Berrien County property record for 940 Chippewa St, Buchanan, MI 49107
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 810 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.703 acres (30,623 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $92,000 (Apr 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,076 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 58-7500-0018-00-7 |
| Primary APN | 58-7500-0018-00-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 810 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 810 sqft |
| Basement Area | 810 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 810 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Lot Area | 30,623 sqft (0.703 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 464 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 940 CHIPPEWA ST |
|---|---|
| City | BUCHANAN |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49107-1124 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 SIN |
| Legal Description | LOT 18 TREAT & HOWES ADD TO CITY OF BUCHANAN |
| Legal Subdivision | TREAT & HOWES ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Legal Unit | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BUCHANAN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 20200 |
940 Chippewa St is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2016.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 936 CHIPPEWA ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1124 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 13, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 13, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 20, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3133 / 1012 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 19, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 02991/2508 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 940 CHIPPEWA ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1124 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 936 CHIPPEWA ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107-1124 |
| Document Number | 03364/2701 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 23, 2022 |
| Book Page | 3364/2701 |
| Instrument | 2022343972 |
| Name | HONOR CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI 49103 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2037 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 940 Chippewa St was $3,076, up 2.5% from the year before.
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 | $98,600 (+34.15%) | $197,200 (+34.15%) | |
| 2025 | $3,076.00 (+2.53%) | $73,500 | $147,000 |
| 2024 | $3,000.00 | ||
| 2023 | $61,900 | $123,800 | |
| 2022 | $2,803.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 940 Chippewa 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 risk around 940 Chippewa 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 | 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 175 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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