506 Main St, Buchanan, MI 49107 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 506 Main St, Buchanan, MI 49107

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,210 sqft · built 1936
Lot Size	0.361 acres (15,725 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$185,000 (Jul 2026)
Tax Bill	$1,715 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2026 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2020 Mortgage + 5 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`58-4850-0024-00-6`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`58-4850-0024-00-6`
Alternative APN	`11-58-4850-0024-00-6`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Building Area	1,210 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	820 sqft
Basement Area	780 sqft
Unfinished Basement	780 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1936
Effective Year Built	Effective 1936
Lot Area	15,725 sqft (0.361 acres)
Lot Dimensions	204 ft deep x 77 ft wide
Garage Area	468 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Total Buildings	2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	506 MAIN ST
City	BUCHANAN
State	MI
Zip	49107-1389
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-1 SIN
Legal Description	ENTIRE LOT 9 & S1/2 OF LOT 7 BLK B MRS MAHALA MANSFIELDS ADD TO CITY OF BUCHANAN ALSO THE N1/2 OF VACATED ALLEY LYING S OF SD PROPERTY
Legal Subdivision	MRS MAHALA MANSFIELDS ADD
Legal Block	B
Legal Lot Number	7,9
Legal Unit	9,7
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Township / Civil Division	BUCHANAN
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1012
Census Tract	20200

Historic Designation

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

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

506 Main St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2026.

Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	506 MAIN ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1389
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Single Man

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 1, 2026	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE
Sep 25, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIFTH THIRD BANK NA
Jan 8, 2024	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jan 8, 2024	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Jun 28, 2018	Contract Sale, Transfer
May 31, 2018	Land Contract, Transfer
Aug 28, 2017	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 1, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 1, 2026 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Dec 21, 1983 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2026464716
Deed Book / Page	3481 / 1658
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 9, 2023
Prior Transfer Doc	03418/3483
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Jul 1, 2026
Property Address	506 MAIN ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1389
Document Number	0000464716
Book / Page	3481 / 1658
Instrument Date	Jul 1, 2026
Instrument	2026464716
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 22, 2026
Title Company	MERIDIAN TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$140,137.50
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	506 MAIN ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1389

Mortgage

Document Number	0000464717,
Date	Jul 1, 2026
Instrument	2026464717

Lender

Name	CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	180 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2041

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Initial Type	Fixed Rate
Max Rate	-1%

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Property Address	506 MAIN ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1389
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	003292/754
Date	Sep 25, 2020
Book Page	3292/754

Lender

Name	FIFTH THIRD BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2050

January 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Jan 8, 2024
Property Address	506 MAIN ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1389
Document Number	03418/3483
Book / Page	3418 / 3483
Instrument Date	Nov 9, 2023
Instrument	2024395989
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 24, 2024

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	14954 MAIN ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-9125

January 2024: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Jan 8, 2024
Property Address	506 MAIN ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1389
Document Number	03418/3481
Book / Page	3418 / 3481
Map Reference	LB 1 PG 9
Instrument Date	Oct 13, 2023
Instrument	2024395988
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 24, 2024

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4489 CHAMBERLAIN RD, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-8400

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	14954 MAIN ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-9125

June 2018: Contract Sale, Transfer

Document Type	Contract Sale
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Jun 28, 2018
Property Address	506 MAIN ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1389
Document Number	03209/3233
Book / Page	3209 / 3233
Instrument Date	Jun 15, 2018
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	506 MAIN ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1389

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4489 CHAMBERLAIN RD, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-8400
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

May 2018: Land Contract, Transfer

Document Type	Land Contract
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	May 31, 2018
Property Address	506 MAIN ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1389
Document Number	03207/0426
Book / Page	3207 / 0426
Instrument Date	May 26, 2018
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	506 MAIN ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1389

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4489 CHAMBERLAIN RD, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-8400
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

August 2017: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Aug 28, 2017
Property Address	506 MAIN ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1389
Document Number	03181/2112
Book / Page	3181 / 2112
Instrument Date	Aug 23, 2017
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	506 MAIN ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1389

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 506 Main St was $1,715 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.2% from the year before.

Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Berrien County
Municipality	Buchanan City
Unified School District	Buchanan Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$74,800 (-12.92%)	$149,600 (-12.92%)
2025	$1,715.00 (+2.21%) Homeowner's exemption	$85,900	$171,800
2024	$1,678.00
2023		$49,800	$99,600
2022	$1,590.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 506 Main 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

Wildfire risk around 506 Main St is low, with 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 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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