Berrien County property record for 4817 Backus Ct, Buchanan, MI 49107 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
| Square Footage | 1,725 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 27,007 sqft (0.62 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $134,900 (2017) |
| Tax Bill | $2,033.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 06-6770-0011-05-4 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Building Area | 1,725 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,150 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 1,150 sqft Basement |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,150 sqft Unfinished |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Lot Area | 27,007 sqft (0.62 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 203 ft x 133 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft Garage |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
| Street Address | 4817 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 AT NE COR LOT 11 TH S ON E LN LOTS 11 & 12 203.67' TH S89DEG49'45''W 133.28' TH |
| 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 06-6770-0011-05-4
Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4817 BACKUS CT, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-8453 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 18, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Dec 28, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED FCU |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 28, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 28, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 14, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 20173193-1848 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3193 / 1848 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 15, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 003404/480 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | May 18, 2023 |
| Property Address | 4817 BACKUS CT, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-8453 |
| Document Number | 003404/480 |
| Book / Page | 3404 / 480 |
| Map Reference | VOL 13 PG 60 |
| Instrument Date | May 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023380768 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 09, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4817 BACKUS CT, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-8453 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 4817 BACKUS CT, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-8453 |
| Document Number | 03193/1848 |
| Book / Page | 3193 / 1848 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 3193-1848 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 09, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,161.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4817 BACKUS CT, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-8453 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0031931850 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 3193-1850 |
| Name | UNITED FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2048 |
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 | $141,200 (+29.54%) | $282,400 (+29.54%) | |
| 2025 | $2,033.00 (+7.68%) | ||
| 2023 | $109,000 | $218,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,888.00 |
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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