16540 Timber Ln, New Buffalo, MI 49117 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 16540 Timber Ln, New Buffalo, MI 49117

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 4 ba · 2,881 sqft · built 1994
Lot Size	0.54 acres (23,522 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Tax Bill	$15,158 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2017 Line of Credit May 2022 Line of Credit
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`13-7721-0099-00-5`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`13-7721-0099-00-5`
Alternative APN	`11-13-7721-0099-00-5`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	4 Baths
Building Area	2,881 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	2,205 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1994
Effective Year Built	Effective 1994
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Lot Area	23,522 sqft (0.54 acres)
Lot Dimensions	180 ft deep x 131 ft wide
Garage Area	648 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	16540 TIMBER LN
City	NEW BUFFALO
State	MI
Zip	49117-9265
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	SELECTZONI
Legal Description	LOT 99 REPLAT OF TIMBER LANE ESTATES NO 3
Legal Subdivision	TIMBER LANE ESTATES
Legal Lot Number	99
Legal Unit	99
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Township / Civil Division	NEW BUFFALO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2039
Census Tract	11301

Owner

Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	1313 N RITCHIE CT, 1601, CHICAGO, IL 60610-2159
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 31, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIBANK NA
May 16, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit STIFEL BANK & TRUST

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 7, 2002
Deed Sale	Feb 7, 2002
Prior Sale	Oct 13, 1997 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	2226 / 1170
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Property Address	16540 TIMBER LN, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-9265
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	03161/3114
Date	Jan 31, 2017
Book Page	3161/3114

Lender

Name	CITIBANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 30, 2047

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

May 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Property Address	16540 TIMBER LN, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-9265
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	833 CHESTNUT AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-1743

Mortgage

Document Number	003374/896
Date	May 16, 2022
Book Page	3374/896
Instrument	2022353032

Lender

Name	STIFEL BANK & TRUST
Type	Bank
Address	SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	120 Months
Due	May 15, 2032

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Berrien County
County Subdivision	New Buffalo Township
Unified School District	New Buffalo Area School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$767,600 (+35.62%)	$1,535,200 (+35.62%)
2025	$15,158.00 (+13.48%)
2023		$566,000	$1,132,000
2022	$13,358.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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 VE, within 500 ft
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.

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	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP serves 2,825 people · EPA ID MI0001400
Water Source	Purchased surface water from LAKE CHARTER TOWNSHIP
Last State Inspection	Jun 2025
Lead	2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	1 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 157 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

Nearby Properties on Timber Ln

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures