Berrien County property record for 4779 Backus Ct, Buchanan, MI 49107 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,623 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.62 acres (27,007 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $18,000 (Feb 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $2,357 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-6770-0011-03-8 |
| Primary APN | 06-6770-0011-03-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,623 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,605 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,605 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,605 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 27,007 sqft (0.62 acres) |
| Lot Depth | 203 ft Depth |
| Garage Area | 836 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 4779 BACKUS CT |
|---|---|
| City | BUCHANAN |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49107-8463 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT OF LOTS 11 & 12 PLAT OF RIVER SHORES BEG AT NW COR LOT 11 TH N89DEG48'25''E 133.26' TH S00DEG00' 37''W 203.56' TH |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVER SHORES |
| Legal Lot Number | 11-12 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BUCHANAN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2040 |
| Census Tract | 20200 |
Source: Berrien County records · APN 06-6770-0011-03-8
Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4779 BACKUS CT, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-8463 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 18, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 18, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1952 / 590 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 12, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 03034/1660 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $163,100 (+1.24%) | $326,200 (+1.24%) | |
| 2025 | $2,357.00 (+3.29%) Homeowner's exemption | $161,100 (+25.08%) | $322,200 (+25.08%) |
| 2024 | $2,282.00 (+4.34%) | ||
| 2023 | $128,800 | $257,600 | |
| 2022 | $2,187.00 |
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 · Last verified October 2026
| 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.
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