Berrien County property record for 426 S Berrien St, New Buffalo, MI 49117
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 936 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,616 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 62-8200-0224-06-8 |
| Primary APN | 62-8200-0224-06-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 936 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 426 S BERRIEN ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEW BUFFALO |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49117-1604 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | PT OF BLK 224 VIRGINIA ADD TO VILL OF NEW BUFFALO COM 66' NWLY OF SE COR BLK 224 TH NWLY ON ELY LN BLK 224 66'TH SWLY PAR TO CLAY ST 132'TH SELY PAR TO CHICAGO ST 66'TH NELY 132'TO POB |
| Legal Subdivision | VIRGINIA ADD |
| Legal Block | 224 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 11301 |
426 S Berrien St is owned by a company that acquired it in October 2023.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 19291 STROMER RD, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-8973 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 19, 2004 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 19, 2004 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 1, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2490 / 274 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 25, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 03415/2128 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Nov 8, 2023 |
| Property Address | 426 S BERRIEN ST, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-1604 |
| Document Number | 03415/2128 |
| Book / Page | 3415 / 2128 |
| Map Reference | LB E PG 291 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 25, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023392510 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 28, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 19291 STROMER RD, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-8973 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 313, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-0313 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 426 S Berrien St was $2,616, up 7.3% from the year before.
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 | $120,600 (+17.54%) | $241,200 (+17.54%) | |
| 2025 | $2,616.00 (+7.35%) | $102,600 | $205,200 |
| 2024 | $2,437.00 | ||
| 2023 | $79,800 | $159,600 | |
| 2022 | $2,233.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 426 S Berrien St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 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.
Wildfire risk around 426 S Berrien 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 97% of the US · lower than 93% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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 132 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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