Berrien County property record for 505 W Front St, Buchanan, MI 49107
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.125 acres (5,445 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $36,000 (Nov 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,812 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 58-1350-0004-00-7 |
| Primary APN | 58-1350-0004-00-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 864 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Lot Area | 5,445 sqft (0.125 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 99 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 364 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 505 W FRONT ST |
|---|---|
| City | BUCHANAN |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49107-1113 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 SIN |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 COLONIAL GARDENS ADD TO CITY OF BUCHANAN |
| Legal Subdivision | COLONIAL GARDENS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Legal Unit | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BUCHANAN |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6004 |
| Census Tract | 20200 |
505 W Front St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2012.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 505 W FRONT ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1113 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 29, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 29, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 4, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3017 / 1981 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 28, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 03017/1981 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 505 W Front St was $1,812 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $81,900 | $163,800 | |
| 2025 | $1,812.00 | ||
| 2023 | $62,400 | $124,800 | |
| 2022 | $1,680.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 505 W Front 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 505 W Front 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 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 198 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Mercury Fiber.
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