Berrien County property record for 705 W Buffalo St, New Buffalo, MI 49117
| Property Type | Clubs, Lodges, Professional Associations |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,920 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.32 acres (13,939 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,334 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 62-8200-0374-01-9 |
| Primary APN | 62-8200-0374-01-9 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 1,920 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Lot Area | 13,939 sqft (0.32 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 107 ft deep x 132 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 705 W BUFFALO ST |
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| City | NEW BUFFALO |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49117-1211 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Clubs, Lodges, Professional Associations |
| Local Zoning Code | GCD |
| Legal Description | COM AT NE COR OF BLK 374 VIRGINIA ADD TO VILLAGE OF NEW BUFFALO TH S30DEG E 132' TH S60DEG W 132' TH N30DEG W 132' TH N60DEG E 132' TO BEG EXC THAT PT TAKEN FOR HWY PURPOSES PER MR33 PG436 UNRE SUR |
| Legal Subdivision | VIRGINIA ADD |
| Legal Block | 374 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2051 |
| Census Tract | 11302 |
705 W Buffalo St, a commercial property, is held in a trust since June 2023.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38791 N OAKCREST LN, WADSWORTH, IL 60083-9557 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 23, 2004 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 23, 2004 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 22, 2004 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2563 / 1 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 9, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 03405/3101 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 9, 2023 |
| Property Address | 705 W BUFFALO ST, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-1211 |
| Document Number | 03405/3101 |
| Book / Page | 3405 / 3101 |
| Map Reference | MB E PG 291 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023382376 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 49003 E MCKEAN DR, NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-9073 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 705 W Buffalo St was $3,334, up 7.4% from the year before.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| Municipality | New Buffalo City |
| Unified School District | New Buffalo Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $218,000 (+2.16%) | $436,000 (+2.16%) | |
| 2025 | $3,334.00 (+7.38%) | $213,400 | $426,800 |
| 2024 | $3,105.00 | ||
| 2023 | $126,500 (+4.72%) | $253,000 (+4.72%) | |
| 2022 | $2,845.00 (+1.53%) | $120,800 | $241,600 |
| 2021 | $2,802.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 705 W Buffalo St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 2 in force |
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 705 W Buffalo 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP serves 2,845 people · EPA ID MI0004685 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2020–2022) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 249 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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