Berrien County property record for 301 W Front St, Buchanan, MI 49107
| Property Type | Crematorium, Mortuary (Exempt) |
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| Details | 9,308 sqft · built 1860 |
| Lot Size | 0.576 acres (25,091 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,187 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Line of Credit Mar 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 58-1200-0001-05-6 |
| Primary APN | 58-1200-0001-05-6 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 9,308 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1860 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1860 |
| Lot Area | 25,091 sqft (0.576 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 190 ft deep x 132 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 301 W FRONT ST |
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| City | BUCHANAN |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49107-1212 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Crematorium, Mortuary (Exempt) |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 SIN |
| Legal Description | PT OF BLK A A B CLARKS ADD TO CITY OF BUCHANAN COM AT NE COR BLK A TH S 190'TH W 132'TH N 190'TH E 132'TO POB |
| Legal Subdivision | A B CLARKS ADD |
| Legal Block | A |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BUCHANAN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 20200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Buchanan North and West Neighborhoods Historic District listed 2011 · 575 contributing resources · NRIS 11000863 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
301 W Front St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in September 1993.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2650 NILES RD, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-3313 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit STURGIS BANK & TRUST CO |
| Mar 30, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit STURGIS BANK & TRUST CO |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 13, 1993 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 13, 1993 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 19, 1984 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1595 / 1335 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 301 W FRONT ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1212 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | OAK TITLE SERVICES LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 003369/917 |
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| Date | Mar 30, 2022 |
| Book Page | 3369/917 |
| Instrument | 2022349030 |
| Name | STURGIS BANK & TRUST CO |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | STURGIS, MI 49091 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 301 W FRONT ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1212 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | OAK TITLE SERVICES LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 03369/1003 |
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| Date | Mar 30, 2022 |
| Book Page | 3369/1003 |
| Instrument | 2022349038 |
| Name | STURGIS BANK & TRUST CO |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | STURGIS, MI 49091 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 301 W Front St was $8,187.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| Municipality | Buchanan City |
| Unified School District | Buchanan Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $388,200 | $776,400 | |
| 2025 | $8,187.00 | ||
| 2023 | $234,000 | $468,000 | |
| 2022 | $7,450.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 301 W Front St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1996.
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1996) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1996 · 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 301 W Front St is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | BUCHANAN serves 4,871 people · EPA ID MI0000960 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 198 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Mercury Fiber.
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