Berrien County property record for 310 Short St, Buchanan, MI 49107
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,080 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $32,000 (Mar 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $887 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 58-1600-0041-00-2 |
| Primary APN | 58-1600-0041-00-2 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,080 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 310 SHORT ST |
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| City | BUCHANAN |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49107-1319 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 SIN |
| Legal Description | COM 132' W & 132' N OF SE COR OF LOT B JOS DEMONTS ADD TO CITY OF BUCHANAN TH W 132' TO SHORT ST N 66' E 132' S 66' TO BEG |
| Legal Subdivision | JOS DEMONTS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | B |
| Legal Unit | B |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BUCHANAN |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5000 |
| 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.
310 Short St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2024.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 310 SHORT ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1319 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 23, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 23, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 13, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3098 / 708 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 9, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 03435/2108 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 310 SHORT ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1319 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 310 SHORT ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1319 |
| Document Number | 03471/1375 |
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| Date | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Book Page | 3471/1375 |
| Instrument | 2026452940 |
| Name | RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FORT WAYNE, IN 46804 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2056 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 310 Short St was $887 with a homeowner's exemption, down 29.8% from the year before.
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 | $60,900 (+22.04%) | $121,800 (+22.04%) | |
| 2025 | $887.00 (-29.77%) Homeowner's exemption | $49,900 | $99,800 |
| 2024 | $1,263.00 | ||
| 2023 | $33,700 | $67,400 | |
| 2022 | $1,184.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 310 Short St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 310 Short St 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 |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 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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