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701 E Smith St, Buchanan, MI 49107 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 701 E Smith St, Buchanan, MI 49107 · Last verified June 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms2 Beds
Bathrooms1 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1957
Square Footage1,232 sqft Living Area
Lot Size8,843 sqft (0.203 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$166,000 (2021)
Tax Bill$2,650.00 (2025)

Owner

Source: Berrien County records · APN 58-4500-0149-00-8

Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address701 E SMITH ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1725
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 27, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORP
Dec 23, 2020Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
HONOR CU
Oct 05, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 27, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 27, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 05, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page3346 / 444
Prior Transfer DateDec 15, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc003306/183
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

September 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateSep 27, 2021
Property Address701 E SMITH ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1725
Document Number003346/444
Book / Page3346 / 444
Map ReferenceLB 6 PG 6
Instrument DateSep 24, 2021
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 09, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,427.60
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address701 E SMITH ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1725

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship
Address2491 YANKEE ST, NILES, MI 49120-3908

Mortgage

Document Number0003346446
DateSep 27, 2021
Instrument3346/446
Lender
NameAMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORP
TypeFunding / Finance Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueOct 01, 2051

December 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateDec 23, 2020
Property Address701 E SMITH ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1725
Document Number003306/183
Book / Page3306 / 183
Map ReferenceLB 6 PG 6
Instrument DateDec 15, 2020
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 09, 2023
Title CompanyMICHIGAN TRUSTED TITLE AGENCY, MICHIGAN TRUSTED TITLE AGCY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address701 E SMITH ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1725

Mortgage

Document Number0003306185
DateDec 23, 2020
Instrument3306/185
Lender
NameHONOR CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueJan 01, 2036

October 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateOct 05, 2018
Property Address701 E SMITH ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1725
Document Number03219/0026
Book / Page3219 / 0026
Map ReferenceLB6 PG6
Instrument DateSep 28, 2018
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 09, 2023
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$765.40
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address701 E SMITH ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1725

Mortgage

Document Number0000321927
DateOct 05, 2018
Instrument3219/27
Lender
NameUNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueOct 01, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berrien County records · Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyBerrien County
MunicipalityBuchanan City
Unified School DistrictBuchanan Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$82,100 (+4.45%)$164,200 (+4.45%)
2025$2,650.00 (+2.24%) Homeowner's exemption$78,600 (+13.42%)$157,200 (+13.42%)
2024$2,592.00 (+5.71%)
2023$69,300$138,600
2022$2,452.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Berrien County (26021C), updated September 10, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN58-4500-0149-00-8
Alternative APN
  • 11-58-4500-0149-00-8

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Baths
Building Area1,232 sqft Living Area
1st Floor1,232 sqft 1st Floor
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1957
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1957
Lot Area8,843 sqft (0.203 acres)
Depth X Width138 ft x 64 ft Depth x Width
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage Area525 sqft Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemHVAC Cooling
Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address701 E SMITH ST
CityBUCHANAN
StateMI
Zip49107-1725
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 149 LIBERTY HGTS ADD TO CITY OF BUCHANAN
Legal SubdivisionLIBERTY HGTS ADD
Legal Lot Number149
Legal Unit149
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Minor Civil DivisionBUCHANAN
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3012
Census Tract20200

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