Berrien County property record for 4688 Beechnut Dr, Saint Joseph, MI 49085
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,628 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.366 acres (15,943 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Mar 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,178 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-9300-0002-00-2 |
| Primary APN | 17-9300-0002-00-2 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,628 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,482 sqft |
| Basement Area | 616 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 616 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Lot Area | 15,943 sqft (0.366 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 110 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 4688 BEECHNUT DR |
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| City | SAINT JOSEPH |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49085-9373 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 - LD |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 YELLOW CREEK |
| Legal Subdivision | YELLOW CREEK |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Legal Unit | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ROYALTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 1800 |
4688 Beechnut Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2025.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4688 BEECHNUT DR, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9373 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 12, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 12, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 7, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025427880 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3446 / 701 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 5, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 03144/2260 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Sep 7, 2023 |
| Property Address | 4688 BEECHNUT DR, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9373 |
| Document Number | 03411/2274 |
| Book / Page | 3411 / 2274 |
| Map Reference | LB 19 PG 43 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023388448 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE/MI, CHICAGO TITLE OF MI INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,025.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4688 BEECHNUT DR, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9373 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4688 BEECHNUT DR, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9373 |
| Document Number | 2023388449 |
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| Date | Sep 7, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023388449 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2053 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4688 Beechnut Dr was $3,178 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.5% from the year before.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Royalton Township |
| Unified School District | St. Joseph Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $139,200 (+2.96%) | $278,400 (+2.96%) | |
| 2025 | $3,178.00 (+2.52%) Homeowner's exemption | $135,200 | $270,400 |
| 2024 | $3,100.00 | ||
| 2023 | $111,400 (+13.91%) | $222,800 (+13.91%) | |
| 2022 | $1,745.00 (+3.07%) Homeowner's exemption | $97,800 | $195,600 |
| 2021 | $1,693.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 4688 Beechnut Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
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 4688 Beechnut Dr 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 96% of the US · lower than 91% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 150 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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