Berrien County property record for 16 E Mechanic St, New Buffalo, MI 49117
| Property Type | Commercial Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $550,000 (Sep 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,241 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Sale Jan 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 62-0340-0042-02-6 |
| Primary APN | 62-0340-0042-02-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Depth | 132 ft Depth |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 16 E MECHANIC ST |
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| City | NEW BUFFALO |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49117 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Commercial |
| Local Zoning Code | CBD |
| Legal Description | THE NELY 82'OF THE SWLY 182'OF LOTS 5 6 7 & 8 BLK 4 VILLAGE PLAT OF NEW BUFFALO LYING SELY OF RRR/W |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL PLAT OF THE CITY OF NEW BUFFALO |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5-8 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 11302 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1949 N BURLING ST, CHICAGO, IL 60614-5123 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer RAVENSWOOD TITLE COMPANY LLC |
| Jan 6, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 7, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 7, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 22, 2011 |
| Deed Document Number | 2022361976 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3385 / 797 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 28, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 02931/1178 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Sep 7, 2022 |
| Property Address | 16 E MECHANIC ST, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117 |
| Document Number | 003385/797 |
| Book / Page | 3385 / 797 |
| Map Reference | LB C PG 105 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022361976 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | RAVENSWOOD TITLE COMPANY LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $4,125.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3940 N RAVENSWOOD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60613-2420 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1949 N BURLING ST, CHICAGO, IL 60614-5123 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 6, 2017 |
| Property Address | 16 E MECHANIC ST, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117 |
| Document Number | 03160/0475 |
| Book / Page | 3160 / 0475 |
| Map Reference | DD C PG105 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 6, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3940 N RAVENSWOOD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60613-2420 |
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 | $62,600 (+160.83%) | $125,200 (+160.83%) | |
| 2025 | $1,241.00 (+320.68%) | ||
| 2023 | $24,000 | $48,000 | |
| 2022 | $295.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 134 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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