136 Bluff St, Buchanan, MI 49107 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 136 Bluff St, Buchanan, MI 49107

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 952 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size	0.212 acres (9,235 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$24,000 (Jul 2017)
Tax Bill	$1,244 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2018 Mortgage Jul 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`58-2000-0089-00-2`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`58-2000-0089-00-2`
Alternative APN	`11-58-2000-0089-00-2`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Building Area	952 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	952 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1960
Effective Year Built	Effective 1960
Lot Area	9,235 sqft (0.212 acres)
Lot Dimensions	140 ft deep x 66 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	136 BLUFF ST
City	BUCHANAN
State	MI
Zip	49107-1325
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-1 SIN
Legal Description	LOT 3 BLK 5 ENGLISH & HOLMES ADD TO CITY OF BUCHANAN & THE N1/2 OF VACATED ALLEY LYING S OF LOT 3 PER MISC 190 PG 145
Legal Subdivision	ENGLISH & HOLMES ADD
Legal Block	5
Legal Lot Number	3
Legal Unit	3,3
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Township / Civil Division	BUCHANAN
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2023
Census Tract	20200

Owner

Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	413 CHIPPEWA ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1159
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 10, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NOTRA DAME FCU
Jul 3, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NOTRE DAME FCU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 3, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 3, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Aug 15, 1984 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	3176 / 1918
Prior Transfer Date	Oct 10, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc	03011/2223
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Property Address	136 BLUFF ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1325
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	03194/2172
Date	Jan 10, 2018
Book Page	3194/2172
Instrument	3194-2172

Lender

Name	NOTRA DAME FCU
Type	Non-Lending Institution
Address	NOTRE DAME, IN 46556

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	181 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2033

July 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Jul 3, 2017
Property Address	136 BLUFF ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1325
Document Number	03176/1918
Book / Page	3176 / 1918
Map Reference	LB3 PG41
Instrument Date	Jun 29, 2017
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$206.40
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	331 CHIPPEWA ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1107
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0031761919
Date	Jul 3, 2017
Instrument	3176/1919

Lender

Name	NOTRE DAME FCU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	180 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2032

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Berrien County
Municipality	Buchanan City
Unified School District	Buchanan Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$44,800 (-11.98%)	$89,600 (-11.98%)
2025	$1,244.00 (+2.47%)	$50,900 (+76.12%)	$101,800 (+76.12%)
2024	$1,214.00 (+6.68%)
2023		$28,900	$57,800
2022	$1,138.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	BUCHANAN serves 4,871 people · EPA ID MI0000960
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Oct 2024
Lead	3 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 175 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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