481 Buffalo Rd, Galien, MI 49113 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 481 Buffalo Rd, Galien, MI 49113

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 ba · 2,088 sqft
Lot Size0.52 acres (22,651 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Tax Bill$3,736 (2022)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2020 Transfer
Nov 2019 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN09-0012-0002-00-3

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN09-0012-0002-00-3
Alternative APNs
  • 11-09-0012-0002-00-3
  • 09-0012-0002-03-0

Exterior

Lot Area22,651 sqft (0.52 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address481 BUFFALO RD
CityGALIEN
StateMI
Zip49113-9718
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionSPLIT ON 08/19/2025 FROM 09-0012-0002-00-3; THE E1/2 OF THE FOL BEG AT THE S1/4 COR OF SEC 12 T8S R19W TH N00DEG19?E 231? TH E 196.66? TH S00DEG13?20?W 231? TO THE S LN OF SD SEC TH W ALONG SD S LN 197.04? TO POB
Legal Range19W
Legal Township08S
Legal Section12
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionGALIEN
Census Block Group2
Census Block2002
Census Tract11500

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address12992 RED ARROW HWY, SAWYER, MI 49125-9174
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 11, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Nov 18, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer
ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateFeb 11, 2020
Property Address481 BUFFALO RD, GALIEN, MI 49113-9718
Document Number03264/2548
Book / Page3264 / 2548
Instrument DateFeb 3, 2020
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 12, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1063 US HIGHWAY 12, GALIEN, MI 49113-9721

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address315 KILEY DR, GALIEN, MI 49113-9622

November 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateNov 18, 2019
Property Address481 BUFFALO RD, GALIEN, MI 49113-9718
Document Number03256/1996
Book / Page3256 / 1996
Instrument DateNov 8, 2019
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 12, 2026
Title CompanyACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$774.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address481 BUFFALO RD, GALIEN, MI 49113-9718

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyBerrien County
County SubdivisionGalien Township
Unified School DistrictBuchanan Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$76,800 (-34.75%)$153,600 (-34.75%)
2023$117,700$235,400
2022$3,736.00

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

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

Values are read at the parcel center point; 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
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 12 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Midwest Energy & Communications
Fiber
1,000 / 1,000
Mercury Fiber
Fixed Wireless
150 / 20

Cell Coverage

5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)

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