Berrien County property record for 487 Wittenberg Path, Saint Joseph, MI 49085
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,799 sqft · built 2019 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $510,000 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $3,932 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-2800-0015-00-0 |
| Primary APN | 17-2800-0015-00-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,799 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,799 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,799 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,799 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2019 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2019 |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Garage Area | 572 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 487 WITTENBERG PATH |
|---|---|
| City | SAINT JOSEPH |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49085-8310 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | PUD |
| Legal Description | UNIT 15 HERITAGE VILLAGE HOMES SECOND AMENDMENT LIBER 163 PAGE 72 FORMERLY KNOWN AS LUTHERAN HERITAGE VILLAGE HOMES |
| Legal Subdivision | HERITAGE VILLAGE HOMES |
| Legal Unit | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ROYALTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 1800 |
487 Wittenberg Path is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2026.
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 Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 487 WITTENBERG PATH, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-8310 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST MERCHANTS BANK |
| Jun 13, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE/MI, CHICAGO TITLE OF MI INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 28, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 28, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 13, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026461953 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3478 / 2145 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | May 28, 2026 |
| Property Address | 487 WITTENBERG PATH, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-8310 |
| Document Number | 0000461953 |
| Book / Page | 3478 / 2145 |
| Instrument Date | May 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026461953 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE MERIDIAN, CHICAGO TITLE OF MICHIGAN |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $386,325.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 487 WITTENBERG PATH, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-8310 |
| Document Number | 0000461954, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 28, 2026 |
| Book Page | 3478/2149 |
| Instrument | 2026461954 |
| Name | FIRST MERCHANTS BANK |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.3% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 13, 2019 |
| Property Address | 487 WITTENBERG PATH, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-8310 |
| Document Number | 03240/0951 |
| Book / Page | 3240 / 0951 |
| Map Reference | LB 163 PG 1 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 11, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE/MI, CHICAGO TITLE OF MI INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $197.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5978 DEMORROW RD, STEVENSVILLE, MI 49127-1245 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 436 WITTENBERG PATH, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-8310 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 487 Wittenberg Path was $3,932 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 | Lakeshore School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $223,800 (+7.86%) | $447,600 (+7.86%) | |
| 2025 | $3,932.00 (+2.48%) Homeowner's exemption | $207,500 | $415,000 |
| 2024 | $3,837.00 | ||
| 2023 | $203,800 | $407,600 | |
| 2022 | $3,470.00 |
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 487 Wittenberg Path 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 487 Wittenberg Path 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 95% of the US · lower than 89% 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 36 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 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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