Berrien County property record for 311 W Smith St, Buchanan, MI 49107
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $193 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 58-0035-0161-00-7 |
| Primary APN | 58-0035-0161-00-7 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
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| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 311 W SMITH ST |
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| City | BUCHANAN |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49107-1563 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 SIN |
| Legal Description | COM 66' W OF NW COR OF LOT 1 BLK E A B CLARK ADD TO CITY OF BUCHANAN TH S 132' W 66' N 132' E 66' TO BEG SEC 35 T7S R18W |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 07S |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | BLK E A B CLARK ADD |
| Legal Block | E |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Legal Unit | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BUCHANAN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4027 |
| 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.
311 W Smith St, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual who acquired it in March 2019.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 401 W SMITH ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1544 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 2, 2000 |
| Deed Sale | May 2, 2000 |
| Prior Sale | Jul 20, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2081 / 89 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 15, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 03234/1904 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 12, 2019 |
| Property Address | 311 W SMITH ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1563 |
| Document Number | 03234/1904 |
| Book / Page | 3234 / 1904 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 15, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $12.90 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 410 S DEAN ST, BRADFORD, IN 47107 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 410 S DEAN ST, BRADFORD, IN 47107 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 311 W Smith St was $193.
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 | $24,200 | $48,400 | |
| 2025 | $193.00 | ||
| 2023 | $6,800 | $13,600 | |
| 2022 | $183.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 311 W Smith 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 | 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 311 W Smith 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 94% of the US · lower than 87% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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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