Berrien County property record for 1215 Bell Ave, New Buffalo, MI 49117
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,514 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 0.36 acres (15,682 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (May 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $8,814 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Line of Credit Nov 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 62-8200-0162-12-7 |
| Primary APN | 62-8200-0162-12-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,514 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,514 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Lot Area | 15,682 sqft (0.36 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 119 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 547 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 1215 BELL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEW BUFFALO |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49117-1506 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | PT OF BLK 162 VIRGINIA ADD TO VILLAGE OF NEW BUFFALO COM AT SELY COR BLK 162 TH S39DEG47'32''W 132.03' TH N50DEGW 119.24' TH N39 DEG47'32''E 132.03' TH S50DEGE 119.24' TO POB UNRE SUR 93-028 |
| Legal Subdivision | VIRGINIA ADD |
| Legal Block | 162 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 11302 |
1215 Bell Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in September 2015.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1688 SARATOGA LN, GLENVIEW, IL 60026-7749 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIFTH THIRD BANK WESTERN MICHIGAN |
| Nov 12, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 21, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 21, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 15, 2004 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2885 / 851 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 23, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 03116/0593 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 1215 BELL AVE, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-1506 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 03253/3222 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 23, 2019 |
| Book Page | 3253/3222 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK WESTERN MICHIGAN |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 1215 BELL AVE, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-1506 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1688 SARATOGA LN, GLENVIEW, IL 60026-7749 |
| Document Number | 03352/2818 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 12, 2021 |
| Book Page | 3352/2818 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45227 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2036 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1215 Bell Ave was $8,814.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 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 | $370,000 | $740,000 | |
| 2025 | $8,814.00 | ||
| 2023 | $264,500 | $529,000 | |
| 2022 | $7,489.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1215 Bell Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 1215 Bell Ave 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 | 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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