Berrien County property record for 4801 Backus Ct, Buchanan, MI 49107 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
| Square Footage | 1,400 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 27,007 sqft (0.62 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $96,439 (2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,684.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 06-6770-0011-04-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,400 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,400 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 1,400 sqft Basement |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,400 sqft Unfinished |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch Style |
| Lot Area | 27,007 sqft (0.62 acres) |
| Lot Depth | 203 ft Depth |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Area | 552 sqft Garage |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
| Street Address | 4801 BACKUS CT |
|---|---|
| City | BUCHANAN |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49107-8453 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT OF LOTS 11 & 12 PLAT OF RIVER SHORES BEG ON N LN LOT 11 N89DEG 48'25''E 133.26' FROM NW COR LOT 11 TH N89DEG48'25''E |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVER SHORES |
| Legal Lot Number | 11-12 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Minor Civil Division | BUCHANAN |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2040 |
| Census Tract | 20200 |
Source: Berrien County records · APN 06-6770-0011-04-6
Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4801 BACKUS CT, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-8453 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 08, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED FCU |
| May 10, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit UNITED FCU |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 13, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 13, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 07, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 3139 / 72 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 30, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2538000647 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 4801 BACKUS CT, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-8453 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 09, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 03191/2449 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 08, 2017 |
| Book Page | 3191/2449 |
| Instrument | 3191-2449 |
| Name | UNITED FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2037 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 4801 BACKUS CT, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-8453 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 09, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 03205/0434 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 10, 2018 |
| Book Page | 3205/0434 |
| Name | UNITED FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | May 25, 2028 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise). |
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 | $133,100 (+30.75%) | $266,200 (+30.75%) | |
| 2025 | $3,684.00 (+91.68%) | ||
| 2023 | $101,800 | $203,600 | |
| 2022 | $1,922.00 |
4801 Backus Ct is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with direct wildfire exposure (Low risk).
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Berrien County (26021C), updated September 10, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Low 20th percentile of exposed land nationally · 52nd in Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Low — 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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