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$66,762$63 / 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 50How 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

511 RIVER ST

BUCHANAN, MI 49107
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,063 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1849
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$67K
$34K low$100K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$772 (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.$51,800 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$58,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$103,600

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.0.17
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.

H
Buchanan High SchoolA
High · Grades 8–12 · 1.1 mi
M
Buchanan Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 5–7 · 1.2 mi
E
Ottawa Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–1 · 1.2 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

511 River St 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Buchanan 49107
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Buchanan 49107
  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Berrien County
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Buchanan 49107
  • Among the oldest 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.

This home
$79K$800K

This home is worth less than almost all 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$66,762
CheaperTypical $231,155Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$63
CheaperTypical $164Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,063 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,432 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.74 acBigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built1849
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 511 River St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBuchanan 49107Berrien County
Estimated valuepricier than$66,762almost no homes5% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$63almost no homes4% of homes
Living areabigger than1,063 ft²22% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac11% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than1849almost no homesalmost no homes

About 511 River St

How much is 511 River St, Buchanan, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 511 River St, Buchanan, MI is $66,762 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $33,556 to $99,968. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 511 River St, Buchanan, MI last sell?

511 River St, Buchanan, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 511 River St, Buchanan, MI?

511 River St, Buchanan, MI has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,063 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 511 River St, Buchanan, MI built?

511 River St, Buchanan, MI was built in 1849, making it 177 years old.

What schools serve 511 River St, Buchanan, MI?

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

How does 511 River St, Buchanan, MI compare to other homes in Buchanan 49107?

Among the 4,098 homes in Buchanan 49107, it is worth more than almost none of them ($66,762 against a typical $231,155), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($63 against a typical $164), it is bigger than 22% of them (1,063 ft² against a typical 1,432 ft²), its lot is bigger than 11% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.74 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1849 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of Berrien County, it is worth more than 5% 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 511 River St, Buchanan, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 511 River St, Buchanan, MI was $772. The county assessed it at $51,800.

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