Berrien County property record for 17698 Thunder Rd, New Buffalo, MI 49117
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,340 sqft · built 2022 |
| Lot Size | 0.54 acres (23,522 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $117,000 (Aug 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,134 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage Aug 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-7350-0011-00-9 |
| Primary APN | 13-7350-0011-00-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 2,340 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,156 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2022 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2022 |
| Lot Area | 23,522 sqft (0.54 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 255 ft deep x 93 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 17698 THUNDER RD |
|---|---|
| City | NEW BUFFALO |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49117 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 |
| Legal Description | UNIT 11 SUMMERHILL COTTAGES LIBER 259 PAGE 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUMMERHILL COTTAGES |
| Legal Unit | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2052 |
| Census Tract | 11301 |
17698 Thunder Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 2020.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2147 W BERTEAU AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60618-2927 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 13, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| Aug 10, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 10, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 10, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3285 / 2820 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 3, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 03044/0051 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | May 13, 2021 |
| Property Address | 17698 THUNDER RD, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117 |
| Document Number | 003327/971 |
| Book / Page | 3327 / 971 |
| Map Reference | LB 259 PG 1 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 2147 W BERTEAU AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60618-2927 |
| Document Number | 0003327973 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 3327/973 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 10, 2020 |
| Property Address | 17698 THUNDER RD, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117 |
| Document Number | 03285/2820 |
| Book / Page | 3285 / 2820 |
| Map Reference | LB 259 PG 1 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 4, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,006.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 822, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-0822 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 51109 MAIN DR, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-8984 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 17698 Thunder Rd was $1,134, up 3% from the year before.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | New Buffalo Township |
| Unified School District | New Buffalo Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $251,300 (+3.25%) | $502,600 (+3.25%) | |
| 2025 | $1,134.00 (+3%) | $243,400 | $486,800 |
| 2024 | $1,101.00 | ||
| 2023 | $202,600 | $405,200 | |
| 2022 | $1,000.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17698 Thunder Rd 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 AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File 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 risk around 17698 Thunder Rd 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 18 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 |
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