Berrien County property record for 1101 Bell Ave, New Buffalo, MI 49117
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 2,233 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.61 acres (26,572 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (Jun 1987) |
| Tax Bill | $2,820 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 62-8200-0096-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 62-8200-0096-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,233 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,233 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 26,572 sqft (0.61 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 250 ft deep x 106 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 504 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 1101 BELL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEW BUFFALO |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49117-1504 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | THAT PART OF BLK 96 VIRGINIA ADD TO VILLAGE OF NEW BUFFALO LYING S OF HWY |
| Legal Subdivision | VIRGINIA ADD |
| Legal Block | 96 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 11302 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of June 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1101 BELL AVE, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-1504 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 6, 1987 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 6, 1987 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 18, 1977 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1318 / 484 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000452500 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1101 BELL AVE, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-1504 |
| Document Number | 03470/3978 |
| Book / Page | 3470 / 3978 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026452500 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 1101 BELL AVE, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-1504 |
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of June 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| Municipality | New Buffalo City |
| Unified School District | New Buffalo Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $369,400 (+17.2%) | $738,800 (+17.2%) | |
| 2025 | $2,820.00 (+10.37%) Homeowner's exemption | $315,200 (+24.49%) | $630,400 (+24.49%) |
| 2024 | $2,555.00 (+9%) | ||
| 2023 | $253,200 | $506,400 | |
| 2022 | $2,344.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 2 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.
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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP serves 2,845 people · EPA ID MI0004685 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2020–2022) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 52 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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