Berrien County property record for 4553 E River Rd, Buchanan, MI 49107 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
| Square Footage | 2,048 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 130,680 sqft (3 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,393.00 (2025) |
Source: Berrien County records · APN 06-0013-0012-03-8
Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4553 E RIVER RD, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-9180 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIFTH THIRD BANK WESTERN MICHIGAN |
| Oct 20, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 20, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 20, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 2023391454 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3414 / 2294 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 17, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2491000696 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 4553 E RIVER RD, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-9180 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 09, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 03202/3312 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 17, 2018 |
| Book Page | 3202/3312 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK WESTERN MICHIGAN |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 20, 2023 |
| Property Address | 4553 E RIVER RD, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-9180 |
| Document Number | 03414/2294 |
| Book / Page | 3414 / 2294 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023391454 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 09, 2023 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenant By Entirety |
| Address | 4553 E RIVER RD, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-9180 |
| Document Number | 2023391455 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 20, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023391455 |
| Name | UNITED FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2053 |
Source: Berrien County records · Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Buchanan Township |
| Unified School District | Buchanan Community School District (PK - 12) |
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 | $156,800 (+23.76%) | $313,600 (+23.76%) | |
| 2025 | $3,393.00 (+82.81%) | ||
| 2023 | $126,700 | $253,400 | |
| 2022 | $1,856.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Berrien County (26021C), updated September 10, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 52% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
| Primary APN | 06-0013-0012-03-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 2,048 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 2,048 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 1,400 sqft Basement |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,400 sqft Unfinished |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch Style |
| Lot Area | 130,680 sqft (3 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 5 Total Buildings |
| Heating System | Heat Pump Heating |
|---|
| Street Address | 4553 E RIVER RD |
|---|---|
| City | BUCHANAN |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49107-9180 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BEG 207' W OF S1/4 PST SEC 13 T7S R18W TH W 45' TH N0DEG42'00''E 414.9' TH W 210' TH N00DEG42'E 269.10' TH E 255' TH |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 07S |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Minor Civil Division | BUCHANAN |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 20100 |
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