Berrien County property record for 17 Pond Path, New Buffalo, MI 49117
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,047 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $707,017 (Jan 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $14,037 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Sale Feb 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 62-7185-0017-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 62-7185-0017-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 2,047 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,170 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Garage Area | 318 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 17 POND PATH |
|---|---|
| City | NEW BUFFALO |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49117-2020 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | PUD |
| Legal Description | UNIT 17 SUMMER SCHOOL COTTAGES AND SCHOOLHOUSE LOFTS CONDOMINIUM LIBER 134 PAGE 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUMMER SCHOOL COTTAGES |
| Legal Unit | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2072 |
| Census Tract | 11302 |
17 Pond Path, a condominium, is held in a trust since January 2025.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 301 OAKWOOD CT, WHEATON, IL 60189-2407 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2024 | Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Feb 19, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| May 17, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 8, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 8, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 31, 2003 |
| Deed Document Number | 2024395904 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3418 / 3091 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 21, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 003444/354 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 8, 2024 |
| Property Address | 17 POND PATH, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-2020 |
| Document Number | 03418/3091 |
| Book / Page | 3418 / 3091 |
| Map Reference | LB 134 PG 1 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 6, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2024395904 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 24, 2024 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $5,306.25 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1335 N SUTTON PL, CHICAGO, IL 60610-2007 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 301 OAKWOOD CT, WHEATON, IL 60189-2407 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 17 POND PATH, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 03314/1374 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 19, 2021 |
| Book Page | 3314/1374 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 5714 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | May 17, 2019 |
| Property Address | 17 POND PATH, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-2020 |
| Document Number | 03237/2557 |
| Book / Page | 3237 / 2557 |
| Map Reference | LB 134 PG 1 |
| Instrument Date | May 14, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1335 N SUTTON PL, CHICAGO, IL 60610-2007 |
| Document Number | 0032372570 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 3237/2570 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2034 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Pond Path was $14,037, up 3.7% 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 | $299,800 (+2.08%) | $599,600 (+2.08%) | |
| 2025 | $14,037.00 (+3.75%) | $293,700 | $587,400 |
| 2024 | $13,530.00 | ||
| 2023 | $286,100 | $572,200 | |
| 2022 | $8,177.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 17 Pond Path in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 A, within 500 ft |
| 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 17 Pond Path 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 352 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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