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1421 Bell Ave, New Buffalo, MI 49117 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 1421 Bell Ave, New Buffalo, MI 49117

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 ba · 636 sqft · built 1955
Lot Size0.21 acres (9,148 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$63,000 (Jun 2023)
Tax Bill$879 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Aug 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN62-8200-0165-02-9

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN62-8200-0165-02-9
Alternative APN
  • 11-62-8200-0165-02-9

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area636 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area636 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1955
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1955
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area9,148 sqft (0.21 acres)
Lot Dimensions132 ft deep x 70 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address1421 BELL AVE
CityNEW BUFFALO
StateMI
Zip49117-1510
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-1
Legal DescriptionFROM NLY COR OF BLK 165 VIRGINIA ADD TO VILLAGE OF NEW BUFFALO RUN S31DEG E 224.4' TO S LN OF OLD M11 HWY TH N84DEG33'W 82.1'
Legal SubdivisionVIRGINIA ADD
Legal Block165
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionNEW BUFFALO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2002
Census Tract11302

Owner

Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of June 5, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1421 BELL AVE, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-1510
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 15, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage
ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Aug 13, 2020Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJun 15, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 15, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2023382708
Deed Book / Page3406 / 278
Prior Transfer DateAug 7, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc03286/1267
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

June 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateJun 15, 2023
Property Address1421 BELL AVE, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-1510
Document Number003406/278
Book / Page3406 / 278
Instrument DateMay 31, 2023
Instrument2023382708
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE, AMROCK LLC RECORDING DEPT

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1421 BELL AVE, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-1510

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1421 BELL AVE, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-1510

Mortgage

Document Number2023382709
DateJun 15, 2023
Instrument2023382709
Lender
NameROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 1, 2053

August 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateAug 13, 2020
Property Address1421 BELL AVE, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-1510
Document Number03286/1267
Book / Page3286 / 1267
Instrument DateAug 7, 2020
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1421 BELL AVE, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-1510

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of June 5, 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$114,300 (+19.31%)$228,600 (+19.31%)
2025$879.00 (+10.43%) Homeowner's exemption$95,800 (+31.23%)$191,600 (+31.23%)
2024$796.00 (+9.04%)
2023$73,000 (+14.96%)$146,000 (+14.96%)
2022$730.00 (+2.53%) Homeowner's exemption$63,500$127,000
2021$712.00

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

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 USA
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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