Berrien County property record for 223 S Monroe St, New Buffalo, MI 49117
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,620 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,243 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 62-8200-0354-07-7 |
| Primary APN | 62-8200-0354-07-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,620 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,620 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,620 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,620 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 552 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 223 S MONROE ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEW BUFFALO |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49117-1375 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | PT OF BLK 354 VIRGINIA ADD TO VILL OF NEW BUFFALO COM AT NWLY COR BLK 354 TH S29DEG49'17''E 200' TO POB TH S29DEG49'17''E 100' TH N60DEG26' 17''E 132.03' TH N29DEG47'55''W 100' TH S60DEG26'17''W 132.07' TO POB |
| Legal Subdivision | VIRGINIA ADD |
| Legal Block | 354 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2062 |
| Census Tract | 11302 |
223 S Monroe St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2000.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 223 S MONROE ST, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-1375 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 16, 2000 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 16, 2000 |
| Prior Sale | Jan 15, 1998 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2071 / 1234 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 223 S MONROE ST, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-1375 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 223 S MONROE ST, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-1375 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 03366/2267 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 14, 2022 |
| Book Page | 3366/2267 |
| Instrument | 2022345480 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2037 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 223 S Monroe St was $3,243 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| Municipality | New Buffalo City |
| Unified School District | New Buffalo Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $310,200 | $620,400 | |
| 2025 | $3,243.00 | ||
| 2023 | $186,000 | $372,000 | |
| 2022 | $2,700.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 223 S Monroe St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 2 in force |
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 risk around 223 S Monroe St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP serves 2,845 people · EPA ID MI0004685 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2020–2022) 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 132 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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