Berrien County property record for 5490 E Galien Buchanan Rd, Buchanan, MI 49107
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,347 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.93 acres (40,511 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $17,000 (Jul 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $1,098 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-0005-0001-09-0 |
| Primary APN | 05-0005-0001-09-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,347 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,116 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,116 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,116 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Lot Area | 40,511 sqft (0.93 acres) |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|
| Street Address | 5490 E GALIEN BUCHANAN RD |
|---|---|
| City | BUCHANAN |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49107-8239 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AG AGRICUL |
| Legal Description | COM AT NE COR OF NE1/4 OF SEC 5 T8S R18W TH S 246' TH W 165' TH N 246' TH E 165' TO POB |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BERTRAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 20300 |
5490 E Galien Buchanan Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2005.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5490 E GALIEN BUCHANAN RD, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-8239 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 26, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 26, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 11, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2631 / 283 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002263 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5490 E Galien Buchanan Rd was $1,098 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Bertrand Township |
| Unified School District | Buchanan Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $110,200 | $220,400 | |
| 2025 | $1,098.00 | ||
| 2023 | $64,200 | $128,400 | |
| 2022 | $1,032.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5490 E Galien Buchanan Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 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 risk around 5490 E Galien Buchanan Rd is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 20 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 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
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