Berrien County property record for 3875 Ponchartrain Dr, New Buffalo, MI 49117
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,550 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,009 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-4850-0254-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 41-4850-0254-00-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,550 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,280 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,280 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,280 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 147 ft deep x 47 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 3875 PONCHARTRAIN DR |
|---|---|
| City | NEW BUFFALO |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49117-9158 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SELECTZONI |
| Legal Description | THE NELY 25'OF LOT 3 WHOSE SWLY LN IS PAR WITH NELY LN OF LOT 3 & SWLY 1/2 OF LOT 4 WHOSE NELY LN IS PAR WITH SWLY LN OF LOT 4 BLK 10 MICHIANA SHORES SUB NO 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | MICHIANA SHORES SUB |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3-4 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1089 |
| Census Tract | 11302 |
3875 Ponchartrain Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2000.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3875 PONCHARTRAIN DR, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-9158 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 4, 2000 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 4, 2000 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2077 / 1037 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3875 Ponchartrain Dr was $2,009 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | New Buffalo Township |
| Municipality | Michiana Village |
| Unified School District | New Buffalo Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $171,900 | $343,800 | |
| 2025 | $2,009.00 | ||
| 2023 | $181,500 | $363,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,777.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3875 Ponchartrain Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2017.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 34 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 123 units insured incl. 89 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2017 · river or lake flooding |
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 3875 Ponchartrain Dr 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NEW BUFFALO serves 1,900 people · EPA ID MI0004680 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 304 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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