St. Joseph County property record for 490 Portage St, Mendon, MI 49072
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,040 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.6 acres (26,136 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $5,000 (Jan 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $619 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 044-070-002-00 |
| Primary APN | 044-070-002-00 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,040 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,040 sqft |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 26,136 sqft (0.6 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 210 ft deep x 125 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 1,096 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 490 PORTAGE ST |
|---|---|
| City | MENDON |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49072-9610 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-AGI |
| Legal Description | LOTS 13 THRU 20 BLK 1 FLETCHERS ADD. VIL OF MENDON. PROP ADDRESS 490 PORTAGE ST (BDY CHG W/044-070-002-10 DEC/03) |
| Legal Subdivision | FLETCHERS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13-20 |
| Jurisdiction | ST JOSEPH MI |
| Township / Civil Division | MENDON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3037 |
| Census Tract | 41000 |
490 Portage St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2025.
Source: St. Joseph County records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 490 PORTAGE ST, MENDON, MI 49072-9610 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 2, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 2, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 30, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1206 / 966 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 19, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 2025001982 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 490 Portage St was $619 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: St. Joseph County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | St. Joseph County |
| County Subdivision | Mendon Township |
| Municipality | Mendon Village |
| Unified School District | Mendon Community School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $66,200 (+9.24%) | $132,400 (+9.24%) | |
| 2025 | $619.00 Homeowner's exemption | $60,600 Land $7,200 Building $53,400 | $121,200 Land $14,400 Building $106,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 490 Portage St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1980.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1980–1990) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1990 · 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.
The area around 490 Portage 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 | MENDON serves 920 people · EPA ID MI0004240 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.4 mg/L (2024) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 232 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Midwest Energy & Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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