Berrien County property record for 12944 Gardner Rd, Buchanan, MI 49107
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,792 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 2.62 acres (114,127 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $4,234 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-0011-0007-02-9 |
| Primary APN | 22-0011-0007-02-9 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,792 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,792 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,792 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,792 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Lot Area | 114,127 sqft (2.62 acres) |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 12944 GARDNER RD |
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| City | BUCHANAN |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49107-9317 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 52500 |
| Legal Description | COM 201'S OF NE COR SEC 11 T7S R19W TH N89DEG48'W 247' TH S 461.53'TH S89DEG45'E 247'TH N 461.8'TO POB SURVEY 1109/879 |
| Legal Range | 19W |
| Legal Township | 07S |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | WEESAW |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 11600 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of July 22, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12944 GARDNER RD, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-9317 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 20, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 20, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 2, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2022358254 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3380 / 1910 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 6, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 03376/1311 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 6, 2022 |
| Property Address | 12944 GARDNER RD, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-9317 |
| Document Number | 03376/1311 |
| Book / Page | 3376 / 1311 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 6, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022354640 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 12944 BARDNER RD, BUCHANAN, MI 49107 |
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of June 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Weesaw Township |
| Unified School District | River Valley School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $128,200 (+3.81%) | $256,400 (+3.81%) | |
| 2025 | $4,234.00 (+5.85%) | $123,500 (+27.71%) | $247,000 (+27.71%) |
| 2024 | $4,000.00 (+216.46%) | ||
| 2023 | $96,700 | $193,400 | |
| 2022 | $1,264.00 |
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2018 · river or lake flooding |
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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 17 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Midwest Energy & Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Xfinity.
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