15953 Brookside Dr, Buchanan, MI 49107 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 15953 Brookside Dr, Buchanan, MI 49107

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,612 sqft · built 1963
Lot Size	0.53 acres (23,087 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Tax Bill	$1,890 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2021 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`06-6770-0040-01-1`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`06-6770-0040-01-1`
Alternative APN	`11-06-6770-0040-01-1`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Building Area	1,612 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,612 sqft
Basement Area	1,612 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,612 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1963
Effective Year Built	Effective 1963
Architectural Style	Raised Ranch
Lot Area	23,087 sqft (0.53 acres)
Lot Dimensions	191 ft deep x 177 ft wide
Garage Area	528 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	15953 BROOKSIDE DR
City	BUCHANAN
State	MI
Zip	49107-9418
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-RA
Legal Description	LOTS 40 & 41 RIVER SHORES
Legal Subdivision	RIVER SHORES
Legal Lot Number	40-41
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Township / Civil Division	BUCHANAN
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2039
Census Tract	20200

Owner

Source: Berrien County records · APN 06-6770-0040-01-1

Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	15953 BROOKSIDE DR, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-9418
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Verified Name on Deed
Last Transfer Date	Mar 30, 2021
Transfer Doc	03321/2835
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

April 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Apr 06, 2021
Property Address	15953 BROOKSIDE DR, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-9418
Document Number	03321/2835
Book / Page	3321 / 2835
Instrument Date	Mar 30, 2021
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 09, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	15953 BROOKSIDE DR, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-9418

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berrien County records · Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 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

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$134,800 (-)	$269,600 (-)
2025	$1,890.00 (+3.34%) Homeowner's exemption	$134,800 (+37.83%)	$269,600 (+37.83%)
2024	$1,829.00 (+4.16%)
2023		$97,800	$195,600
2022	$1,756.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of September 10, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Wildfire

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood	0.01% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: Mercury Broadband.

Based on FCC filings for 124 locations within half a mile of this property.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water System	BUCHANAN serves 4,871 people
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Oct 2024
Lead	3 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.