Berrien County property record for 517 Cecil St, Buchanan, MI 49107
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,078 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.238 acres (10,367 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (Oct 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,867 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 58-4500-0091-00-0 |
| Primary APN | 58-4500-0091-00-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,078 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,078 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 672 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Lot Area | 10,367 sqft (0.238 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 138 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
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| Street Address | 517 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 | ENTIRE LOT 91 & N1/2 OF LOT 90 LIBERTY HGTS ADD TO CITY OF BUCHANAN |
| Legal Subdivision | LIBERTY HGTS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 90-91 |
| Legal Unit | 91,90 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BUCHANAN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 20200 |
517 Cecil St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2018.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 517 CECIL ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1707 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 26, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 26, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 26, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3220 / 3386 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 14, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 03100/1627 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 26, 2018 |
| Property Address | 517 CECIL ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1707 |
| Document Number | 03220/3386 |
| Book / Page | 3220 / 3386 |
| Map Reference | LB6 PG6 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 26, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $731.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 517 CECIL ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1707 |
| Document Number | 0032203389 |
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| Date | Oct 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 3220/3389 |
| Name | RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 517 Cecil St was $1,867 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.2% 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 | $72,000 (+5.57%) | $144,000 (+5.57%) | |
| 2025 | $1,867.00 (+2.19%) Homeowner's exemption | $68,200 | $136,400 |
| 2024 | $1,827.00 | ||
| 2023 | $59,500 | $119,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,730.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 517 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 517 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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