Berrien County property record for 505 Main St, Buchanan, MI 49107
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,288 sqft · built 1901 |
| Lot Size | 0.37 acres (16,117 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $31,500 (Feb 1977) |
| Tax Bill | $1,537 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 58-0026-0136-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 58-0026-0136-00-3 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,288 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,288 sqft |
| Basement Area | 988 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 988 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1901 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1901 |
| Lot Area | 16,117 sqft (0.37 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 211 ft deep x 69 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 505 MAIN ST |
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| City | BUCHANAN |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49107-1343 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 SIN |
| Legal Description | COM 654' S & 451.2' E OF NW COR OF NE1/4 OF SE1/4 SEC 26 T7S R18W TH S 66' E 255.8' TO C/L MAIN ST N 19DEG 45' W ON C/L 70' W |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 07S |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Lot Number | 70 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BUCHANAN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 20200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Buchanan North and West Neighborhoods Historic District listed 2011 · 575 contributing resources · NRIS 11000863 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of June 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 505 MAIN ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1343 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Feb 18, 1977 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 18, 1977 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 1, 1975 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1040 / 593 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of June 5, 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 | $104,500 (+66.67%) | $209,000 (+66.67%) | |
| 2025 | $1,537.00 (+7.86%) | ||
| 2023 | $62,700 | $125,400 | |
| 2022 | $1,425.00 |
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 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 405 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Mercury Fiber.
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