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$284,736$175 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

15053 E RIVER RD

BUCHANAN, MI 49107
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,631 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.98 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$285K
$260K low$310K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,220 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$136,300 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$121,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$272,600

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyBERRIEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.98
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Buchanan Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 5–7 · 1.0 mi
E
Ottawa Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–1 · 1.3 mi
H
Buchanan High SchoolB+
High · Grades 8–12 · 1.5 mi

District: Buchanan Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 49107These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.97
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.24

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,777
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.152 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,585
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,291
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.46%

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How this home compares

15053 E River Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Has a bigger lot than 69% of homes in Berrien County
  • Older than 95% of homes in Berrien County

What homes are worth in Buchanan 49107

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$85K$902K

This home is worth more than 63% of homes in Buchanan 49107.

How it measures up in Buchanan 49107

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Buchanan 49107.

Estimated value$284,736
CheaperTypical $237,198Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$175
CheaperTypical $167Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Living area1,631 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,428 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Lot size0.98 ac
SmallerTypical 0.75 acBigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 15053 E River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBuchanan 49107Berrien County
Estimated valuepricier than$284,73663% of homes53% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17555% of homes42% of homes
Living areabigger than1,631 ft²63% of homes59% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.98 ac54% of homes69% of homes
Year builtnewer than190011% of homes5% of homes

About 15053 E River Rd

How much is 15053 E River Rd, Buchanan, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 15053 E River Rd, Buchanan, MI is $284,736 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $259,780 to $309,692. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 15053 E River Rd, Buchanan, MI last sell?

15053 E River Rd, Buchanan, MI last sold on Oct 14, 1988, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 15053 E River Rd, Buchanan, MI?

15053 E River Rd, Buchanan, MI has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,631 square feet of living space and a 0.98-acre lot.

When was 15053 E River Rd, Buchanan, MI built?

15053 E River Rd, Buchanan, MI was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 15053 E River Rd, Buchanan, MI?

15053 E River Rd, Buchanan, MI is assigned to Buchanan Middle School (middle), rated B+; Ottawa Elementary School (elementary); Buchanan High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Buchanan Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 15053 E River Rd, Buchanan, MI compare to other homes in Buchanan 49107?

Among the 4,100 homes in Buchanan 49107, it is worth more than 63% of them ($284,736 against a typical $237,198), its price per square foot is higher than 55% of them ($175 against a typical $167), it is bigger than 63% of them (1,631 ft² against a typical 1,428 ft²), its lot is bigger than 54% of them (0.98 ac against a typical 0.75 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1900 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of Berrien County, it is worth more than 53% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 15053 E River Rd, Buchanan, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 15053 E River Rd, Buchanan, MI was $1,220. The county assessed it at $136,300.

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