15281 Mead Rd, Buchanan, MI 49107 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 15281 Mead Rd, Buchanan, MI 49107

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,400 sqft · built 1989
Lot Size	10 acres (435,600 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$285,000 (Jan 2024)
Tax Bill	$2,188 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2025 Mortgage Jan 2024 Sale & Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`06-0024-0013-04-8`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`06-0024-0013-04-8`
Alternative APN	`11-06-0024-0013-04-8`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Building Area	1,400 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,400 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1989
Effective Year Built	Effective 1989
Architectural Style	Raised Ranch
Lot Area	435,600 sqft (10 acres)
Total Buildings	3 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	15281 MEAD RD
City	BUCHANAN
State	MI
Zip	49107-9117
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	AG
Legal Description	THE S1/2 OF S1/2 OF SW1/4 OF SE1/4 SEC 24 T7S R18W
Legal Range	18W
Legal Township	07S
Legal Section	24
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Township / Civil Division	BUCHANAN
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3038
Census Tract	20100

Owner

15281 Mead Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2024.

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	15281 MEAD RD, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-9117
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 29, 2025	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED FCU
Jan 2, 2024	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED FCU
Mar 10, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED FCU
Nov 2, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit UNITED FCU
Mar 13, 2017	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 2, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 2, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Dec 22, 2009 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2024395634
Deed Book / Page	3418 / 1855
Prior Transfer Date	Aug 21, 2008
Prior Transfer Doc	02857/0190
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Property Address	15281 MEAD RD, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-9117
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 17, 2026
Title Company	UNKNOWN, CTM

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	15281 MEAD RD, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-9117

Mortgage

Document Number	03467/1789
Date	Dec 29, 2025
Book Page	3467/1789
Instrument	2025448919

Lender

Name	UNITED FCU
Type	Credit Union
Address	SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2041

January 2024: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Jan 2, 2024
Property Address	15281 MEAD RD, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-9117
Document Number	03418/1855
Book / Page	3418 / 1855
Instrument Date	Dec 12, 2023
Instrument	2024395634
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 23, 2024
Title Company	ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$2,137.50
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	105 W 15TH ST, WINAMAC, IN 46996-1041

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	15281 MEAD RD, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-9117

Mortgage

Document Number	2024395635
Date	Jan 2, 2024
Instrument	2024395635

Lender

Name	UNITED FCU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2054

March 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Property Address	15281 MEAD RD, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-9117
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	03165/2244
Date	Mar 10, 2017
Book Page	3165/2244

Lender

Name	UNITED FCU
Type	Credit Union
Address	SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2047

November 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Property Address	15281 MEAD RD, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-9117
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	03188/1402
Date	Nov 2, 2017
Book Page	3188/1402
Instrument	3188-1402

Lender

Name	UNITED FCU
Type	Credit Union
Address	SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	119 Months
Due	Oct 25, 2027

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

March 2017: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Mar 13, 2017
Property Address	15281 MEAD RD, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-9117
Document Number	03165/2730
Book / Page	3165 / 2730
Instrument Date	Mar 3, 2017
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	15281 MEAD RD, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-9117
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 15281 Mead Rd was $2,188 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.3% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Berrien County
County Subdivision	Buchanan Township
Unified School District	Buchanan Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$118,900 (+7.99%)	$237,800 (+7.99%)
2025	$2,188.00 (+3.31%) Homeowner's exemption	$110,100	$220,200
2024	$2,118.00
2023		$85,100	$170,200
2022	$1,618.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 15281 Mead Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1996.

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	6 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	5 (1996–2018)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 5
Most Recent Claim	Feb 2018 · river or lake flooding

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

Wildfire risk around 15281 Mead 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	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 26 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35
Midwest Energy & Communications Fiber	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: Mercury Fiber.

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