Berrien County property record for 305 W 3rd St, Buchanan, MI 49107
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,369 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.182 acres (7,928 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $117 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 58-6870-0004-03-5 |
| Primary APN | 58-6870-0004-03-5 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,369 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,083 sqft |
| Basement Area | 572 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 572 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Lot Area | 7,928 sqft (0.182 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 128 ft deep x 62 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 416 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 305 W 3RD ST |
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| City | BUCHANAN |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49107-1232 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 SIN |
| Legal Description | PART OF LOT 4 ROSS & ALEXANDERS 3RD ADD TO CITY OF BUCHANAN COM AT SE COR OF LOT 4 TH W 61.87' N 128' E 61.87' S 128' TO BEG |
| Legal Subdivision | ROSS & ALEXANDERS 3RD ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Legal Unit | 4,4 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BUCHANAN |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5010 |
| 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.
Source: Berrien County records, as of June 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 305 W 3RD ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1232 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Transfer Date | Feb 5, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 03420/1521 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 7, 2024 |
| Property Address | 305 W 3RD ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1232 |
| Document Number | 03420/1521 |
| Book / Page | 3420 / 1521 |
| Map Reference | MB 27 PG 429 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 5, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024397735 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 21, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 305 W 3RD ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1232 |
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of June 5, 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 |
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| 2026 | $79,100 (+5.33%) | $158,200 (+5.33%) | |
| 2025 | $117.00 (+1.74%) Homeowner's exemption | $75,100 (+39.85%) | $150,200 (+39.85%) |
| 2024 | $115.00 (+3.6%) | ||
| 2023 | $53,700 | $107,400 | |
| 2022 | $111.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
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| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1981–1982) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1982 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 89% of Michigan |
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| 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 405 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Mercury Fiber.
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