Berrien County property record for 5 Ponchartrain Dr, New Buffalo, MI 49117
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $331 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-4870-0082-00-5 |
| Primary APN | 41-4870-0082-00-5 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 42 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | PONCHARTRAIN DR |
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| City | NEW BUFFALO |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49117 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | SELECTZONI |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 BLK 22 MICHIANA SHORES SUB NO 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | MICHIANA SHORES SUB |
| Legal Block | 22 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Legal Unit | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1068 |
| Census Tract | 11302 |
5 Ponchartrain Dr, residential vacant land, is held in a trust since May 2026.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2039 N LINCOLN AVE, J, CHICAGO, IL 60614-4531 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Irrevocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 7, 1991 |
| Deed Sale | May 7, 1991 |
| Prior Sale | Sep 9, 1983 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1459 / 1265 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 12, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000460848 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | May 14, 2026 |
| Property Address | PONCHARTRAIN DR, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117 |
| Document Number | 0000460848 |
| Book / Page | 3477 / 1901 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026460848 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Irrevocable Trust |
| Address | 2039 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60614-4598 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Ponchartrain Dr was $331.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | New Buffalo Township |
| Municipality | Michiana Village |
| Unified School District | New Buffalo Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $29,600 | $59,200 | |
| 2025 | $331.00 | ||
| 2023 | $24,600 | $49,200 | |
| 2022 | $292.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Ponchartrain Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2017.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 34 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 123 units insured incl. 89 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2017 · river or lake flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 5 Ponchartrain Dr is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NEW BUFFALO serves 1,900 people · EPA ID MI0004680 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 304 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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