Berrien County property record for 1503 Bell Ave, New Buffalo, MI 49117
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,622 sqft · built 1911 |
| Lot Size | 0.27 acres (11,761 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2007 Second Mortgage May 2009 Mortgage + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 62-8200-0165-08-0 |
| Primary APN | 62-8200-0165-08-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,622 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,298 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,298 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,298 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1911 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1911 |
| Lot Area | 11,761 sqft (0.27 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 82.5 ft deep x 142 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 1503 BELL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEW BUFFALO |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49117-1512 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | COMBINED ON / / FROM 62-8200-0165-06-1, 62-8200-0166-04-1; BEG SLY R/W LN BELL AVE 224.40? S31DEG00?00?E OF NLY COR BLK 165 |
| Legal Subdivision | VIRGINIA ADD |
| Legal Block | 165 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 11302 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of July 22, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 265, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-0265 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2007 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORP |
| May 1, 2009 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage TAYLOR BEAN & WHITAKER MORTGAGE CORP |
| Nov 28, 2005 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS INC |
| Aug 28, 2008 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage AMERIBANK MORTGAGE CO LLC |
| Mar 23, 2006 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit COUNTRYWIDE BANK NA |
| Mar 9, 2007 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · ARM NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 1503 BELL AVE, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-1512 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 02806/2603 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 23, 2007 |
| Book Page | 2806/2603 |
| Name | NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | IRVINE, CA 92612 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 355 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2037 |
| Prepayment Penalty | 36 Months |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 1503 BELL AVE, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-1512 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Title Company | PATRIOT TITLE AGENCY INC, PATRIOT TITLE AGENCY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 02882/2178 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 1, 2009 |
| Book Page | 2882/2178 |
| Name | TAYLOR BEAN & WHITAKER MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | OCALA, FL 34475 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2039 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 1503 BELL AVE, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-1512 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 02667/1465 |
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| Date | Nov 28, 2005 |
| Book Page | 2667/1465 |
| Name | COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Address | 4500 PARK GRANADA, CALABASAS, CA 91302 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2035 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.12% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Index | 1-Year T-Bill |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 1503 BELL AVE, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-1512 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 02856/1192 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 28, 2008 |
| Book Page | 2856/1192 |
| Name | AMERIBANK MORTGAGE CO LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | WILLISTON, VT 05495 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2038 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 1503 BELL AVE, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-1512 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 02697/0268 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 23, 2006 |
| Book Page | 2697/0268 |
| Name | COUNTRYWIDE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 1199 N FAIRFAX ST STE 500, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Mar 9, 2007 |
| Property Address | 1503 BELL AVE, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-1512 |
| Document Number | 02779/2228 |
| Book / Page | 2779 / 2228 |
| Map Reference | LB E PG291 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 15, 2007 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1503 BELL AVE, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-1512 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1503 BELL AVE, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-1512 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0027792232 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 9, 2007 |
| Instrument | 2779/2232 |
| Name | NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2037 |
| Prepayment Penalty | 24 Months |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 7.82% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 7.82% |
| Max Rate At Change | 9.32% |
| Index | 6-Month LIBOR |
| Max Rate | 14.8% |
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of June 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| Municipality | New Buffalo City |
| Unified School District | New Buffalo Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $183,900 (+57.72%) | $367,800 (+57.72%) |
| 2023 | $116,600 | $233,200 |
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 |
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 | None beyond ember reach |
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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