Berrien County property record for 1535 Nelson Rd, Saint Joseph, MI 49085
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,188 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.62 acres (27,007 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $94,800 (Aug 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $2,673 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-0002-0012-06-0 |
| Primary APN | 18-0002-0012-06-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,188 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,188 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,188 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,188 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 27,007 sqft (0.62 acres) |
| Lot Depth | 225 ft Depth |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 1535 NELSON RD |
|---|---|
| City | SAINT JOSEPH |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49085-9432 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 - SINGL |
| Legal Description | COM 125' S89DEG29'W OF SE COR OF NW1/4 OF SW1/4 SEC 2 T5S R19W TH S89DEG29'W 119.89' TH N0DEG01'W 225' TH N89DEG29' E 119.89' TH S0DEG01'E 225' TO POB PER UNRE SURVEY A/5892 |
| 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 |
1535 Nelson Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2024.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1535 NELSON RD, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9432 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 4, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 4, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1703 / 1366 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 25, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 03437/3266 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1535 Nelson Rd was $2,673 with a homeowner's exemption, down 2.1% 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 | $102,100 (+5.58%) | $204,200 (+5.58%) | |
| 2025 | $2,673.00 (-2.12%) Homeowner's exemption | $96,700 | $193,400 |
| 2024 | $2,731.00 | ||
| 2023 | $86,500 | $173,000 | |
| 2022 | $2,234.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1535 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 1535 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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