Berrien County property record for 501 Berrien St, Buchanan, MI 49107
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,738 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $13,500 (Apr 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $991 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 58-6900-0040-00-2 |
| Primary APN | 58-6900-0040-00-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,738 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,162 sqft |
| Basement Area | 576 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 576 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 501 BERRIEN ST |
|---|---|
| City | BUCHANAN |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49107-1605 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 SIN |
| Legal Description | LOT 40 RYNEARSONS ADD TO CITY OF BUCHANAN |
| Legal Subdivision | RYNEARSONS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 40 |
| Legal Unit | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BUCHANAN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 20200 |
501 Berrien St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2014.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4285 CURRAN RD, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-9213 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 8, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 8, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3068 / 790 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 20, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 03068/0790 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 501 Berrien St was $991 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.3% from the year before.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| Municipality | Buchanan City |
| Unified School District | Buchanan Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $76,700 (+16.92%) | $153,400 (+16.92%) | |
| 2025 | $991.00 (+2.27%) Homeowner's exemption | $65,600 | $131,200 |
| 2024 | $969.00 | ||
| 2023 | $46,800 | $93,600 | |
| 2022 | $921.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 501 Berrien St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 501 Berrien St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 87% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BUCHANAN serves 4,871 people · EPA ID MI0000960 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 314 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Mercury Fiber.
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