St. Joseph County property record for 178 Palmer Ave, Colon, MI 49040
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,838 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $42,500 (May 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $1,122 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 041-060-022-00 |
| Primary APN | 041-060-022-00 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,838 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,278 sqft |
| Basement Area | 560 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 560 sqft |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 96 ft deep x 76 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 178 PALMER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | COLON |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49040-9302 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 23 & N 1 RD OF LOT 24 ASSESSORS PLAT NO 1. ALSO 2 RDS ADJOINING SD PRCL ON THE W. VILL OF COLON. |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION OF THE MYRNA H PALMER ESTATE |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | ST JOSEPH MI |
| Township / Civil Division | COLON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2028 |
| Census Tract | 41302 |
Source: St. Joseph County records, as of July 24, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 178 PALMER AVE, COLON, MI 49040-9302 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 16, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 16, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 704 / 118 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 23, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 1713/0871 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: St. Joseph County assessment roll, as of July 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | St. Joseph County |
| County Subdivision | Colon Township |
| Municipality | Colon Village |
| Unified School District | Colon Community School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $66,900 (+16.35%) Land $9,800 Building $57,100 | $133,800 (+16.35%) Land $19,600 Building $114,200 | |
| 2025 | $1,122.00 Homeowner's exemption | $57,500 Land $4,300 Building $53,200 | $115,000 Land $8,600 Building $106,400 |
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 June 4, 2010
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | COLON serves 1,190 people · EPA ID MI0001540 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 22 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 167 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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