Berrien County property record for 609 River St, Buchanan, MI 49107
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 975 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.814 acres (35,458 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,237 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 58-2000-0235-03-0 |
| Primary APN | 58-2000-0235-03-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 975 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 975 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,020 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,020 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Lot Area | 35,458 sqft (0.814 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 216 ft deep x 164 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 1,256 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 609 RIVER ST |
|---|---|
| City | BUCHANAN |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49107-1490 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 SIN |
| Legal Description | SPLIT/COMBINED ON 02/04/2014 FROM 58-2000-0023-00-1, 58-2000-0024-00-8, 58-2000-0200-00-1, 58-2000-0199-01-1, 58-2000-0206-00-9, 58-2000-0243-00-1, 58-2000-0242-00-5, 58-0025-0275-00-5, 58-2000-0235-02-5, 58-2000-0235-01-7, 58-2000-0231-00-3; ALL LOT |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 07S |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | ENGLISH & HOLMES ADD |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6-6 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BUCHANAN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 20200 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 609 RIVER ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1490 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 3, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 03084/1011 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $114,500 (-11.45%) | $229,000 (-11.45%) | |
| 2025 | $2,237.00 (+2.24%) Homeowner's exemption | $129,300 (+88.21%) | $258,600 (+88.21%) |
| 2024 | $2,188.00 (+5.6%) | ||
| 2023 | $68,700 | $137,400 | |
| 2022 | $2,072.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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: 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 201 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Mercury Fiber.
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