Berrien County property record for 1607 Nelson Rd, Saint Joseph, MI 49085
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,418 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.273 acres (11,892 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Nov 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $3,195 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-3100-0002-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 18-3100-0002-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,418 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,418 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,418 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,418 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 11,892 sqft (0.273 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 560 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 1607 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 2 HICKORY TERRACE |
| Legal Subdivision | HICKORY TERRACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Legal Unit | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. JOSEPH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
1607 Nelson Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 1999.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1607 NELSON RD, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9433 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 10, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 10, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 8, 1999 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2017 / 1303 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1607 Nelson Rd was $3,195 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $149,100 | $298,200 | |
| 2025 | $3,195.00 | ||
| 2023 | $121,400 | $242,800 | |
| 2022 | $2,818.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1607 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 risk around 1607 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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