Berrien County property record for 1477 Oak Ter, Saint Joseph, MI 49085
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,249 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.308 acres (13,416 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $159,000 (Jun 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $3,977 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-5590-0036-00-8 |
| Primary APN | 12-5590-0036-00-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,249 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,287 sqft |
| Basement Area | 962 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 962 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Lot Area | 13,416 sqft (0.308 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 134 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 536 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 1477 OAK TER |
|---|---|
| City | SAINT JOSEPH |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49085-9722 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LD |
| Legal Description | LOT 36 OAK TERRACE NO 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | OAK TERRACE #2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Legal Unit | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | LINCOLN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 1400 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1477 OAK TER, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9722 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 22, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 22, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 29, 1990 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1696 / 1070 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 15, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 02932/2161 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Lincoln Charter Township |
| Unified School District | Lakeshore School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $203,100 (+1.55%) | $406,200 (+1.55%) | |
| 2025 | $3,977.00 (+3.57%) Homeowner's exemption | $200,000 (+29.53%) | $400,000 (+29.53%) |
| 2024 | $3,840.00 (+10.79%) | ||
| 2023 | $154,400 | $308,800 | |
| 2022 | $3,466.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2007–2017) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2017 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 93% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 259 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Surf Internet Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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