509 W 3rd St, Buchanan, MI 49107 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 509 W 3rd St, Buchanan, MI 49107

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 864 sqft · built 1938
Lot Size	0.338 acres (14,723 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$65,000 (Nov 2018)
Tax Bill	$1,713 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2023 Transfer Nov 2018 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`58-4950-0043-03-1`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`58-4950-0043-03-1`
Alternative APN	`11-58-4950-0043-03-1`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Building Area	864 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	864 sqft
Basement Area	672 sqft
Unfinished Basement	672 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1938
Effective Year Built	Effective 1938
Lot Area	14,723 sqft (0.338 acres)
Lot Dimensions	173 ft deep x 85 ft wide
Garage Area	400 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	509 W 3RD ST
City	BUCHANAN
State	MI
Zip	49107-1140
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-1 SIN
Legal Description	LOT 43 MC CUMBERS ADD TO CITY OF BUCHANAN EXC THE W 47'THEREOF ALSO THAT PT SEC 26 T7S R18W DES AS COM AT SE COR SD LOT 43 TH
Legal Range	18W
Legal Township	07S
Legal Section	26
Legal Subdivision	MC CUMBERS ADD
Legal Lot Number	43
Legal Unit	43,43
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Township / Civil Division	BUCHANAN
Census Block Group	6
Census Block	6003
Census Tract	20200

Owner

Source: Berrien County records, as of June 5, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	509 W 3RD ST, MISHAWAKA, IN 46544-1824
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 30, 2023	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Nov 6, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 6, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Nov 6, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Nov 6, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	3221 / 3389
Last Transfer Date	May 22, 2023
Transfer Doc	03404/3808
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

May 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	May 30, 2023
Property Address	509 W 3RD ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1140
Document Number	03404/3808
Book / Page	3404 / 3808
Map Reference	LB 7 PG 6
Instrument Date	May 22, 2023
Instrument	2023381508
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023

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
Address	509 W 3RD ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1140

November 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Nov 6, 2018
Property Address	509 W 3RD ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1140
Document Number	03221/3389
Book / Page	3221 / 3389
Map Reference	LB7 PG6
Instrument Date	Oct 26, 2018
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$559.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	509 W 3RD ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1140

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of June 5, 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		$77,200 (+12.37%)	$154,400 (+12.37%)
2025	$1,713.00 (+2.21%) Homeowner's exemption	$68,700 (+34.97%)	$137,400 (+34.97%)
2024	$1,676.00 (+5.54%)
2023		$50,900	$101,800
2022	$1,588.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 91% 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.

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 269 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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