321 Sylvan St, Buchanan, MI 49107 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 321 Sylvan St, Buchanan, MI 49107

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 2 ba · 976 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size	0.336 acres (14,636 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$119,750 (Oct 2020)
Tax Bill	$2,677 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`58-4500-0041-00-2`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`58-4500-0041-00-2`
Alternative APN	`11-58-4500-0041-00-2`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Building Area	976 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	976 sqft
Basement Area	976 sqft
Unfinished Basement	976 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1950
Effective Year Built	Effective 1950
Lot Area	14,636 sqft (0.336 acres)
Lot Dimensions	138 ft deep x 106 ft wide
Garage Area	308 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	321 SYLVAN ST
City	BUCHANAN
State	MI
Zip	49107-1645
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-1 SIN
Legal Description	LOTS 41 & 42 LIBERTY HGTS ADD TO CITY OF BUCHANAN
Legal Subdivision	LIBERTY HGTS ADD
Legal Lot Number	41-42
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Township / Civil Division	BUCHANAN
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3010
Census Tract	20200

Owner

321 Sylvan St is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2020.

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

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	16326 GARDNER RD, GALIEN, MI 49113-9757
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 30, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 30, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Nov 17, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2020293346
Deed Book / Page	3298 / 354
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 14, 2014
Prior Transfer Doc	03087/2056
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Oct 30, 2020
Property Address	321 SYLVAN ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1645
Document Number	003298/354
Book / Page	3298 / 354
Map Reference	LB 6 PG 6
Instrument Date	Oct 16, 2020
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TTL CO LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$1,032.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	321 SYLVAN ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1645

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	321 SYLVAN ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1645

Mortgage

Document Number	0003298356
Date	Oct 30, 2020
Instrument	3298/356

Lender

Name	UNITED FCU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 321 Sylvan St was $2,677, up 2.2% from the year before.

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		$93,200 (+4.48%)	$186,400 (+4.48%)
2025	$2,677.00 (+2.21%) Homeowner's exemption	$89,200	$178,400
2024	$2,619.00
2023		$77,300	$154,600
2022	$2,478.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 321 Sylvan St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 321 Sylvan St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within 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 314 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Mercury Fiber.

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