Berrien County property record for 2565 Oak Forest Rd, Buchanan, MI 49107
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,424 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 4.13 acres (179,903 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $6,500 (Apr 1976) |
| Tax Bill | $2,800 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Transfer Sep 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-0015-0004-01-1 |
| Primary APN | 05-0015-0004-01-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,424 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,424 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,424 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,424 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Lot Area | 179,903 sqft (4.13 acres) |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
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| Street Address | 2565 OAK FOREST RD |
|---|---|
| City | BUCHANAN |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49107-9254 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 LOW DE |
| Legal Description | COM 900' N OF CEN SEC 15 T8S R18W TH N 300' TH E 600' TH S 300' TH W 600' TO POB SURVEY 1004/344 |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BERTRAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 20300 |
2565 Oak Forest Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in February 2026.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2565 OAK FOREST RD, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-9254 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Sep 26, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit UNITED FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 1976 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 1976 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000452671 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2565 OAK FOREST RD, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-9254 |
| Document Number | 003471/200 |
| Book / Page | 3471 / 200 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026452671 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2565 OAK FOREST RD, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-9254 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 2565 OAK FOREST RD, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-9254 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 03184/1387 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Book Page | 3184/1387 |
| Instrument | 3184-1387 |
| Name | UNITED FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Sep 25, 2027 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2565 Oak Forest Rd was $2,800 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.2% from the year before.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Bertrand Township |
| Unified School District | Buchanan Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $214,600 (+11.65%) | $429,200 (+11.65%) | |
| 2025 | $2,800.00 (+3.21%) Homeowner's exemption | $192,200 | $384,400 |
| 2024 | $2,713.00 | ||
| 2023 | $149,600 | $299,200 | |
| 2022 | $2,609.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2565 Oak Forest Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.
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 Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2010 · rainfall accumulation |
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 2565 Oak Forest Rd 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 10 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Midwest Energy & Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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