Berrien County property record for 1503 Bernice Ave, Saint Joseph, MI 49085
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,713 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.263 acres (11,456 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,178 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 76-6900-0012-00-7 |
| Primary APN | 76-6900-0012-00-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,713 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,297 sqft |
| Basement Area | 832 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Lot Area | 11,456 sqft (0.263 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 191 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 564 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 1503 BERNICE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SAINT JOSEPH |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49085-1720 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 - C |
| Legal Description | LOT 12 RIVERVIEW ADD NO 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVERVIEW ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Legal Unit | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. JOSEPH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 1000 |
1503 Bernice Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2008.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1503 BERNICE AVE, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1720 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 7, 1987 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 7, 1987 |
| Prior Sale | Dec 16, 1986 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1314 / 980 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 10, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 02851/0147 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1503 Bernice Ave was $4,178 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.4% from the year before.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| Municipality | St. Joseph City |
| Unified School District | St. Joseph Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $161,600 (+0.87%) | $323,200 (+0.87%) | |
| 2025 | $4,178.00 (+2.43%) Homeowner's exemption | $160,200 | $320,400 |
| 2024 | $4,079.00 | ||
| 2023 | $115,000 | $230,000 | |
| 2022 | $3,733.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1503 Bernice Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 1503 Bernice Ave 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | ST JOSEPH serves 7,930 people · EPA ID MI0006310 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 167 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Mercury Fiber.
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