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317 E Mechanic St, New Buffalo, MI 49117 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 317 E Mechanic St, New Buffalo, MI 49117

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2.5 ba · 1,284 sqft · built 2022
Lot Size1 acres (43,560 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Tax Bill$11,493 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2020 Sale
Mar 2018 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN62-4960-0016-00-3

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN62-4960-0016-00-3
Alternative APN
  • 11-62-4960-0016-00-3

Interior

Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,284 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area856 sqft
Basement Area856 sqft
Unfinished Basement856 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2022
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2022
Lot Area43,560 sqft (1 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address317 E MECHANIC ST
CityNEW BUFFALO
StateMI
Zip49117-1357
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodePUD
Legal DescriptionUNIT 16 MERCHANT STREET COTTAGES LIBER 269 PAGE 1
Legal SubdivisionMERCHANT STREET COTTAGES
Legal Unit16
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionNEW BUFFALO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2051
Census Tract11301

Owner

317 E Mechanic St, a single family home, is owned by an individual.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1306 FORTMAN RD, FORT LORAMIE, OH 45845-9705
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 22, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION
Mar 26, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer
MERIDIAN TITLE, MERIDIAN TITLE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateJan 22, 2020
Property Address317 E MECHANIC ST, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-1357
Document Number03262/2691
Book / Page3262 / 2691
Map ReferenceLB 269 PG 57
Instrument DateJan 17, 2020
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023
Title CompanyACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1306 FORTMAN RD, FORT LORAMIE, OH 45845-9705

March 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateMar 26, 2018
Property Address317 E MECHANIC ST, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-1357
Document Number03201/0691
Book / Page3201 / 0691
Instrument DateMar 22, 2018
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023
Title CompanyMERIDIAN TITLE, MERIDIAN TITLE CORP

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address666 E MAIN ST # C, C, CENTREVILLE, MI 49032-9803

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 317 E Mechanic St was $11,493.

Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyBerrien County
MunicipalityNew Buffalo City
Unified School DistrictNew Buffalo Area School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$384,500$769,000
2025$11,493.00
2023$228,900$457,800
2022$9,765.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 317 E Mechanic 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 10 policies
Nearby Flood Policies10 in force

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 317 E Mechanic St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 SystemNEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP
serves 2,845 people · EPA ID MI0004685
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionApr 2025
Lead2 ppb (2020–2022)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 243 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		1,200 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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