312 Main St, Buchanan, MI 49107 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 312 Main St, Buchanan, MI 49107

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,324 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size	0.124 acres (5,401 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$41,500 (May 1990)
Tax Bill	$1,634 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2025 Transfer Oct 2017 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`58-1600-0051-01-6`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`58-1600-0051-01-6`
Alternative APN	`11-58-1600-0051-01-6`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Building Area	1,324 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	838 sqft
Basement Area	352 sqft
Unfinished Basement	352 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1925
Effective Year Built	Effective 1925
Lot Area	5,401 sqft (0.124 acres)
Lot Dimensions	90 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage Area	484 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	312 MAIN ST
City	BUCHANAN
State	MI
Zip	49107-1305
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-1 SIN
Legal Description	PART OF BLK B JOS DEMONTS ADD TO CITY OF BUCHANAN COM 172.5' S OF NW COR OF BLK B TH S 60.5' TH E 90' TH N 60.5' TH W 90' TO POB
Legal Subdivision	JOS DEMONTS ADD
Legal Block	B
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Township / Civil Division	BUCHANAN
Census Block Group	5
Census Block	5001
Census Tract	20200

Historic Designation

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

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	312 MAIN ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1305
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Husband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 24, 2025	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Oct 2, 2017	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 25, 1990 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 25, 1990 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jul 2, 1987 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	1421 / 135
Last Transfer Date	Jul 24, 2025
Transfer Doc	03455/3600
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2025: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Jul 24, 2025
Property Address	312 MAIN ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1305
Document Number	03455/3600
Book / Page	3455 / 3600
Map Reference	MB R PG 489
Instrument Date	Jul 24, 2025
Instrument	2025437858
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 5, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	312 MAIN ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1305

October 2017: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Oct 2, 2017
Property Address	312 MAIN ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1305
Document Number	03185/0489
Book / Page	3185 / 0489
Map Reference	MB R PG489
Instrument Date	Sep 25, 2017
Instrument	3185-0489
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 5, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Severalty
Address	312 MAIN ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1305

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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		$96,800 (+32.6%)	$193,600 (+32.6%)
2025	$1,634.00 (+2.19%) Homeowner's exemption	$73,000 (+32.49%)	$146,000 (+32.49%)
2024	$1,599.00 (+5.54%)
2023		$55,100	$110,200
2022	$1,515.00

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

Flood

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	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

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
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.

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 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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