Berrien County property record for 1561 Oak Ter, Saint Joseph, MI 49085
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,407 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,504 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $155,000 (Aug 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $2,640 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Mortgage Aug 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-5580-0005-00-8 |
| Primary APN | 12-5580-0005-00-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,407 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,407 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,407 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,407 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 13,504 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 1561 OAK TER |
|---|---|
| City | SAINT JOSEPH |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49085-9781 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LD |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 OAK TERRACE |
| Legal Subdivision | OAK TERRACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Legal Unit | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | LINCOLN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 1400 |
Source: Berrien County records · APN 12-5580-0005-00-8
Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1561 OAK TER, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9781 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage HORIZON BANK |
| Aug 16, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HORIZON BANK |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 12, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 12, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 17, 2001 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2535 / 2144 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 1561 OAK TER, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9781 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 09, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 03251/1008 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Book Page | 3251/1008 |
| Name | HORIZON BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Sep 12, 2044 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 1561 OAK TER, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9781 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 09, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 03246/2131 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 16, 2019 |
| Book Page | 3246/2131 |
| Name | HORIZON BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2034 |
Source: Berrien County records · Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Lincoln Charter Township |
| Unified School District | Lakeshore School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $133,100 (+34.04%) | $266,200 (+34.04%) | |
| 2025 | $2,640.00 (+14.58%) | ||
| 2023 | $99,300 | $198,600 | |
| 2022 | $2,304.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of September 10, 2024 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2007–2017) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2017 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 at the parcel |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Surf Air Wireless Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Mercury Broadband Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 259 locations within half a mile of this property.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN REGIONAL SANITARY SEW serves 26,780 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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