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221 E Front St, Buchanan, MI 49107 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 221 E Front St, Buchanan, MI 49107 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Square Footage2,160 sqft Total Area
Lot Size2,396 sqft (0.055 acres)
Last Sale$385,000 (2021)
Tax Bill$5,958.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN58-1600-0005-01-4
Alternative APN
  • 11-58-1600-0005-01-4

Interior

Building Area2,160 sqft Total Area
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Fire Resistance ClassBuildings 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 Area2,396 sqft (0.055 acres)
Depth X Width99 ft x 24 ft Depth x Width

Utilities and HVAC

Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address221 E FRONT ST
CityBUCHANAN
StateMI
Zip49107-1407
Property UsageCommercial Property Usage
TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Legal DescriptionPT OF BLK A JOSEPH DEMONT'S ADD TO CITY OF BUCHANAN COM AT SE COR LOT 1 OF SD SUB TH E 24' TH N 99' TH W 24' TH S 99' TO POB
Legal SubdivisionSD SUB
Legal BlockA
Legal Lot Number1
Legal Unit1
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Minor Civil DivisionBUCHANAN
Census Blockgroup5
Census Block5016
Census Tract20200

Owner

Source: Berrien County records · APN 58-1600-0005-01-4

Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address21445 HOOVER RD, 102, WARREN, MI 48089-3193
Owner TypeOwner is a Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 27, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
KISA BUCHANAN LLC
Aug 26, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
CHICAGO ATLANTIC ADMIN LLC
Dec 22, 2025Deed, Transfer
AMJAY PARTNERS 43 LLC
Aug 30, 2022Deed, Transfer · Stand Alone First Mortgage
KISA PINNACLE HOLDINGS LLC
Jun 01, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer
Jun 01, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer
Mar 30, 2017Land Contract, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJan 11, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 11, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 01, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number2021300343
Deed Book / Page3308 / 541
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Property Address221 E FRONT ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1407
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 09, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number03324/2403
DateApr 27, 2021
Book Page3324/2403
Lender
NameKISA BUCHANAN LLC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
AddressBIRMINGHAM, MI 48012
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

August 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Property Address221 E FRONT ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1407
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 09, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number003384/416
DateAug 26, 2022
Book Page3384/416
Instrument2022361027
Lender
NameCHICAGO ATLANTIC ADMIN LLC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60611
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

December 2025: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateDec 22, 2025
Property Address221 E FRONT ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1407
Document Number003467/166
Book / Page3467 / 166
Map ReferenceVOL R PG 489
Instrument DateDec 15, 2025
Instrument2025448569
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 09, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyZero or No Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address888 W BIG BEAVER RD # RD200, RD200, TROY, MI 48084-4736

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address21445 HOOVER RD STE 102, 102, WARREN, MI 48089-3193

Mortgage

Document Number0003467168
DateDec 22, 2025
Instrument3467/168
Lender
NameAMJAY PARTNERS 43 LLC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

August 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateAug 30, 2022
Property Address221 E FRONT ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1407
Document Number03384/1716
Book / Page3384 / 1716
Map ReferenceVOL R PG 489
Instrument DateAug 19, 2022
Instrument2022361314
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 09, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyZero or No Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address888 W BIG BEAVER RD STE 870, 870, TROY, MI 48084-4746
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0033841415
DateAug 30, 2022
Instrument3384-1415
Lender
NameKISA PINNACLE HOLDINGS LLC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
TypeStand Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

June 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateJun 01, 2018
Property Address221 E FRONT ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1407
Document Number03207/0671
Book / Page3207 / 0671
Map ReferenceVOL R PF489
Instrument DateMay 30, 2018
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 09, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$1,376.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address221 E FRONT ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1407

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5670 MCCUE RD, HOLT, MI 48842-8654

June 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateJun 01, 2018
Property Address221 E FRONT ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1407
Document Number03207/0668
Book / Page3207 / 0668
Map ReferenceLB76 PG375
Instrument DateMar 17, 2017
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 09, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$412.80
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address221 E FRONT ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1407

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address22211 BRICK RD, SOUTH BEND, IN 46628-9439

March 2017: Land Contract, Transfer

Document TypeLand Contract
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateMar 30, 2017
Property Address221 E FRONT ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1407
Document Number03167/2876
Book / Page3167 / 2876
Map ReferenceVOL R PG489
Instrument DateMar 17, 2017
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 09, 2023
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyZero or No Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address221 E FRONT ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1407

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address22211 BRICK RD, SOUTH BEND, IN 46628-9439

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berrien County records · Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$110,300 (-1.08%)$220,600 (-1.08%)
2025$5,958.00 (+2.53%)$111,500 (+15.42%)$223,000 (+15.42%)
2024$5,811.00 (+22.88%)
2023$96,600$193,200
2022$4,729.00

Flood & Wildfire

221 E Front St is in FEMA Zone AE, inside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Berrien County (26021C), updated September 10, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
1% annual chance, base flood elevation determined
Special Flood Hazard AreaYes
flood insurance required for federally backed mortgages
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020

Wildfire Risk to HomesNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach of burnable land

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

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin the Buchanan Downtown Historic District
listed 2009 · 78 contributing resources · NRIS 09000678

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

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