Berrien County property record for 1419 Nelson Rd, Saint Joseph, MI 49085
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,384 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.59 acres (25,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $230,000 (Dec 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $3,976 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-0002-0014-09-7 |
| Primary APN | 18-0002-0014-09-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,384 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,384 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,384 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,384 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 25,700 sqft (0.59 acres) |
| Lot Width | 90 ft Width |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 1419 NELSON RD |
|---|---|
| City | SAINT JOSEPH |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49085-8900 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 - SINGL |
| Legal Description | COM 690.2'S89 DEG 30'W OF SE COR OF NE QTR OF SW QTR FRL SEC 2 T5S R19W TH S89 DEG 30'W 90' TH N 0 DEG 01'E 283.89' TH N89 DEG 30'E 90' TH S 0 DEG 01'W 283.88'TO POB |
| Legal Range | 19W |
| Legal Township | 05S |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. JOSEPH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
1419 Nelson Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2020.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1419 NELSON RD, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-8900 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage INDEPENDENT BANK |
| Nov 9, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NORTHPOINTE BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 4, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 4, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 9, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020296807 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3303 / 410 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 9, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 03048/2013 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 4, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1419 NELSON RD, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-8900 |
| Document Number | 003303/410 |
| Book / Page | 3303 / 410 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 20, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,978.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1419 NELSON RD, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-8900 |
| Document Number | 0003303412 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 4, 2020 |
| Instrument | 3303/412 |
| Name | INDEPENDENT BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Nov 9, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1419 NELSON RD, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-8900 |
| Document Number | 03189/0648 |
| Book / Page | 3189 / 0648 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 3189-0648 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,143.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1419 NESON RD ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085 |
| Document Number | 0031890649 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 9, 2017 |
| Instrument | 3189-0649 |
| Name | NORTHPOINTE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1419 Nelson Rd was $3,976 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3% from the year before.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | St. Joseph Charter Township |
| Unified School District | St. Joseph Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $172,100 (+5.13%) | $344,200 (+5.13%) | |
| 2025 | $3,976.00 (+2.95%) Homeowner's exemption | $163,700 | $327,400 |
| 2024 | $3,862.00 | ||
| 2023 | $144,800 | $289,600 | |
| 2022 | $3,507.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1419 Nelson Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1419 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN REGIONAL SANITARY SEW serves 26,780 people · EPA ID MI0003726 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from ST JOSEPH |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 184 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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