3253 Estates Pl, Saint Joseph, MI 49085 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 3253 Estates Pl, Saint Joseph, MI 49085

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,353 sqft · built 1993
Lot Size0.332 acres (14,462 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$426,000 (Mar 2019)
Tax Bill$8,192 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2020 Mortgage
Mar 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN18-2100-0014-00-4

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN18-2100-0014-00-4
Alternative APN
  • 11-18-2100-0014-00-4

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,353 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,215 sqft
Basement Area1,138 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,138 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1993
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1993
Lot Area14,462 sqft (0.332 acres)
Lot Depth120 ft Depth
Garage Area520 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address3253 ESTATES PL
CitySAINT JOSEPH
StateMI
Zip49085-3432
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR2 - SINGL
Legal DescriptionLOT 14 THE ESTATES NO 1
Legal SubdivisionTHE ESTATES
Legal Lot Number14
Legal Unit14
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionST. JOSEPH
Census Block Group2
Census Block2017
Census Tract1100

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address3253 ESTATES PL, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-3432
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLife Estate

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 26, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
UNITED FCU
Mar 5, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
UNITED FCU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 5, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 5, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 11, 1994 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page3230 / 2322
Last Transfer DateMay 22, 2024
Transfer Doc003429/208
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Property Address3253 ESTATES PL, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-3432
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number003266/756
DateFeb 26, 2020
Book Page3266/756
Lender
NameUNITED FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressSAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueMar 1, 2035

March 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateMar 5, 2019
Property Address3253 ESTATES PL, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-3432
Document Number03230/2322
Book / Page3230 / 2322
Map ReferenceLB 24 PG 42
Instrument DateMar 1, 2019
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$3,663.60
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3253 ESTATES PL, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-3432

Mortgage

Document Number0032302323
DateMar 5, 2019
Instrument3230/2323
Lender
NameUNITED FCU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueMar 1, 2034

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$328,700 (+34.22%)$657,400 (+34.22%)
2025$8,192.00 (+11.97%)
2023$244,900$489,800
2022$7,316.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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 216 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Mercury Fiber
Fixed Wireless
150 / 20
AT&T
DSL
100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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