Berrien County property record for 402 W Front St, Buchanan, MI 49107
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,143 sqft · built 1868 |
| Lot Size | 0.223 acres (9,714 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $94,000 (Jun 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $3,219 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 58-6850-0001-00-7 |
| Primary APN | 58-6850-0001-00-7 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 2,143 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,474 sqft |
| Basement Area | 700 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 700 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1868 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1868 |
| Lot Area | 9,714 sqft (0.223 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 98 ft deep x 99 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 572 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 402 W FRONT ST |
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| City | BUCHANAN |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49107-1112 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 SIN |
| Legal Description | THE S 98.5' OF LOT 1 BLK 13 ROSS & ALEXANDERS ADD TO CITY OF BUCHANAN |
| Legal Subdivision | ROSS & ALEXANDERS ADD |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Legal Unit | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BUCHANAN |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5009 |
| Census Tract | 20200 |
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 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
402 W Front St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2017.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 402 W FRONT ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1112 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 16, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 16, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 21, 1990 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1696 / 220 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 2, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 03186/0464 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 11, 2017 |
| Property Address | 402 W FRONT ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1112 |
| Document Number | 03186/0464 |
| Book / Page | 3186 / 0464 |
| Map Reference | VOL20 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 2, 2017 |
| Instrument | 3186-0464 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 402 FRONT ST, NILES, MI 49120-2241 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 402 W Front St was $3,219 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.2% from the year before.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| Municipality | Buchanan City |
| Unified School District | Buchanan Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $118,300 (+4.14%) | $236,600 (+4.14%) | |
| 2025 | $3,219.00 (+2.22%) Homeowner's exemption | $113,600 | $227,200 |
| 2024 | $3,149.00 | ||
| 2023 | $99,000 | $198,000 | |
| 2022 | $2,978.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 402 W Front 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 risk around 402 W Front St is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% of Michigan |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BUCHANAN serves 4,871 people · EPA ID MI0000960 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 198 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Mercury Fiber.
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