Berrien County property record for 1970 E Clear Lake Rd, Buchanan, MI 49107
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 5 ba · 2,916 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 5 acres (217,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,345 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-0028-0015-01-9 |
| Primary APN | 06-0028-0015-01-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,916 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,404 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,404 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,404 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Lot Area | 217,800 sqft (5 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 1970 E CLEAR LAKE RD |
|---|---|
| City | BUCHANAN |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49107-9220 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AG |
| Legal Description | THE N 5 A OF E 15 A OF NE1/4 OF SW1/4 SEC 28 T7S R18W |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 07S |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BUCHANAN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 20100 |
1970 E Clear Lake Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2010.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2800 N LAKE SHORE DR, 3609, CHICAGO, IL 60657-6254 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 18, 2010 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 18, 2010 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 30, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2914 / 2942 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 7, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 02682/1021 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1970 E Clear Lake Rd was $8,345 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.7% from the year before.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Buchanan Township |
| Unified School District | Buchanan Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $399,900 (+9.47%) | $799,800 (+9.47%) | |
| 2025 | $8,345.00 (+2.67%) | $365,300 | $730,600 |
| 2024 | $8,128.00 | ||
| 2023 | $257,400 | $514,800 | |
| 2022 | $7,597.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1970 E Clear Lake Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2010 |
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 1970 E Clear Lake 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 12 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 |
May also be available: Mercury Fiber.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures