421 Briar Ct, Saint Joseph, MI 49085 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 421 Briar Ct, Saint Joseph, MI 49085

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,226 sqft · built 1963
Lot Size	0.218 acres (9,496 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$244,000 (Sep 2017)
Tax Bill	$6,612 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2006 Line of Credit Sep 2017 Foreclosure
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`76-8250-0011-00-3`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`76-8250-0011-00-3`
Alternative APN	`11-76-8250-0011-00-3`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,226 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,484 sqft
Basement Area	1,484 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1963
Effective Year Built	Effective 1963
Lot Area	9,496 sqft (0.218 acres)
Lot Dimensions	122 ft deep x 78 ft wide
Garage Area	552 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	421 BRIAR CT
City	SAINT JOSEPH
State	MI
Zip	49085-2370
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1 - A
Legal Description	LOT 11 ASSESSORS PLAT OF VAN LENTE SUBDN
Legal Subdivision	VAN LENTE SUB
Legal Lot Number	11
Legal Unit	11
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Township / Civil Division	ST. JOSEPH
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1007
Census Tract	900

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	421 BRIAR CT, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-2370
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 5, 2006	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIFTH THIRD BANK WESTERN MICHIGAN
Sep 18, 2017	Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure · Conventional Mortgage HONOR CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 18, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Sep 18, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	May 9, 2007
Deed Document Number	20173183-2030
Deed Book / Page	3183 / 2030
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 14, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc	03183/2030
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2006: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Property Address	421 BRIAR CT, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-2370
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	02722/2067
Date	Jul 5, 2006
Book Page	2722/2067

Lender

Name	FIFTH THIRD BANK WESTERN MICHIGAN
Type	Bank
Address	1850 E PARIS AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Change Frequency	Monthly

September 2017: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Trustee's Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Sep 18, 2017
Property Address	421 BRIAR CT, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-2370
Document Number	03183/2030
Book / Page	3183 / 2030
Map Reference	LB15 PG8
Instrument Date	Sep 14, 2017
Instrument	3183-2030
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$2,098.40
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	6793 E O AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49048-9750

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	421 BRIAR CT, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-2370

Mortgage

Document Number	0031832032
Date	Sep 18, 2017
Instrument	3183-2032

Lender

Name	HONOR CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	241 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2037

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Berrien County
Municipality	St. Joseph City
Unified School District	St. Joseph Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$193,400 (+3.09%)	$386,800 (+3.09%)
2025	$6,612.00 (+11.93%)
2023		$187,600	$375,200
2022	$5,907.00

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone A, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	2 (1991–2007)
Claims Outside the SFHA	2 of 2
Most Recent Claim	Aug 2007 · rainfall accumulation

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 95% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	Direct 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 System	SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN REGIONAL SANITARY SEW serves 26,780 people · EPA ID MI0003726
Water Source	Purchased surface water from ST JOSEPH
Last State Inspection	Feb 2025
Lead	1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	1 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 241 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Mercury Fiber.

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