Berrien County property record for 485 E Elm Valley Rd, Buchanan, MI 49107
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,473 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 10 acres (435,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $71,500 (Nov 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,470 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-0030-0007-03-0 |
| Primary APN | 06-0030-0007-03-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,473 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,266 sqft |
| Basement Area | 320 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 320 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Lot Area | 435,600 sqft (10 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 485 E ELM VALLEY RD |
|---|---|
| City | BUCHANAN |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49107-9230 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AG |
| Legal Description | SPLIT ON 11/07/2014 FROM 06-0030-0007-01-8; COM AT S 1/4 PST SEC 30 T7S R18W TH W 7 CHS 70 LKS TH N2DEG40'W 13 CHS, TH E 7 CH 70 LKS, TH S2DEG40'E 13 CHS TO POB |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 07S |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BUCHANAN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 20100 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 485 E ELM VALLEY RD, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-9230 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 5, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 5, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 14, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 3086 / 2388 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 6, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 03065/2193 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | May 22, 2026 |
| Property Address | 485 E ELM VALLEY RD, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-9230 |
| Document Number | 0000461498 |
| Book / Page | 3478 / 404 |
| Instrument Date | May 7, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026461498 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 485 E ELM VALLEY RD, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-9230 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000461498, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 22, 2026 |
| Book Page | 3478/404 |
| Instrument | 2026461498 |
| Name | UNITED FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | May 25, 2036 |
| Rate | 6.37% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
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 | $115,400 (+60.28%) | $230,800 (+60.28%) | |
| 2025 | $1,470.00 (+8.49%) | ||
| 2023 | $72,000 | $144,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,355.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024
| 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 |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Midwest Energy & Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Mercury Fiber.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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