Berrien County property record for 498 Wittenberg Path, Saint Joseph, MI 49085
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,744 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $269,900 (Jun 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $3,716 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Line of Credit Jun 2020 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-2800-0008-00-0 |
| Primary APN | 17-2800-0008-00-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,744 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,744 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,744 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,744 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Garage Area | 473 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 498 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 8 HERITAGE VILLAGE HOMES SECOND AMENDMENT LIBER 163 PAGE 72 FORMERLY KNOWN AS LUTHERAN HERITAGE VILLAGE HOMES |
| Legal Subdivision | HERITAGE VILLAGE HOMES SECOND AMENDMETN |
| Legal Unit | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ROYALTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2030 |
| Census Tract | 1800 |
498 Wittenberg Path is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 2020.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 498 WITTENBERG PATH, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-8310 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit HORIZON BANK |
| Jun 11, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jan 17, 2018 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 11, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 11, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 29, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3278 / 627 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 18, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 02947/0018 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 498 WITTENBERG PATH, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-8310 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 03262/0436 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 13, 2020 |
| Book Page | 3262/0436 |
| Name | HORIZON BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Jan 18, 2045 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 11, 2020 |
| Property Address | 498 WITTENBERG PATH, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-8310 |
| Document Number | 003278/627 |
| Book / Page | 3278 / 627 |
| Map Reference | LB 163 PG 72 |
| Instrument Date | May 28, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,322.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3903 NOTTINGHAM TER, MIDLAND, MI 48642-6219 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 17, 2018 |
| Property Address | 498 WITTENBERG PATH, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-8310 |
| Document Number | 03195/0749 |
| Book / Page | 3195 / 0749 |
| Map Reference | LB1163 PG72 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 3195-0749 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 498 WITTENBERG PATH, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-8310 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 498 Wittenberg Path was $3,716 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 | $199,900 (+15.68%) | $399,800 (+15.68%) | |
| 2025 | $3,716.00 (+2.48%) Homeowner's exemption | $172,800 | $345,600 |
| 2024 | $3,626.00 | ||
| 2023 | $169,900 | $339,800 | |
| 2022 | $3,279.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 498 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 498 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 98% of the US · lower than 95% 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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