Berrien County property record for 1609 Buffalo Rd, Galien, MI 49113
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 10 acres (435,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $653 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-0011-0001-01-7 |
| Primary APN | 09-0011-0001-01-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 435,600 sqft (10 acres) |
|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|
| Street Address | 1609 BUFFALO RD |
|---|---|
| City | GALIEN |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49113-9780 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | COM 165'E OF SW COR FRL SEC 11 T8W R19W TH N 880'TH E 495'TH S 880'TH W 495'TO POB |
| Legal Range | 19W |
| Legal Township | 08W |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GALIEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 11500 |
1609 Buffalo Rd, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual who acquired it in March 2016.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1721 BUFFALO RD, GALIEN, MI 49113-9660 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 1, 2016 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 1, 2016 |
| Prior Sale | Jul 11, 2002 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3129 / 660 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 10, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 02772/1272 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1609 Buffalo Rd was $653, up 1.7% from the year before.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Galien Township |
| Unified School District | River Valley School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $38,400 (-) | $76,800 (-) | |
| 2025 | $653.00 (+1.71%) | $38,400 | $76,800 |
| 2024 | $642.00 | ||
| 2023 | $25,000 | $50,000 | |
| 2022 | $484.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1609 Buffalo Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1609 Buffalo Rd is low, with less than 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 97% of the US · lower than 93% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 19 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Midwest Energy & Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
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