.
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