Berrien County property record for 217 Cecil St, Buchanan, MI 49107
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,294 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.174 acres (7,579 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $115,000 (Jul 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $3,298 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 58-4500-0111-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 58-4500-0111-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,294 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,276 sqft |
| Basement Area | 988 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 988 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Lot Area | 7,579 sqft (0.174 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 138 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 217 CECIL ST |
|---|---|
| City | BUCHANAN |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49107-1703 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 SIN |
| Legal Description | LOT 111 LIBERTY HGTS ADD TO CITY OF BUCHANAN EXC THE E 7' THEREOF FOR ALLEY PER 625/420 |
| Legal Subdivision | LIBERTY HGTS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 111 |
| Legal Unit | 111 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BUCHANAN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 20200 |
217 Cecil St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2024.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 CECIL ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1703 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 14, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 14, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 24, 1977 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2851 / 338 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 17, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 03428/1346 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 217 Cecil St was $3,298 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| Municipality | Buchanan City |
| Unified School District | Buchanan Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $89,900 | $179,800 | |
| 2025 | $3,298.00 | ||
| 2023 | $79,900 | $159,800 | |
| 2022 | $1,859.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 217 Cecil St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 217 Cecil St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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 | 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 |
| 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 314 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: AT&T, Mercury Fiber.
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