1416 Bell Ave, New Buffalo, MI 49117 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 1416 Bell Ave, New Buffalo, MI 49117

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1.5 ba · 825 sqft · built 1923
Lot Size0.41 acres (17,860 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$50,000 (Jul 2002)
Tax Bill$3,376 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2023 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN62-8200-0165-00-2

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN62-8200-0165-00-2
Alternative APN
  • 11-62-8200-0165-00-2

Interior

Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area825 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area660 sqft
Basement Area660 sqft
Unfinished Basement660 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1923
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1923
Lot Area17,860 sqft (0.41 acres)
Lot Dimensions140 ft deep x 126 ft wide
Garage Area480 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address1416 BELL AVE
CityNEW BUFFALO
StateMI
Zip49117-1511
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-1
Legal DescriptionTHAT PT OF BLK 165 VIRGINIA ADD TO VILL OF NEW BUFFALO COM AT INT OF C/L OF DETROIT ST & C/O OF OLD US 12 TH N 60DEG23'E TO C/L OF ELEVENTH ST TH S29DEG14'E TO C/L OF OLD US 12 TH N82DEG 43'W ON SD C/L 404.3'TO POB
Legal SubdivisionVIRGINIA ADD
Legal Block165
Legal Lot Number404
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionNEW BUFFALO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2001
Census Tract11302

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address23 N EAGLE ST, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-1226
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLife Estate

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 15, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 15, 2002 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 25, 2001
Deed Book / Page2284 / 1146
Last Transfer DateMar 3, 2023
Transfer Doc03399/3496
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateMar 8, 2023
Property Address1416 BELL AVE, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-1511
Document Number03399/3496
Book / Page3399 / 3496
Instrument DateMar 3, 2023
Instrument2023374928
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address23 N EAGLE ST, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-1226

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address23 N EAGLE ST, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-1226

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyBerrien County
MunicipalityNew Buffalo City
Unified School DistrictNew Buffalo Area School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$168,400 (+64.77%)$336,800 (+64.77%)
2025$3,376.00 (+17.71%)
2023$102,200$204,400
2022$2,868.00

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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 SystemNEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP
serves 2,845 people · EPA ID MI0004685
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionApr 2025
Lead2 ppb (2020–2022)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 52 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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