Berrien County property record for 1597 Nelson Rd, Saint Joseph, MI 49085
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,821 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.303 acres (13,199 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $42,900 (Mar 1982) |
| Tax Bill | $2,103 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-3100-0003-00-8 |
| Primary APN | 18-3100-0003-00-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,821 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,414 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,228 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,228 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Lot Area | 13,199 sqft (0.303 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 793 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 1597 NELSON RD |
|---|---|
| City | SAINT JOSEPH |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49085-9433 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 - SINGL |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 HICKORY TERRACE |
| Legal Subdivision | HICKORY TERRACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Legal Unit | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. JOSEPH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1597 NELSON RD, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9433 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 19, 1982 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 19, 1982 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 1, 1976 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1255 / 1276 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 1597 NELSON RD, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9433 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 03212/0979 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 24, 2018 |
| Book Page | 3212/0979 |
| Name | UNITED FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jul 25, 2028 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $111,900 (+21.76%) | $223,800 (+21.76%) | |
| 2025 | $2,103.00 (+13.25%) | ||
| 2023 | $91,900 | $183,800 | |
| 2022 | $1,857.00 |
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
| 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.
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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