315 Short St, Buchanan, MI 49107 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 315 Short St, Buchanan, MI 49107

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 788 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size	0.07 acres (3,049 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$49,000 (Dec 2022)
Tax Bill	$1,990 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2022 Sale Jan 2017 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`58-1600-0048-00-7`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`58-1600-0048-00-7`
Alternative APN	`11-58-1600-0048-00-7`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Building Area	788 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	788 sqft
Basement Area	384 sqft
Unfinished Basement	384 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1925
Effective Year Built	Effective 1925
Lot Area	3,049 sqft (0.07 acres)
Lot Dimensions	66 ft deep x 46 ft wide
Garage Area	546 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	315 SHORT ST
City	BUCHANAN
State	MI
Zip	49107-1318
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-1 SIN
Legal Description	COM 66' S & 99' E OF NW COR OF LOT B JOSEPH DEMONTS ADD TO CITY OF BUCHANAN TH E 66' TO SHORT ST S 46.5' W 66' N 46.5' TO BEG
Legal Subdivision	JOSEPH DEMONTS ADD
Legal Lot Number	B
Legal Unit	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

315 Short St is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2022.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	15551 E RIVER RD, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-9119
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 30, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION
Jan 3, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 30, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 30, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jan 3, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2022370367
Deed Book / Page	3396 / 338
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Dec 30, 2022
Property Address	315 SHORT ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1318
Document Number	003396/338
Book / Page	3396 / 338
Instrument Date	Dec 21, 2022
Instrument	2022370367
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023
Title Company	ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$367.50
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	315 SHORT ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1318

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	15551 E RIVER RD, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-9119

January 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Jan 3, 2017
Property Address	315 SHORT ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1318
Document Number	03159/2471
Book / Page	3159 / 2471
Instrument Date	Dec 30, 2016
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$129.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	15078 RANGE LINE RD, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-9113

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 315 Short St was $1,990.

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		$50,700	$101,400
2025	$1,990.00
2023		$32,000	$64,000
2022	$1,490.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 315 Short St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1981.

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

Wildfire risk around 315 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
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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