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231 E Buffalo St, New Buffalo, MI 49117 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 231 E Buffalo St, New Buffalo, MI 49117

Property Summary

Property TypeHotel
Details4,404 sqft
Lot Size0.63 acres (27,443 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$100 (Jul 1996)
Tax Bill$6,616 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2026 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN62-0010-0010-07-7

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN62-0010-0010-07-7
Alternative APN
  • 11-62-0010-0010-07-7

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area4,404 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Fire ResistanceMasonry Walls, Wood Interior
Lot Area27,443 sqft (0.63 acres)
Lot Width152 ft Width
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address231 E BUFFALO ST
CityNEW BUFFALO
StateMI
Zip49117-1107
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Hotel
Local Zoning CodeGCD
Legal DescriptionCOM 93' N60DEG E OF NE COR LOT 6 BLK 1 ROSE ADD TO VILL OF NEW BUFFALO IN SEC 10 T8S R21W TH N60DEG E 152' TH S30DEG E 125' TH N60DEG E 65' TH S30DEG E 42.75' TH S60DEG W 165' TH N30DEG W 12.75' TH S60DEG W 52' TH N30DEG W 155' TO POB
Legal Range21W
Legal Township08S
Legal Section10
Legal SubdivisionROSE ADD
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number6
Legal Unit6
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionNEW BUFFALO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2016
Census Tract11302

Owner

231 E Buffalo St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in July 1996.

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address214 S JAMESON ST, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-1439
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 29, 1996 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 29, 1996 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJun 17, 1996 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page1764 / 94
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateMay 22, 2026
Property Address231 E BUFFALO ST, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-1107
Document Number0000461456
Book / Page3478 / 146
Instrument DateMay 14, 2026
Instrument2026461456
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLimited Liability Partnership
Address214 S JAMESON ST, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-1439

Mortgage

Document Number0000461457,
DateMay 22, 2026
Instrument2026461457
Lender
NameEVERETT CREDIT UNION
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term180 Months
DueMay 14, 2041
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate5.74%
Initial TypeAdjustable Rate
AdjustableAdjustable Rate Rider
Max Rate-1%

Mortgage

Document Number0000461459,
DateMay 22, 2026
Book Page3478/176
Instrument2026461459
Lender
NameEVERETT CREDIT UNION
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term6 Months
DueNov 13, 2026
Interest
Rate6.37%
Max Rate-1%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 231 E Buffalo St was $6,616.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyBerrien County
MunicipalityNew Buffalo City
Unified School DistrictNew Buffalo Area School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$393,500$787,000
2025$6,616.00
2023$199,300$398,600
2022$5,621.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 231 E Buffalo 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 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

Wildfire risk around 231 E Buffalo 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 RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 SystemNEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP
serves 2,845 people · EPA ID MI0004685
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionApr 2025
Lead2 ppb (2020–2022)
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 243 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		1,200 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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