Berrien County property record for 179 Wayne St, Saint Joseph, MI 49085
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,400 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.032 acres (1,394 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (Aug 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $11,160 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Sale Mar 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 76-1143-0023-00-4 |
| Primary APN | 76-1143-0023-00-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,400 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,400 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Lot Area | 1,394 sqft (0.032 acres) |
| Garage Area | 241 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 179 WAYNE ST |
|---|---|
| City | SAINT JOSEPH |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49085-1133 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 |
| Legal Description | UNIT 23 CHANNEL BLUFF CONDOMINIUMS BLDG NO 3 THIRD AMENDMENT LIBER 31 PAGE 72 FOURTH AMENDMENT LIBER 31 PAGE 85 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHANNEL BLUFF CONDO |
| Legal Unit | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. JOSEPH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 802 |
179 Wayne St, a condominium, is held in a trust since September 2024.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3742 WAKEFIELD DR, WEST LAFAYETTE, IN 47906-8706 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Mar 12, 2021 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 10, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 10, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 16, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2965 / 1465 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 16, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 03437/1973 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Sep 7, 2023 |
| Property Address | 179 WAYNE ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1133 |
| Document Number | 03411/2195 |
| Book / Page | 3411 / 2195 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023388437 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 3742 WAKEFIELD DR, WEST LAFAYETTE, IN 47906-8706 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Mar 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 179 WAYNE ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1133 |
| Document Number | 03317/2332 |
| Book / Page | 3317 / 2332 |
| Map Reference | LB 31 PG 1 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 9, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 509 SHIP ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1118 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 179 WAYNE ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1133 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 179 Wayne St was $11,160, up 2.6% from the year before.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| Municipality | St. Joseph City |
| Unified School District | St. Joseph Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $193,800 (-11.79%) | $387,600 (-11.79%) | |
| 2025 | $11,160.00 (+2.65%) | $219,700 | $439,400 |
| 2024 | $10,872.00 | ||
| 2023 | $151,200 (+9.88%) | $302,400 (+9.88%) | |
| 2022 | $5,609.00 (+21.17%) Homeowner's exemption | $137,600 | $275,200 |
| 2021 | $4,629.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 179 Wayne St 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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 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 | 2 in force |
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.
Wildfire risk around 179 Wayne St 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 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 | ST JOSEPH serves 7,930 people · EPA ID MI0006310 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 77 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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