Berrien County property record for 217 E Front St, Buchanan, MI 49107 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
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| Year Built | Built 1900 |
| Square Footage | 6,390 sqft Building Perimeter |
| Lot Size | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Last Sale | $233,000 (2020) |
| Tax Bill | $8,425.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 58-0340-0001-10-2 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 7 Units |
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| Building Area | 6,390 sqft Building Perimeter |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Fire Resistance Class | Buildings having exterior walls built of a non-combustible material such as brick, concrete, block or poured concrete. Interior partitions and roof structure are built of combustible materials. Floor may be concrete or wood frame. |
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 99 ft x 35.5 ft Depth x Width |
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
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| Street Address | 217 E FRONT ST |
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| City | BUCHANAN |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49107-1493 |
| Property Usage | Commercial Property Usage |
| Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | PT OF LOTS 1, 2, & 3 OF ORIGINAL PLAT OF CITY OF BUCHANAN COM AT TH SE COR OF SD LOT 1 TH N 99' TH W 35.5' TH S 99' TH E |
| Legal Subdivision | CITY OF BUCHANAN |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-3 |
| Legal Unit | 1,1 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Minor Civil Division | BUCHANAN |
| Census Blockgroup | 5 |
| Census Block | 5016 |
| Census Tract | 20200 |
Source: Berrien County records · APN 58-0340-0001-10-2
Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
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| Mailing Address | 19027 THREE OAKS RD, THREE OAKS, MI 49128-8518 |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
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| Dec 22, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit STURGIS BANK & TRUST CO |
| Jan 28, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage HONOR CU |
| Jun 16, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Jun 16, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 16, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 16, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 16, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 3278 / 2212 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 01, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 03278/2209 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 217 E FRONT ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1493 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 09, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 19027 THREE OAKS RD, THREE OAKS, MI 49128-8518 |
| Document Number | 003467/507 |
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| Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Book Page | 3467/507 |
| Instrument | 2025448654 |
| Name | STURGIS BANK & TRUST CO |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | STURGIS, MI 49091 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Property Address | 217 E FRONT ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1493 |
| Document Number | 03310/3041 |
| Book / Page | 3310 / 3041 |
| Map Reference | LB L PG 421 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 09, 2023 |
| Title Company | MTC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 19027 THEE OAKS ROAD, THREE OAKS, MI 49128-8518 |
| Document Number | 0033103044 |
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| Date | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 3310/3044 |
| Name | HONOR CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 16, 2020 |
| Property Address | 217 E FRONT ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1493 |
| Document Number | 03278/2212 |
| Book / Page | 3278 / 2212 |
| Map Reference | LB L PG 421 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 10, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 09, 2023 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 413 E FRONT ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1442 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 16, 2020 |
| Property Address | 217 E FRONT ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1493 |
| Document Number | 03278/2209 |
| Book / Page | 3278 / 2209 |
| Map Reference | LB L PG 421 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 01, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 09, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 16893 HOFACKER LN, LOWER LAKE, CA 95457-9182 |
Source: Berrien County records · Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| Municipality | Buchanan City |
| Unified School District | Buchanan Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $166,800 (-2.11%) | $333,600 (-2.11%) | |
| 2025 | $8,425.00 (+2.49%) | $170,400 (+13.68%) | $340,800 (+13.68%) |
| 2024 | $8,220.00 (+6.92%) | ||
| 2023 | $149,900 | $299,800 | |
| 2022 | $7,688.00 |
217 E Front St is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Berrien County (26021C), updated September 10, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate flood hazard · within the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
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| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach of burnable land |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release
| Historic District | Within the Buchanan Downtown Historic District listed 2009 · 78 contributing resources · NRIS 09000678 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
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