301 Sylvan St, Buchanan, MI 49107 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 301 Sylvan St, Buchanan, MI 49107

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,133 sqft · built 1928
Lot Size	0.257 acres (11,195 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$125,000 (Dec 2018)
Tax Bill	$2,008 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2018 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2018 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`58-4500-0051-00-8`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`58-4500-0051-00-8`
Alternative APN	`11-58-4500-0051-00-8`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Building Area	1,133 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,120 sqft
Basement Area	560 sqft
Unfinished Basement	560 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1928
Effective Year Built	Effective 1928
Lot Area	11,195 sqft (0.257 acres)
Lot Dimensions	138 ft deep x 81 ft wide
Garage Area	336 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	301 SYLVAN ST
City	BUCHANAN
State	MI
Zip	49107-1645
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-1 SIN
Legal Description	LOT 51 & THE N1/2 OF LOT 50 LIBERTY HGTS ADD TO CITY OF BUCHANAN ALLEY VACATED PER 943/461 & 462
Legal Subdivision	LIBERTY HGTS ADD
Legal Lot Number	50-51
Legal Unit	51,50
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Township / Civil Division	BUCHANAN
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3010
Census Tract	20200

Owner

301 Sylvan St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2018.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	301 SYLVAN ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1645
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 21, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC
Apr 3, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 21, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 21, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	May 14, 1998 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	3225 / 2442
Prior Transfer Date	Apr 2, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc	03201/3157
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Dec 21, 2018
Property Address	301 SYLVAN ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1645
Document Number	03225/2442
Book / Page	3225 / 2442
Map Reference	LB 6 PG 6
Instrument Date	Dec 19, 2018
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,075.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	301 SYLVAN ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1645

Mortgage

Document Number	0032252443
Date	Dec 21, 2018
Instrument	3225/2443

Lender

Name	RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2049

April 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Apr 3, 2018
Property Address	301 SYLVAN ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1645
Document Number	03201/3157
Book / Page	3201 / 3157
Instrument Date	Apr 2, 2018
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4882 NILES BUCHANAN RD, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-8456

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	301 SYLVAN ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1645

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 301 Sylvan St was $2,008 with a homeowner's exemption.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Berrien County
Municipality	Buchanan City
Unified School District	Buchanan Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$76,700	$153,400
2025	$2,008.00
2023		$64,200	$128,400
2022	$1,860.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 301 Sylvan St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

The area around 301 Sylvan St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

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 System	BUCHANAN serves 4,871 people · EPA ID MI0000960
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Oct 2024
Lead	3 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 314 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Mercury Fiber.

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