Berrien County property record for 5965 Buffalo Rd, Galien, MI 49113
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,319 sqft · built 1883 |
| Lot Size | 3 acres (130,680 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,137 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-0008-0008-01-0 |
| Primary APN | 05-0008-0008-01-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,319 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,319 sqft |
| Basement Area | 887 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 887 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1883 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1883 |
| Lot Area | 130,680 sqft (3 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 5 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 5965 BUFFALO RD |
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| City | GALIEN |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49113-9712 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AG AGRICUL |
| Legal Description | SPLIT ON 11/03/2014 FROM 05-0008-0008-00-5; BEG 278.52' E OF SW COR SEC 8 T8S R18W TH N0DEG08'14E 188.44' TO INDIAN BOUNDARY LN TH 35DEG36'42"E ON SD LN 86.8' TH E PAR S LN SW 1/4 SD SEC 461.63' TH S0DEG08'14"W 259' TO SD S LN TH W ON SD S LN 512' TO |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BERTRAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 20300 |
5965 Buffalo Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2019.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5965 BUFFALO RD, GALIEN, MI 49113-9712 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 6, 2019 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 6, 2019 |
| Prior Sale | Dec 11, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019252681 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3245 / 1869 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 5, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 3245001869 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 6, 2019 |
| Property Address | 5965 BUFFALO RD, GALIEN, MI 49113-9712 |
| Document Number | 03245/1869 |
| Book / Page | 3245 / 1869 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 5, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 14368 FEDORE RD, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-9156 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5965 BUFFALO RD, GALIEN, MI 49113-9712 |
| Document Number | 0032451873 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 6, 2019 |
| Instrument | 3245/1873 |
| Name | DAN E CARSON ETUX |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 61 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2024 |
| Rate | 5% |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 5965 Buffalo Rd was $1,137 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 | $95,000 | $190,000 | |
| 2025 | $1,137.00 | ||
| 2023 | $61,500 | $123,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,064.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5965 Buffalo 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.
The area around 5965 Buffalo Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Midwest Energy & Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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