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$140,766$144 / 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 74How 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

609 RIVER ST

BUCHANAN, MI 49107
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
975 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.
0.81 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
5
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$141K
$104K low$178K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,238 (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.$114,500 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$129,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$229,000

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
CountyBERRIEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.81
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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.

H
Buchanan High SchoolA
High · Grades 8–12 · 1.2 mi
M
Buchanan Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 5–7 · 1.3 mi
E
Ottawa Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–1 · 1.4 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

609 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.

  • Worth less than 86% of homes in Buchanan 49107
  • Costs less per square foot than 71% of homes in Berrien County
  • Smaller than 86% of homes in Berrien County
  • Has a bigger lot than 67% of homes in Berrien County
  • Older than 74% 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.

This home
$79K$800K

This home is worth more than 14% 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$140,766
CheaperTypical $231,155Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$144
CheaperTypical $164Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Living area975 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,432 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size0.81 ac
SmallerTypical 0.74 acBigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 609 River St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBuchanan 49107Berrien County
Estimated valuepricier than$140,76614% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14435% of homes29% of homes
Living areabigger than975 ft²15% of homes14% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.81 ac51% of homes67% of homes
Year builtnewer than194036% of homes26% of homes

About 609 River St

How much is 609 River St, Buchanan, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 609 River St, Buchanan, MI is $140,766 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $103,923 to $177,609. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 609 River St, Buchanan, MI last sell?

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

How big is 609 River St, Buchanan, MI?

609 River St, Buchanan, MI has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 975 square feet of living space and a 0.81-acre lot.

When was 609 River St, Buchanan, MI built?

609 River St, Buchanan, MI was built in 1940, making it 86 years old.

What schools serve 609 River St, Buchanan, MI?

609 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 609 River St, Buchanan, MI compare to other homes in Buchanan 49107?

Among the 4,098 homes in Buchanan 49107, it is worth more than 14% of them ($140,766 against a typical $231,155), its price per square foot is higher than 35% of them ($144 against a typical $164), it is bigger than 15% of them (975 ft² against a typical 1,432 ft²), its lot is bigger than 51% of them (0.81 ac against a typical 0.74 ac) and it is newer than 36% of them (1940 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of Berrien County, it is worth more than 17% 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 609 River St, Buchanan, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 609 River St, Buchanan, MI was $2,238. The county assessed it at $114,500.

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