17859 Behner Rd, New Buffalo, MI 49117 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 17859 Behner Rd, New Buffalo, MI 49117

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 bd · 1 ba · 680 sqft · built 1951
Lot Size	1.07 acres (46,609 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Tax Bill	$2,289 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2021 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`13-0011-0008-01-8`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`13-0011-0008-01-8`
Alternative APN	`11-13-0011-0008-01-8`

Interior

Bedrooms	1 Bed
Full Baths	1 Bath
Building Area	680 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	680 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1951
Effective Year Built	Effective 1951
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Lot Area	46,609 sqft (1.07 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	17859 BEHNER RD
City	NEW BUFFALO
State	MI
Zip	49117-9203
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	SELECTZONI
Legal Description	THE N1/2 OF S1/2 OF SW1/4 OF NE1/4 OF NE1/4 OF SEC 11 T8S R21W EXC THAT PRT TAKEN FOR HWY I94
Legal Range	21W
Legal Township	08S
Legal Section	11
Legal Subdivision	NEW BUFFALO
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Township / Civil Division	NEW BUFFALO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2094
Census Tract	11301

Owner

17859 Behner Rd is owned by an individual who acquired it in June 2023.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1413 N 17TH AVE, MELROSE PARK, IL 60160-3313
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 13, 2023
Deed Sale	Jun 13, 2023
Prior Sale	Sep 14, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2023382626
Deed Book / Page	3405 / 4115
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Sep 14, 2021
Property Address	17859 BEHNER RD, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-9203
Document Number	003344/602
Book / Page	3344 / 602
Instrument Date	Jul 28, 2021
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$318.20
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1111 E INDIANA ST, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-1576

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2833 W POLK ST, CHICAGO, IL 60612-4007

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 17859 Behner Rd was $2,289, up 3% from the year before.

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		$53,700 (-35.07%)	$107,400 (-35.07%)
2025	$2,289.00 (+3.02%)	$82,700	$165,400
2024	$2,222.00
2023		$55,100	$110,200
2022	$2,217.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 17859 Behner Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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
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

Wildfire risk around 17859 Behner 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 17 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
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20