Berrien County property record for 1518 E Clay St, New Buffalo, MI 49117
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 2,356 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 1.15 acres (50,094 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (Apr 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $3,113 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 62-8200-0166-02-5 |
| Primary APN | 62-8200-0166-02-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,356 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,356 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 50,094 sqft (1.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 167 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 1518 E CLAY ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEW BUFFALO |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49117-1565 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | COM AT NELY COR BLK 166 VIRGINIA ADD TO CITY OF NEW BUFFALO TH S31DEG E 313.45' S52DEG40'W 53.2' S73DEG53'W 63.13' N84DEG54'W 66.71' N31 DEG W 262.57' N58DEG35'E 167.9' TO POB |
| Legal Subdivision | VIRGINIA ADD |
| Legal Block | 166 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 11302 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1518 E CLAY ST, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-1565 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 5, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 5, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 23, 1989 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2043 / 621 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| Municipality | New Buffalo City |
| Unified School District | New Buffalo Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $445,400 (+47.63%) | $890,800 (+47.63%) | |
| 2025 | $3,113.00 (+20.29%) | ||
| 2023 | $301,700 | $603,400 | |
| 2022 | $2,588.00 |
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 |
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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