Berrien County property record for 1605 E Buffalo St, New Buffalo, MI 49117
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,670 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.77 acres (33,541 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,668 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 62-7900-0399-01-0 |
| Primary APN | 62-7900-0399-01-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,670 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,670 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,670 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,670 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Lot Area | 33,541 sqft (0.77 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 504 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 1605 E BUFFALO ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEW BUFFALO |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49117-1569 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 |
| Legal Description | REPLATTED ON 01/17/2018 FROM 62-8200-0168-02-8, 62-8200-0157-00-0, 62-8200-0158-01-4, 62-8200-0158-02-2, 62-8200-0158-03-1, 62-8200-0167-05-6; LOT 1 BLK 399 AMENDED PLAT OF VAC DETROIT ST & LYON ST & BLKS 157, 158, & PT OF 167 & 168 & UNNAMED PORTION |
| Legal Block | 157,399 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Legal Unit | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 11302 |
1605 E Buffalo St is owned by an individual who acquired it in February 2010.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 105 E BUFFALO ST, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-1105 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 2, 2010 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 2, 2010 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2911 / 371 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 21, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 02690/1306 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1605 E Buffalo St was $3,668, up 7.5% from the year before.
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 | $160,800 (+18.41%) | $321,600 (+18.41%) | |
| 2025 | $3,668.00 (+7.5%) | $135,800 | $271,600 |
| 2024 | $3,412.00 | ||
| 2023 | $108,500 | $217,000 | |
| 2022 | $3,117.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1605 E Buffalo St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 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.
Wildfire risk around 1605 E Buffalo St 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 | 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 243 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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