Berrien County property record for 259 E Front St, Buchanan, MI 49107 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
| Square Footage | 3,060 sqft Total Area |
| Lot Size | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Tax Bill | $6,831.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 58-1600-0004-04-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 3,060 sqft Total Area |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Fire Resistance Class | Buildings 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 Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 90 ft x 56 ft Depth x Width |
| Total Buildings | 2 Total Buildings |
| Street Address | 259 E FRONT ST |
|---|---|
| City | BUCHANAN |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49107-1407 |
| Property Usage | Commercial Property Usage |
| Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Legal Description | COMBINED ON 10/13/2021 FROM 58-1600-0004-00-0, 58-1600-0004-02-6; THAT PT OF BLK A JOSEPH DEMONT'S ADD TO VILLAGE (NOW CITY) |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 07S |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | THAT PT OF BLK A JOSEPH DEMONTS ADD |
| Legal Block | A |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Minor Civil Division | BUCHANAN |
| Census Blockgroup | 5 |
| Census Block | 5016 |
| Census Tract | 20200 |
Source: Berrien County records · APN 58-1600-0004-04-0
Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 224 W HILL ST, 400, CHICAGO, IL 60610-2926 |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Building or Construction Mortgage NEEDHAM BANK |
| Aug 05, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 22, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 03420/4211 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 259 E FRONT ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1407 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 08, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 224 W HILL ST 400, 400, CHICAGO, IL 60610-2926 |
| Document Number | 03472/1292 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Book Page | 3472/1292 |
| Instrument | 2026454440 |
| Name | NEEDHAM BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WELLESLEY HILLS, MA 02481 |
| Type | Building or Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 05, 2021 |
| Property Address | 259 E FRONT ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1407 |
| Document Number | 0003339/39 |
| Book / Page | 3339 / 39 |
| Map Reference | VOL R PG 489 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 09, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16765 HURON DR, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-9477 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 415 N DEARBORN ST 4TH FL 4TH, CHICAGO, IL 60654-4626 |
Source: Berrien County records · Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| Municipality | Buchanan City |
| Unified School District | Buchanan Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $138,900 (+0.22%) | $277,800 (+0.22%) | |
| 2025 | $6,831.00 (+3.94%) | $138,600 (+26.81%) | $277,200 (+26.81%) |
| 2024 | $6,572.00 (+19.62%) | ||
| 2023 | $109,300 | $218,600 | |
| 2022 | $5,494.00 |
259 E Front St is in FEMA Zone AE, inside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Berrien County (26021C), updated September 10, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE 1% annual chance, base flood elevation determined |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | Yes flood insurance required for federally backed mortgages |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach of burnable land |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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