617 W Front St, Buchanan, MI 49107 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 617 W Front St, Buchanan, MI 49107

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1959
Lot Size	0.219 acres (9,540 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$115,000 (Apr 2020)
Tax Bill	$2,460 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2022 Second Mortgage Apr 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`58-1350-0017-00-1`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`58-1350-0017-00-1`
Alternative APN	`11-58-1350-0017-00-1`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Building Area	1,200 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,200 sqft
Basement Area	912 sqft
Unfinished Basement	912 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1959
Effective Year Built	Effective 1959
Lot Area	9,540 sqft (0.219 acres)
Lot Dimensions	127 ft deep x 75 ft wide
Garage Area	440 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	617 W FRONT ST
City	BUCHANAN
State	MI
Zip	49107-1115
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-1 SIN
Legal Description	LOT 17 & THE W1/2 OF LOT 16 COLONIAL GARDENS ADD TO CITY OF BUCHANAN
Legal Subdivision	COLONIAL GARDENS ADD
Legal Lot Number	16-17
Legal Unit	17,16
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Township / Civil Division	BUCHANAN
Census Block Group	6
Census Block	6002
Census Tract	20200

Owner

617 W Front St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2020.

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	617 W FRONT ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1115
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 27, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage NAVY FCU
Apr 28, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage NAVY FCU
Jun 11, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED FCU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 28, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 28, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 28, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	3272 / 2832
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 28, 2016
Prior Transfer Doc	03126/2499
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Property Address	617 W FRONT ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1115
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	617 W FRONT ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1115

Mortgage

Document Number	03395/1970
Date	Dec 27, 2022
Book Page	3395/1970
Instrument	2022369940

Lender

Name	NAVY FCU
Type	Credit Union
Address	VIENNA, VA 22180

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	60 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2027

April 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Apr 28, 2020
Property Address	617 W FRONT ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1115
Document Number	03272/2832
Book / Page	3272 / 2832
Map Reference	LB 8 PG 38
Instrument Date	Apr 17, 2020
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE/MI, CHICAGO TITLE OF MI INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$989.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1483 VALLEY VIEW DR, NILES, MI 49120-8748

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	617 W FRONT ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1115

Mortgage

Document Number	0032722835
Date	Apr 28, 2020
Instrument	3272/2835

Lender

Name	NAVY FCU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2050

June 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Jun 11, 2018
Property Address	617 W FRONT ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1115
Document Number	03208/0446
Book / Page	3208 / 0446
Map Reference	LB8 PG38
Instrument Date	Jun 4, 2018
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$688.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	1483 VALLEY VIEW DR, NILES, MI 49120-8748

Mortgage

Document Number	03207/3243
Date	Jun 8, 2018
Book Page	3207/3243

Lender

Name	UNITED FCU
Type	Credit Union
Address	SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 617 W Front St was $2,460 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.2% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Berrien County
Municipality	Buchanan City
Unified School District	Buchanan Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$95,500 (+11.44%)	$191,000 (+11.44%)
2025	$2,460.00 (+2.24%) Homeowner's exemption	$85,700	$171,400
2024	$2,406.00
2023		$70,500	$141,000
2022	$2,277.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 617 W Front 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

Wildfire risk around 617 W Front St 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	None beyond ember reach

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

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 269 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: Mercury Fiber.

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