Berrien County property record for 1603 Bell Ave, New Buffalo, MI 49117
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.4 acres (17,424 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $100 (Jan 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $190 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Transfer Jul 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 62-8200-0200-01-1 |
| Primary APN | 62-8200-0200-01-1 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 17,424 sqft (0.4 acres) |
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| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 132 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1603 BELL AVE |
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| City | NEW BUFFALO |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49117 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | THAT PART OF BLK 200 VIRGINIA ADD TO VILLAGE OF NEW BUFFALO LYING S OF HWY |
| Legal Subdivision | VIRGINIA ADD |
| Legal Block | 200 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2090 |
| Census Tract | 11301 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1930 DE FOREST LN, HANOVER PARK, IL 60133-5937 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Jul 16, 2019 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 28, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 28, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 12, 1985 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1860 / 186 |
| Transfer Doc | 03243/2165 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1603 BELL AVE, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117 |
| Document Number | 0000465112 |
| Book / Page | 3481 / 3758 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026465112 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 1930 DE FOREST LN, HANOVER PARK, IL 60133-5937 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jul 16, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1603 BELL RD, NILES, MI 49120-4308 |
| Document Number | 03243/2165 |
| Book / Page | 3243 / 2165 |
| Map Reference | MB E PG 291 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 11, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| 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 | Living Trust |
| Address | 1292 CROOKED CREEK TRL, CROWN POINT, IN 46307-5358 |
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 | $77,100 (+28.5%) | $154,200 (+28.5%) | |
| 2025 | $190.00 (+7.34%) | $60,000 (+85.76%) | $120,000 (+85.76%) |
| 2024 | $177.00 (+9.94%) | ||
| 2023 | $32,300 | $64,600 | |
| 2022 | $161.00 |
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 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 | 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 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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