Berrien County property record for 4 Pond Path, New Buffalo, MI 49117
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,003 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $18,085 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Mortgage Nov 2017 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 62-7185-0004-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 62-7185-0004-00-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,003 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,145 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 4 POND PATH |
|---|---|
| City | NEW BUFFALO |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49117-2019 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | PUD |
| Legal Description | UNIT 4 SUMMER SCHOOL COTTAGE SUMMER SCHOOL COTTAGES AND SCHOOLHOUSE LOFTS CONDOMINIUM LIBER 134 PAGE 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUMMER SCHOOL COTTAGES |
| Legal Unit | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2072 |
| Census Tract | 11302 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4 POND PATH, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-2019 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GOLD STAR MORTGAGE FINANCIAL GROUP CORP |
| Nov 13, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE MICHIGAN LLC |
| Oct 4, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 23, 2016 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 23, 2016 |
| Prior Sale | Sep 27, 2011 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3140 / 342 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 31, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 03433/4478 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 4 POND PATH, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 642 NELSON CT, GENEVA, IL 60134-4686 |
| Document Number | 0003470/14 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Book Page | 3470/14 |
| Instrument | 2026451596 |
| Name | GOLD STAR MORTGAGE FINANCIAL GROUP CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ANN ARBOR, MI 48105 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 4 POND PATH, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 03189/1245 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 13, 2017 |
| Book Page | 3189/1245 |
| Instrument | 3189-1245 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE MICHIGAN LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546 |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.5% |
| Type Change Date | Dec 1, 2022 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.25% |
| Max Rate At Change | 5.5% |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
| Max Rate | 8.5% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 4, 2023 |
| Property Address | 4 POND PATH, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-2019 |
| Document Number | 03413/1758 |
| Book / Page | 3413 / 1758 |
| Map Reference | LB 134 PG 1 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 22, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023390347 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2052 N LINCOLN PARK W APT 810, 810, CHICAGO, IL 60614-4743 |
| Document Number | 2023390348 |
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| Date | Oct 4, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023390348 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2053 |
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| Municipality | New Buffalo City |
| Unified School District | New Buffalo Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $385,200 (+1.8%) | $770,400 (+1.8%) | |
| 2025 | $18,085.00 (+3.7%) | $378,400 (+1.5%) | $756,800 (+1.5%) |
| 2024 | $17,439.00 (+67.15%) | ||
| 2023 | $372,800 | $745,600 | |
| 2022 | $10,433.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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.
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 TOWNSHIP serves 2,845 people · EPA ID MI0004685 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2020–2022) action level 15 ppb |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 352 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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