1598 Nelson Rd, Saint Joseph, MI 49085 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 1598 Nelson Rd, Saint Joseph, MI 49085

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,256 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size	0.52 acres (22,651 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$240,000 (Jun 2022)
Tax Bill	$3,856 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2022 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2022 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`18-0002-0018-03-3`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`18-0002-0018-03-3`
Alternative APN	`11-18-0002-0018-03-3`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Building Area	1,256 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,256 sqft
Basement Area	1,256 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,256 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1960
Effective Year Built	Effective 1960
Architectural Style	Raised Ranch
Lot Area	22,651 sqft (0.52 acres)
Lot Width	134 ft Width
Garage Area	768 sqft
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1598 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	COM AT NW COR OF NE1/4 OF SW 1/4 OF SW1/4 SEC 2 T5S R19W TH N89DEG29'E 134.4'TH S 0 DEG31'W 169'TH W 134.4'TH N 0 DEG31'E 169'TO POB UNRE SUR
Legal Range	19W
Legal Township	05S
Legal Section	02
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Township / Civil Division	ST. JOSEPH
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2017
Census Tract	1100

Owner

1598 Nelson Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2022.

Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1598 NELSON RD, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9433
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 13, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HORIZON BANK
Jun 13, 2022	Affidavit, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE
Jun 13, 2022	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 13, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 13, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Mar 25, 1998 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2022355251
Deed Book / Page	3377 / 437
Prior Transfer Date	May 20, 2022
Prior Transfer Doc	003377/436
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Jun 13, 2022
Property Address	1598 NELSON RD, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9433
Document Number	003377/437
Book / Page	3377 / 437
Instrument Date	May 24, 2022
Instrument	2022355251
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,800.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	1598 NELSON RD, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9433

Mortgage

Document Number	0033770438
Date	Jun 13, 2022
Instrument	3377-0438

Lender

Name	HORIZON BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2052

June 2022: Affidavit, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Jun 13, 2022
Property Address	1598 NELSON RD, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9433
Document Number	003377/435
Book / Page	3377 / 435
Instrument Date	May 24, 2022
Instrument	2022355249
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

June 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Jun 13, 2022
Property Address	1598 NELSON RD, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9433
Document Number	003377/436
Book / Page	3377 / 436
Instrument Date	May 20, 2022
Instrument	2022355250
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1516 NELSON RD, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9432

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1598 Nelson Rd was $3,856 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.8% from the year before.

Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Berrien County
County Subdivision	St. Joseph Charter Township
Unified School District	St. Joseph Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$125,500 (+3.8%)	$251,000 (+3.8%)
2025	$3,856.00 (+1.85%) Homeowner's exemption	$120,900	$241,800
2024	$3,786.00
2023		$112,900	$225,800
2022	$2,288.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1598 Nelson Rd 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

Wildfire risk around 1598 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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