5485 Buffalo Rd, Buchanan, MI 49107 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 5485 Buffalo Rd, Buchanan, MI 49107

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Lot Size10.6 acres (463,914 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$100 (Nov 1990)
Tax Bill$298 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2007 Transfer
Jan 2007 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN05-0008-0013-07-6

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN05-0008-0013-07-6
Alternative APN
  • 11-05-0008-0013-07-6

Exterior

Lot Area463,914 sqft (10.6 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address5485 BUFFALO RD
CityBUCHANAN
StateMI
Zip49107-8273
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning CodeR-1 LOW DE
Legal DescriptionCOM 1320'N0DEG10'25''E & 391.5' S89DEG50'50''E OF S1/4 PST SEC 8 T8S R18W TH S89DEG50'50''E 586.22' TH S 566.6'TH S52DEG35'W 737.67'TH N 1016.4'TO POB
Legal Range18W
Legal Township08S
Legal Section08
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionBERTRAND
Census Block Group1
Census Block1026
Census Tract20300

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address5615 BUFFALO RD, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-8200
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 22, 2007Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jan 22, 2007Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 6, 1990 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 6, 1990 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 6, 1979 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page1439 / 690
Last Transfer DateJan 3, 2007
Transfer Doc02772/0346
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2007: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateJan 22, 2007
Property Address5485 BUFFALO RD, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-8273
Document Number02772/0348
Book / Page2772 / 0348
Instrument DateJan 5, 2007
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 5, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address5615 BUFFALO RD, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-8200

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address5615 BUFFALO RD, NILES, MI 49120

January 2007: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateJan 22, 2007
Property Address5485 BUFFALO RD, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-8273
Document Number02772/0346
Book / Page2772 / 0346
Instrument DateJan 3, 2007
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 5, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address5615 BUFFALO RD, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-8200

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5615 BUFFALO RD, NILES, MI 49120

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyBerrien County
County SubdivisionBertrand Township
Unified School DistrictBuchanan Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$72,800 (+3.56%)$145,600 (+3.56%)
2025$298.00 (+16.41%)$70,300 (+66.98%)$140,600 (+66.98%)
2024$256.00 (-3.4%)
2023$42,100$84,200
2022$265.00

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
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2010)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimJul 2010 · rainfall accumulation

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 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 15 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35
Midwest Energy & Communications
Fiber
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Mercury Fiber
Fixed Wireless
150 / 20

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