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1349 Nelson Rd, Saint Joseph, MI 49085 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 1349 Nelson Rd, Saint Joseph, MI 49085

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,540 sqft · built 1963
Lot Size0.59 acres (25,700 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$57,000 (Sep 1983)
Tax Bill$2,915 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2026 Transfer
Jan 2026 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN18-0002-0014-12-7

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN18-0002-0014-12-7
Alternative APN
  • 11-18-0002-0014-12-7

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Building Area1,540 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,540 sqft
Basement Area1,232 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,232 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1963
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1963
Architectural StyleRaised Ranch
Lot Area25,700 sqft (0.59 acres)
Lot Width91 ft Width
Garage Area484 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address1349 NELSON RD
CitySAINT JOSEPH
StateMI
Zip49085-9499
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR2 - SINGL
Legal DescriptionCOM 232.68' W OF SE COR OF NE 1/4 OF SW1/4 SEC 2 T5S R19W TH W 91.11' TH N0DEG28'E 284.11' TH N89DEG57'E 90.85' TH S0DEG25'W 284.18' TO POB PER SUR 1100/1020
Legal Range19W
Legal Township05S
Legal Section02
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionST. JOSEPH
Census Block Group2
Census Block2011
Census Tract1100

Owner

1349 Nelson Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 2026.

Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1349 NELSON RD, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9499
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingLife Estate

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 7, 2026Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jan 7, 2026Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 14, 1983 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 14, 1983 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJul 10, 1978 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page1190 / 541
Last Transfer DateJan 5, 2026
Transfer Doc0003468/55
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2026: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateJan 7, 2026
Property Address1349 NELSON RD, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9499
Document Number0003468/53
Book / Page3468 / 53
Instrument DateJan 5, 2026
Instrument2026449526
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 5, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1349 NELSON RD, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9499

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address1349 NELSON RD, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9499

January 2026: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateJan 7, 2026
Property Address1349 NELSON RD, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9499
Document Number0003468/55
Book / Page3468 / 55
Instrument DateJan 5, 2026
Instrument2026449527
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 17, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1349 NELSON RD, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9499

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1349 Nelson Rd was $2,915 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3% from the year before.

Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyBerrien County
County SubdivisionSt. Joseph Charter Township
Unified School DistrictSt. Joseph Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$121,100 (+5.58%)$242,200 (+5.58%)
2025$2,915.00 (+2.97%) Homeowner's exemption$114,700$229,400
2024$2,831.00
2023$106,900$213,800
2022$2,572.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1349 Nelson Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 1349 Nelson Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemSOUTHWEST MICHIGAN REGIONAL SANITARY SEW
serves 26,780 people · EPA ID MI0003726
Water SourcePurchased surface water from ST JOSEPH
Last State InspectionFeb 2025
Lead1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 184 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Mercury Fiber.

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