208 W 3rd St, Buchanan, MI 49107 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 208 W 3rd St, Buchanan, MI 49107

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 952 sqft · built 1929
Lot Size	0.186 acres (8,102 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$200,000 (Jan 2026)
Tax Bill	$3,055 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2026 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2021 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`58-6860-0015-00-5`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`58-6860-0015-00-5`
Alternative APN	`11-58-6860-0015-00-5`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Building Area	952 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	952 sqft
Basement Area	952 sqft
Unfinished Basement	952 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1929
Effective Year Built	Effective 1929
Lot Area	8,102 sqft (0.186 acres)
Lot Dimensions	99 ft deep x 82 ft wide
Garage Area	420 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address	208 W 3RD ST
City	BUCHANAN
State	MI
Zip	49107-1231
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-1 SIN
Legal Description	THE E 82.5' OF LOT 15 ROSS & ALEXANDERS 2ND ADD TO CITY OF BUCHANAN ALSO COM AT SE COR SD LOT 15 TH W 82.5' TH S TO N LN OF THIRD ST TH E 82.5' TH N TO POB BEING ALL OF THE E 82.5' OF LOT 16 SD PLAT THAT LIES N OF THIRD ST
Legal Subdivision	SD PLAT
Legal Lot Number	15-16
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Township / Civil Division	BUCHANAN
Census Block Group	5
Census Block	5004
Census Tract	20200

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Buchanan North and West Neighborhoods Historic District listed 2011 · 575 contributing resources · NRIS 11000863

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

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	41322 64TH AVE, LAWRENCE, MI 49064
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 16, 2026	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HONOR CU
Dec 8, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 16, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jan 16, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 8, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2026450078
Deed Book / Page	3468 / 2460
Prior Transfer Date	Apr 4, 2003
Prior Transfer Doc	2374000250
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Jan 16, 2026
Property Address	208 W 3RD ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1231
Document Number	03468/2460
Book / Page	3468 / 2460
Map Reference	LB 27 PG 14
Instrument Date	Jan 8, 2026
Instrument	2026450078
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 10, 2026
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,500.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	49322 64TH AVE, MOUNT OLIVET, KY 41064

Mortgage

Document Number	0034682462
Date	Jan 16, 2026
Instrument	3468/2462

Lender

Name	HONOR CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2056

December 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Dec 8, 2021
Property Address	208 W 3RD ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1231
Document Number	003356/311
Book / Page	3356 / 311
Map Reference	LB 27 PG 14
Instrument Date	Dec 8, 2021
Instrument	3356-0311
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$774.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	208 W 3RD ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1231

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Berrien County
Municipality	Buchanan City
Unified School District	Buchanan Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$68,900 (+2.23%)	$137,800 (+2.23%)
2025	$3,055.00 (+2.48%)	$67,400 (+21.01%)	$134,800 (+21.01%)
2024	$2,981.00 (+7.04%)
2023		$55,700	$111,400
2022	$2,785.00

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.

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
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	3 (1981–1982)
Most Recent Claim	Mar 1982 · tidal / storm surge

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 95% of the US · lower than 89% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

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	BUCHANAN serves 4,871 people · EPA ID MI0000960
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Oct 2024
Lead	3 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 405 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: Mercury Fiber.

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