51214 E Arnold Dr, New Buffalo, MI 49117 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 51214 E Arnold Dr, New Buffalo, MI 49117

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 4 ba · 4,305 sqft · built 1990
Lot Size	1 acres (43,560 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$1,000,000 (Oct 2001)
Tax Bill	$15,776 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2019 Mortgage Aug 2018 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`39-2000-0022-03-7`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`39-2000-0022-03-7`
Alternative APN	`11-39-2000-0022-03-7`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	4 Baths
Half Baths	2 Half Baths
Building Area	4,305 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	2,870 sqft
Basement Area	2,870 sqft
Unfinished Basement	2,870 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1990
Effective Year Built	Effective 1990
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Lot Area	43,560 sqft (1 acres)
Garage Area	864 sqft
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	51214 E ARNOLD DR
City	NEW BUFFALO
State	MI
Zip	49117-8933
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	SELECTZONI
Legal Description	LOTS 22 23 & 24 EIFFEL TOWER BLUFFS
Legal Subdivision	EFFEL TOWER BLUFFS
Legal Lot Number	22-24
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Township / Civil Division	NEW BUFFALO
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1039
Census Tract	11302

Owner

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

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	403 N WABASH AVE, 10B, CHICAGO, IL 60611-3600
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 25, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer · ARM CHEMICAL BANK
Aug 17, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 31, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Oct 31, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	2191 / 2026
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Jul 25, 2019
Property Address	51214 E ARNOLD DR, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-8933
Document Number	03244/1974
Book / Page	3244 / 1974
Map Reference	LB 24 PG 24
Instrument Date	Jul 22, 2019
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	8615 W 121ST ST, PALOS PARK, IL 60464-1214

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2623 N MARSHFIELD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60614-1001

Mortgage

Document Number	0032441976
Date	Jul 25, 2019
Instrument	3244/1976

Lender

Name	CHEMICAL BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	ARM
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2049

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	3.5%
Adjustable	Adjustable Rate Rider
Type Change Date	Aug 1, 2029
Change Frequency	Annually
Min Rate At Change	2.75%
Max Rate At Change	8.5%
Index	1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate	8.5%

August 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Aug 17, 2018
Property Address	51214 E ARNOLD DR, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-8933
Document Number	03214/2121
Book / Page	3214 / 2121
Map Reference	LB24 PG24
Instrument Date	Aug 10, 2018
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

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

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 567, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-0567

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	8615 W 121ST ST, PALOS PARK, IL 60464-1214

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Berrien County
County Subdivision	New Buffalo Township
Municipality	Grand Beach Village
Unified School District	New Buffalo Area School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$489,800 (-34.69%)	$979,600 (-34.69%)
2025	$15,776.00 (+13.34%)
2023		$750,000	$1,500,000
2022	$13,919.00

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

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on Record median of 34 individual policies
Nearby Flood Policies	123 units insured incl. 89 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (2017)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 1
Most Recent Claim	Aug 2017 · river or lake flooding

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; 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 98% of the US · lower than 95% 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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	GRAND BEACH serves 272 people · EPA ID MI0002730
Water Source	Purchased surface water from MICHIANA
Last State Inspection	Oct 2025
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	1 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 124 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250

May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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