Berrien County property record for 4861 Beechnut Dr, Saint Joseph, MI 49085
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,608 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.388 acres (16,901 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $148,500 (Dec 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $2,833 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Second Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-9300-0014-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 17-9300-0014-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,608 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,608 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,344 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 16,901 sqft (0.388 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 141 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 4861 BEECHNUT DR |
|---|---|
| City | SAINT JOSEPH |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49085-9374 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 - LD |
| Legal Description | LOT 14 YELLOW CREEK |
| Legal Subdivision | YELLOW CREEK |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Legal Unit | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ROYALTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 1800 |
4861 Beechnut Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2012.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4861 BEECHNUT DR, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9374 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 7, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 7, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2941 / 1578 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 24, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 02995/1481 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 4861 BEECHNUT DR, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9374 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 2, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4861 BEECHNUT DR, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9374 |
| Document Number | 03424/1735 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Book Page | 3424/1735 |
| Instrument | 2024403772 |
| Name | HONOR CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI 49103 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2034 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4861 Beechnut Dr was $2,833 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.4% 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 | $154,500 (+3.07%) | $309,000 (+3.07%) | |
| 2025 | $2,833.00 (+2.39%) Homeowner's exemption | $149,900 | $299,800 |
| 2024 | $2,767.00 | ||
| 2023 | $123,500 | $247,000 | |
| 2022 | $2,575.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4861 Beechnut Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 4861 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 79 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
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