Berrien County property record for 16197 Merson Ct, Buchanan, MI 49107 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
| Square Footage | 1,300 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 15,725 sqft (0.361 acres) |
| Garage | 520 sqft |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Tax Bill | $2,323.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 06-6870-0016-01-0 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,300 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,300 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 832 sqft Basement |
| Unfinished Basement | 832 sqft Unfinished |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch Style |
| Lot Area | 15,725 sqft (0.361 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 159 ft x 99 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Area | 520 sqft Garage |
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
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| Street Address | 16197 MERSON CT |
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| City | BUCHANAN |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49107-8443 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 17 & S1/2 OF LOT 16 RYNEARSON COURT |
| Legal Subdivision | RYNEARSON CT |
| Legal Lot Number | 16-17 |
| Legal Unit | 17,16 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Minor Civil Division | BUCHANAN |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 20200 |
Source: Berrien County records · APN 06-6870-0016-01-0
Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16197 MERSON CT, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-8443 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim Document |
| Jan 10, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 03410/3665 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 28, 2023 |
| Property Address | 16197 MERSON CT, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-8443 |
| Document Number | 03410/3665 |
| Book / Page | 3410 / 3665 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023387737 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 09, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 604 W JOHN BEERS RD # RD7D, RD7D, STEVENSVILLE, MI 49127-9467 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16171 MERSON CT, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-8443 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 10, 2022 |
| Property Address | 16197 MERSON CT, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-8443 |
| Document Number | 03359/3041 |
| Book / Page | 3359 / 3041 |
| Map Reference | MB 14 PG 26 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2022340042 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 09, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 604 W JOHN BEERS RD, STEVENSVILLE, MI 49127-9467 |
Source: Berrien County records · Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Buchanan Township |
| Unified School District | Buchanan Community School District (PK - 12) |
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 | $89,700 (+0.56%) | $179,400 (+0.56%) | |
| 2025 | $2,323.00 (+3.34%) | $89,200 (+25.81%) | $178,400 (+25.81%) |
| 2024 | $2,248.00 (+6.54%) | ||
| 2023 | $70,900 (+15.47%) | $141,800 (+15.47%) | |
| 2022 | $2,110.00 | $61,400 | $122,800 |
16197 Merson Ct is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Berrien County (26021C), updated September 10, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach of burnable land |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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