Berrien County property record for 1520 E Elm Valley Rd, Buchanan, MI 49107
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,064 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 5 acres (217,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $49,154 (Apr 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $954 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-0032-0015-02-5 |
| Primary APN | 06-0032-0015-02-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,064 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,064 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,064 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,064 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Lot Area | 217,800 sqft (5 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1520 E ELM VALLEY RD |
|---|---|
| City | BUCHANAN |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49107-9232 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AG |
| Legal Description | THE W 165' OF NE1/4 OF NE1/4 OF SEC 32 T7S R18W |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 07S |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BUCHANAN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 20100 |
1520 E Elm Valley Rd is owned by a company that bought it in April 2025 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Berrien County records, as of October 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 61, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-0061 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 23, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 23, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 4, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025431004 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3448 / 3959 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 27, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 03435/4338 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 26, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1520 E ELM VALLEY RD, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-9232 |
| Document Number | 03170/1354 |
| Book / Page | 3170 / 1354 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 19, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1520 E ELM VALLEY RD, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-9232 |
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Buchanan Township |
| Unified School District | Buchanan Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $87,800 (-1.79%) | $175,600 (-1.79%) | |
| 2025 | $954.00 (+2.91%) Homeowner's exemption | $89,400 (+27.71%) | $178,800 (+27.71%) |
| 2024 | $927.00 (+5.7%) | ||
| 2023 | $70,000 | $140,000 | |
| 2022 | $877.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1520 E Elm Valley Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2010 |
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 risk around 1520 E Elm Valley Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 91 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
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