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438 E Buffalo St, New Buffalo, MI 49117 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 438 E Buffalo St, New Buffalo, MI 49117

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 ba · 1,444 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size0.56 acres (24,394 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Tax Bill$6,509 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2023 Mortgage
May 2022 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN62-1150-0012-01-0

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN62-1150-0012-01-0
Alternative APN
  • 11-62-1150-0012-01-0

Interior

Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,444 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,444 sqft
Basement Area960 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1950
Lot Area24,394 sqft (0.56 acres)
Lot Dimensions198 ft deep x 126 ft wide
Garage Area264 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address438 E BUFFALO ST
CityNEW BUFFALO
StateMI
Zip49117-1103
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeGCD
Legal DescriptionSPLIT ON 02/03/2014 FROM 62-1150-0012-00-3; LOT 12 & PT OF LOT 33 CENTRAL ADD TO VILLAGE OF NEW BUFFALO DESC AS BEG AT SW'LY COR SD LOT 12 TH N58DEG50'50E ON SE'LY LN SD LOT 60.05' TO SE'LY COR SD LOT TH N30DEG59'31"W ON NE'LY LN SD LOTS 12 & 33 250'
Legal SubdivisionCENTRAL ADD
Legal Lot Number12-12
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionNEW BUFFALO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2006
Census Tract11302

Owner

Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 1454, LA GRANGE PARK, IL 60526-9554
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 21, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
May 4, 2022Administrator's Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
ACCELERATE PROPERTIES LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateDec 21, 2023
Property Address438 E BUFFALO ST, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-1103
Document Number03417/4144
Book / Page3417 / 4144
Instrument DateSep 11, 2023
Instrument2023395090
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 18, 2024
Title CompanyACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address622 N BRAINARD AVE, LA GRANGE PARK, IL 60526-5502

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address438 E BUFFALO ST, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-1103

Mortgage

Document Number2023395091
DateDec 21, 2023
Instrument2023395091
Lender
NameLOANDEPOT.COM LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term358 Months
DueOct 1, 2053

May 2022: Administrator's Deed, Transfer

Document TypeAdministrator's Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateMay 4, 2022
Property Address438 E BUFFALO ST, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-1103
Document Number03372/3397
Book / Page3372 / 3397
Map ReferenceLB 6 PG 5
Instrument DateApr 1, 2022
Instrument2022352102
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address5825 W 64TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60638-5382

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1806 HAWTHORNE AVE, WESTCHESTER, IL 60154-4349

Mortgage

Document Number0033723399
DateMay 4, 2022
Instrument3372-3399
Lender
NameACCELERATE PROPERTIES LLC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyBerrien County
MunicipalityNew Buffalo City
Unified School DistrictNew Buffalo Area School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$323,600 (+87.05%)$647,200 (+87.05%)
2025$6,509.00 (+176.51%)
2023$173,000$346,000
2022$2,354.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemNEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP
serves 2,845 people · EPA ID MI0004685
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionApr 2025
Lead2 ppb (2020–2022)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 243 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		1,200 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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