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2248 Washington Ave, Saint Joseph, MI 49085 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 2248 Washington Ave, Saint Joseph, MI 49085

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,716 sqft · built 1957
Lot Size1 acres (43,560 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$124,500 (Mar 1997)
Tax Bill$4,715 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2018 Transfer
Jun 2017 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN18-0135-0010-10-8

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN18-0135-0010-10-8
Alternative APN
  • 11-18-0135-0010-10-8

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Building Area1,716 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,716 sqft
Basement Area1,716 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,716 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1957
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1957
Architectural StyleRaised Ranch
Lot Area43,560 sqft (1 acres)
Lot Depth246 ft Depth
Garage Area506 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address2248 WASHINGTON AVE
CitySAINT JOSEPH
StateMI
Zip49085-2806
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR2 - SINGL
Legal DescriptionCOM 881.23'S OF CEN OF FRL SEC 35 T4S R19W TH S 88.17' S89 DEG 50'W 493.97' N 88.19' TH N89 DEG 50'E 493.97'TO POB PER SURVEY 936/46
Legal Range19W
Legal Township04S
Legal Section35
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionST. JOSEPH
Census Block Group2
Census Block2001
Census Tract900

Owner

2248 Washington Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in March 1997.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1211 S 15TH ST, ESCANABA, MI 49829-3027
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 26, 2018Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jun 1, 2017Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 28, 1997 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMar 28, 1997 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page1800 / 1433
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2018: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateJul 26, 2018
Property Address2248 WASHINGTON AVE, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-2806
Document Number03212/1892
Book / Page3212 / 1892
Instrument DateJul 24, 2018
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address2248 WASHINGTON AVE, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-2806

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2248 WASHINGTON AVE, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-2806
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

June 2017: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateJun 1, 2017
Property Address2248 WASHINGTON AVE, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-2806
Document Number03173/1867
Book / Page3173 / 1867
Instrument DateMay 31, 2017
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address2248 WASHINGTON AVE, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-2806

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1211 S 15TH ST, ESCANABA, MI 49829-3027
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2248 Washington Ave was $4,715, up 3% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyBerrien County
County SubdivisionSt. Joseph Charter Township
Unified School DistrictSt. Joseph Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$149,500 (+1.98%)$299,000 (+1.98%)
2025$4,715.00 (+3.02%)$146,600$293,200
2024$4,577.00
2023$99,700$199,400
2022$2,653.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 2248 Washington Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1984.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1984–2008)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 2
Most Recent ClaimSep 2008 · 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

Wildfire risk around 2248 Washington Ave 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 RiskLow
lower than 96% of the US · lower than 91% of Michigan
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
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 SystemSOUTHWEST MICHIGAN REGIONAL SANITARY SEW
serves 26,780 people · EPA ID MI0003726
Water SourcePurchased surface water from ST JOSEPH
Last State InspectionFeb 2025
Lead1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 106 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: Mercury Fiber.

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