Berrien County property record for 515 Cecil St, Buchanan, MI 49107
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 736 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.158 acres (6,882 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,525 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 58-4500-0092-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 58-4500-0092-00-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 736 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 736 sqft |
| Basement Area | 624 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 624 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Lot Area | 6,882 sqft (0.158 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 138 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 515 CECIL ST |
|---|---|
| City | BUCHANAN |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49107-1707 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 SIN |
| Legal Description | LOT 92 LIBERTY HGTS ADD TO CITY OF BUCHANAN |
| Legal Subdivision | LIBERTY HGTS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 92 |
| Legal Unit | 92 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BUCHANAN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 20200 |
515 Cecil St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2024.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 515 CECIL ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1707 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 16, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 16, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 1, 1976 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3340 / 1619 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 14, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000407914 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 515 CECIL ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1707 |
| Document Number | 03340/1619 |
| Book / Page | 3340 / 1619 |
| Map Reference | LB6 PG6 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 15, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $860.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 515 CECIL ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1707 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 515 Cecil St was $1,525, up 2.5% from the year before.
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 | $52,800 (+5.81%) | $105,600 (+5.81%) | |
| 2025 | $1,525.00 (+2.49%) | $49,900 | $99,800 |
| 2024 | $1,488.00 | ||
| 2023 | $43,900 | $87,800 | |
| 2022 | $1,394.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 515 Cecil 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 515 Cecil 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 314 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Mercury Fiber.
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