Berrien County property record for 4617 Mead Rd, Buchanan, MI 49107
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,632 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 4.98 acres (216,929 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $359,000 (Jul 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,283 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-0025-0002-05-2 |
| Primary APN | 06-0025-0002-05-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,632 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,632 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,632 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,632 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Lot Area | 216,929 sqft (4.98 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 4617 MEAD RD |
|---|---|
| City | BUCHANAN |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49107-9162 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-RA |
| Legal Description | COM 1788' W & 738' S OF NE COR FRL SEC 25 T7S R18W TH W 242' TH S 821' TH S55DEGE 238.2' TH N31DEG10'E 91' TH N 879.5' TO POB |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 07S |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BUCHANAN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3038 |
| Census Tract | 20100 |
4617 Mead Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2025.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4617 MEAD RD, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-9162 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 9, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 9, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 8, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025436743 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3454 / 3189 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 4, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 02881/3139 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 4617 MEAD RD, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-9162 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 03254/0940 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 28, 2019 |
| Book Page | 3254/0940 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2029 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4617 Mead Rd was $1,283 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.5% from the year before.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Buchanan Township |
| Unified School District | Buchanan Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $169,800 (+9.83%) | $339,600 (+9.83%) | |
| 2025 | $1,283.00 (+3.47%) Homeowner's exemption | $154,600 | $309,200 |
| 2024 | $1,240.00 | ||
| 2023 | $124,500 | $249,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,195.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 4617 Mead Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1996–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2018 · river or lake flooding |
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 4617 Mead Rd is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 26 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Midwest Energy & Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Mercury Fiber.
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