Berrien County property record for 1489 Nelson Rd, Saint Joseph, MI 49085
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,164 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.59 acres (25,700 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (Jul 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,709 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-0002-0014-11-9 |
| Primary APN | 18-0002-0014-11-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,164 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,164 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,164 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,164 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 25,700 sqft (0.59 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 283 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 784 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 1489 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 | SEC 2 T5S R19W COM 1143.8'W OF SE COR OF NE QTR OF SW QTR TH W 90' TH N 283.91' TH E 90' TH S 283.91' 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 |
1489 Nelson Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 2018.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1489 NELSON RD, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-8900 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 29, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 29, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3143 / 1833 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 12, 2018 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 2, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1489 NELSON RD, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-8900 |
| Document Number | 03196/1836 |
| Book / Page | 3196 / 1836 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 12, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3444 WASHINGTON AVE, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-3701 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1489 Nelson Rd was $2,709 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 | $114,100 (+4.11%) | $228,200 (+4.11%) | |
| 2025 | $2,709.00 (+2.96%) Homeowner's exemption | $109,600 | $219,200 |
| 2024 | $2,631.00 | ||
| 2023 | $93,800 | $187,600 | |
| 2022 | $2,391.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1489 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.
Wildfire risk around 1489 Nelson Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 95% 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 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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