51222 E Arnold Dr, New Buffalo, MI 49117 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 51222 E Arnold Dr, New Buffalo, MI 49117

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 3 ba · 3,264 sqft
Lot Size0.47 acres (20,473 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$654,000 (Oct 2011)
Tax Bill$18,075 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2018 Mortgage
Jan 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN39-2000-0028-00-1

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN39-2000-0028-00-1
Alternative APN
  • 11-39-2000-0028-00-1

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,264 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,842 sqft
Basement Area1,842 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,842 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Architectural StyleColonial
Lot Area20,473 sqft (0.47 acres)
Garage Area576 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address51222 E ARNOLD DR
CityNEW BUFFALO
StateMI
Zip49117-8933
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeSELECTZONI
Legal DescriptionLOT 28 EIFFEL TOWER BLUFFS
Legal SubdivisionEIFFEL TOWER BLUFFS
Legal Lot Number28
Legal Unit28
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionNEW BUFFALO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1039
Census Tract11302

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address115 WOODLEY RD, WINNETKA, IL 60093-3737
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 29, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM
COMPASS MORTGAGE INC
Jan 3, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
CITIBANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 17, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 17, 2011 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 1, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page2971 / 2063
Last Transfer DateMay 15, 2025
Transfer Doc003451/450
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Property Address51222 E ARNOLD DR, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-8933
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number03206/2847
DateMay 29, 2018
Book Page3206/2847
Lender
NameCOMPASS MORTGAGE INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressWARRENVILLE, IL 60555
Agreement
TypeARM
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 1, 2048
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate4.5%
Type Change DateJun 1, 2023
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change2.5%
Max Rate At Change6.6%
Index1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate9.5%

January 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Property Address51222 E ARNOLD DR, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-8933
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE, MIS

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number03261/0929
DateJan 3, 2020
Book Page3261/0929
Lender
NameCITIBANK NA
TypeBank
Address6368
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueJan 1, 2040

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyBerrien County
County SubdivisionNew Buffalo Township
MunicipalityGrand Beach Village
Unified School DistrictNew Buffalo Area School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$625,800 (-11.36%)$1,251,600 (-11.36%)
2025$18,075.00 (+13.34%)
2023$706,000$1,412,000
2022$15,947.00

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 34 individual policies
Nearby Flood Policies123 units insured
incl. 89 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2017)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimAug 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 RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 95% of Michigan
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 SystemGRAND BEACH
serves 272 people · EPA ID MI0002730
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MICHIANA
Last State InspectionOct 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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

ProviderMax 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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