Berrien County property record for 505 Berrien St, Buchanan, MI 49107
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 866 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $15,000 (Jun 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $1,557 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 58-6900-0038-00-8 |
| Primary APN | 58-6900-0038-00-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 866 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 866 sqft |
| Basement Area | 576 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 576 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 505 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 38 RYNEARSONS ADD TO CITY OF BUCHANAN |
| Legal Subdivision | RYNEARSONS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 38 |
| Legal Unit | 38 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BUCHANAN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 20200 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 505 BERRIEN ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1605 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 9, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 9, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 13, 1982 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1645 / 681 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 505 BERRIEN ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1605 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 12, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 505 BERRIEN ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1605 |
| Document Number | 03419/3498 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 26, 2024 |
| Book Page | 3419/3498 |
| Instrument | 2024397056 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2039 |
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 | $71,700 (+56.89%) | $143,400 (+56.89%) | |
| 2025 | $1,557.00 (+7.83%) | ||
| 2023 | $45,700 | $91,400 | |
| 2022 | $1,444.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 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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