415 S Smith St, New Buffalo, MI 49117 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 415 S Smith St, New Buffalo, MI 49117

Property Summary

Property Type	Residential Vacant Land
Lot Size	0.2 acres (8,712 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Tax Bill	$1,166 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2021 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`62-8200-0219-11-1`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`62-8200-0219-11-1`
Alternative APN	`11-62-8200-0219-11-1`

Exterior

Lot Area	8,712 sqft (0.2 acres)
Lot Dimensions	132 ft deep x 66 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	415 S SMITH ST
City	NEW BUFFALO
State	MI
Zip	49117-1749
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Vacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning Code	R-1
Legal Description	PRT OF BLK 219 VIRGINIA ADD TO THE VILL OF NEW BUFFALO DESC AS BEG 132.13' S60DEG03'09W & 147.94' S30DEGE OF THE NELY COR SD
Legal Subdivision	VIRGINIA ADD
Legal Block	219
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Township / Civil Division	NEW BUFFALO
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1001
Census Tract	11301

Owner

Source: Berrien County records · APN 62-8200-0219-11-1

Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	4842 N BELL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625-1908
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Verified Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 16, 2015
Deed Sale	Jun 16, 2015
Deed Book / Page	3106 / 649
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

May 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	May 27, 2021
Property Address	415 S SMITH ST, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-1749
Document Number	03329/1221
Book / Page	3329 / 1221
Map Reference	LB E PG 291
Instrument Date	May 14, 2021
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 09, 2023
Title Company	ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	4842 N BELL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625-1908

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berrien County records · Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Berrien County
Municipality	New Buffalo City
Unified School District	New Buffalo Area School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$22,800 (-22.18%)	$45,600 (-22.18%)
2025	$1,166.00 (+1.92%)
2023		$29,300	$58,600
2022	$1,144.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of September 10, 2024 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

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

Wildfire

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 91% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

Based on FCC filings for 352 locations within half a mile of this property.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water System	NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP serves 2,845 people
Water Source	Purchased surface water from several systems
Last State Inspection	Apr 2025
Lead	2 ppb (2020–2022) 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.