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217 Sylvan St, Buchanan, MI 49107 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 217 Sylvan St, Buchanan, MI 49107

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 816 sqft · built 1928
Lot Size0.158 acres (6,882 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$159,000 (Jun 2023)
Tax Bill$2,770 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2024 Transfer
Jun 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN58-4500-0053-00-1

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN58-4500-0053-00-1
Alternative APN
  • 11-58-4500-0053-00-1

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Building Area816 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area816 sqft
Basement Area816 sqft
Unfinished Basement816 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1928
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1928
Lot Area6,882 sqft (0.158 acres)
Lot Dimensions138 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Area576 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address217 SYLVAN ST
CityBUCHANAN
StateMI
Zip49107-1643
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-1 SIN
Legal DescriptionLOT 53 LIBERTY HGTS ADD TO CITY OF BUCHANAN
Legal SubdivisionLIBERTY HGTS ADD
Legal Lot Number53
Legal Unit53
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionBUCHANAN
Census Block Group3
Census Block3007
Census Tract20200

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address217 SYLVAN ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1643
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 11, 2024Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jun 6, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer · Closed-End Mortgage
COUNTRY HERITAGE CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 6, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 6, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 1, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2023382041
Deed Book / Page3405 / 1653
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateDec 11, 2024
Property Address217 SYLVAN ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1643
Document Number03440/3039
Book / Page3440 / 3039
Instrument DateDec 10, 2024
Instrument2024420297
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 5, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address701 MAIN ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1391

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address217 SYLVAN ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1643

June 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateJun 6, 2023
Property Address217 SYLVAN ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1643
Document Number03405/1653
Book / Page3405 / 1653
Map ReferenceLB 6 PG 6
Instrument DateMay 24, 2023
Instrument2023382041
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,192.50
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address217 SYLVAN ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1643

Mortgage

Document Number2023382042
DateJun 6, 2023
Instrument2023382042
Lender
NameCOUNTRY HERITAGE CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeClosed-End Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term83 Months
DueMay 25, 2030

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyBerrien County
MunicipalityBuchanan City
Unified School DistrictBuchanan Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$74,500 (+23.14%)$149,000 (+23.14%)
2025$2,770.00 (+74.54%)
2023$60,500 (+12.87%)$121,000 (+12.87%)
2022$1,587.00 (+3.05%) Homeowner's exemption$53,600$107,200
2021$1,540.00

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemBUCHANAN
serves 4,871 people · EPA ID MI0000960
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionOct 2024
Lead3 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 314 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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