St. Joseph County property record for 401 Poplar St, Colon, MI 49040
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,840 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $195,000 (Aug 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $4,987 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 041-075-014-10 |
| Primary APN | 041-075-014-10 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,840 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Basement Area | 865 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 865 sqft |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 90 ft deep x 76 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 700 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 401 POPLAR ST |
|---|---|
| City | COLON |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49040-9305 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | COM 137 FT S NE COR LOT 14 ASSESSORS PLAT NO 3 TH S 103.29 FT TH N 73D 56M W 78.83 FT TH N 82.85 FT TH E 75.91 FT TO POB. VIL |
| Legal Subdivision | ASSESSOR PLAT #3 OF THE VILLAGE OF COLON |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | ST JOSEPH MI |
| Township / Civil Division | COLON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 41302 |
401 Poplar St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2005.
Source: St. Joseph County records, as of July 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 401 POPLAR ST, COLON, MI 49040-9305 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 8, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 8, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 27, 1995 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1174 / 782 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 17, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 1323/0004 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST JOSEPH MI |
| Property Address | 401 POPLAR ST, COLON, MI 49040-9305 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2020005443 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020005443 |
| Name | STURGIS BANK & TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | STURGIS, MI 49091 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 401 Poplar St was $4,987 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 | Colon Township |
| Municipality | Colon Village |
| Unified School District | Colon Community School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $207,600 (+6.46%) Land $43,300 Building $164,300 | $415,200 (+6.46%) Land $86,600 Building $328,600 | |
| 2025 | $4,987.00 Homeowner's exemption | $195,000 Land $43,300 Building $151,700 | $390,000 Land $86,600 Building $303,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 401 Poplar St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
The area around 401 Poplar St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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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