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$308,045$150 / 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 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $250,000 on Oct 20, 2023

4553 E RIVER RD

BUCHANAN, MI 49107
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,048 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.
3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1973
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$308K
$272K low$344K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$250,000 · Oct 20, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,394 (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.$156,800 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$161,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$313,600

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.31 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.minimal

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
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Raised Ranch
CountyBERRIEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.00
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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 · 2.0 mi
E
Ottawa Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–1 · 2.3 mi
H
Buchanan High SchoolA
High · Grades 8–12 · 2.5 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

4553 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.

  • Worth more than 70% of homes in Buchanan 49107
  • Costs less per square foot than 68% of homes in Berrien County
  • Bigger than 82% of homes in Buchanan 49107
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Berrien County
  • Newer than 71% of homes in Buchanan 49107

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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$75K$831K

This home is worth more than 70% 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$308,045
CheaperTypical $230,095Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$150
CheaperTypical $164Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Living area2,048 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,428 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Lot size3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.76 acBigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Year built1973
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 71% of homes nearby

How 4553 E River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBuchanan 49107Berrien County
Estimated valuepricier than$308,04570% of homes58% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15040% of homes32% of homes
Living areabigger than2,048 ft²82% of homes77% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3 ac73% of homes87% of homes
Year builtnewer than197371% of homes67% of homes

About 4553 E River Rd

How much is 4553 E River Rd, Buchanan, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 4553 E River Rd, Buchanan, MI is $308,045 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $271,641 to $344,449. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 4553 E River Rd, Buchanan, MI last sell?

4553 E River Rd, Buchanan, MI last sold on Oct 20, 2023 for $250,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 4553 E River Rd, Buchanan, MI?

4553 E River Rd, Buchanan, MI has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,048 square feet of living space and a 3.00-acre lot.

When was 4553 E River Rd, Buchanan, MI built?

4553 E River Rd, Buchanan, MI was built in 1973, making it 53 years old. It is a raised ranch home.

What schools serve 4553 E River Rd, Buchanan, MI?

4553 E River Rd, Buchanan, MI is assigned to Buchanan Middle School (middle), rated B-; Ottawa Elementary School (elementary); Buchanan High School (high), rated A. All sit in Buchanan Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 4553 E River Rd, Buchanan, MI compare to other homes in Buchanan 49107?

Among the 4,098 homes in Buchanan 49107, it is worth more than 70% of them ($308,045 against a typical $230,095), its price per square foot is higher than 40% of them ($150 against a typical $164), it is bigger than 82% of them (2,048 ft² against a typical 1,428 ft²), its lot is bigger than 73% of them (3 ac against a typical 0.76 ac) and it is newer than 71% of them (1973 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of Berrien County, it is worth more than 58% 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 4553 E River Rd, Buchanan, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 4553 E River Rd, Buchanan, MI was $3,394. The county assessed it at $156,800.

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