St. Joseph County property record for 221 Congress St, Mendon, MI 49072
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,350 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.4 acres (17,424 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,432 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Transfer Aug 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 044-170-010-00 |
| Primary APN | 044-170-010-00 |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,350 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,350 sqft |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 17,424 sqft (0.4 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 132 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 221 CONGRESS ST |
|---|---|
| City | MENDON |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49072-9562 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | VIL RES |
| Legal Description | LOTS 4-5 BLK 6 O.S. NORTON'S EAST ADD. VIL OF MENDON. |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTONS EAST ADD VIL OF MENDON |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4-5 |
| Jurisdiction | ST JOSEPH MI |
| Township / Civil Division | MENDON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4013 |
| Census Tract | 41000 |
221 Congress St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2022.
Source: St. Joseph County records, as of July 24, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 221 CONGRESS ST, MENDON, MI 49072-9562 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Aug 18, 2022 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 3, 2001 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 3, 2001 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 29, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 990 / 476 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 2022007333 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST JOSEPH MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Property Address | 221 CONGRESS ST, MENDON, MI 49072-9562 |
| Document Number | 2022007332 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022007332 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 221 CONGRESS ST, 221, MENDON, MI 49072-9562 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 221 CONGRESS ST, MENDON, MI 49072-9562 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST JOSEPH MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Property Address | 221 CONGRESS ST, MENDON, MI 49072-9562 |
| Document Number | 2022007333 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022007333 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 221 CONGRESS ST, 221, MENDON, MI 49072-9562 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 5753 SWALLOW AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49009-4556 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 221 Congress St was $1,432 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: St. Joseph County assessment roll, as of July 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | St. Joseph County |
| County Subdivision | Mendon Township |
| Municipality | Mendon Village |
| Unified School District | Mendon Community School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $71,600 (+8.98%) Land $6,400 Building $65,200 | $143,200 (+8.98%) Land $12,800 Building $130,400 | |
| 2025 | $1,432.00 Homeowner's exemption | $65,700 Land $6,100 Building $59,600 | $131,400 Land $12,200 Building $119,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 221 Congress St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2018.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 4, 2010 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2018 · river or lake flooding |
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 221 Congress 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 97% of the US · lower than 93% 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 | MENDON serves 920 people · EPA ID MI0004240 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.4 mg/L (2024) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 232 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Midwest Energy & Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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