St. Joseph County property record for 500 E Chicago Rd, Sturgis, MI 49091
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 3,751 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $134,500 (Jun 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $3,715 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 052-650-147-00 |
| Primary APN | 052-650-147-00 |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,751 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,497 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,254 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,254 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 64.5 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 500 E CHICAGO RD |
|---|---|
| City | STURGIS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49091-1848 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 17 BLK 8 & S 20 FT OF LOT 15. WAIT & MILLER ADD. CITY OF STURGIS. |
| Legal Subdivision | WAIT & MILLER ADD CITY OF STURGIS |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15,17 |
| Jurisdiction | ST JOSEPH MI |
| Township / Civil Division | STURGIS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 40800 |
500 E Chicago Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2008.
Source: St. Joseph County records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 500 E CHICAGO RD, STURGIS, MI 49091-1848 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 2, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 2, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 5, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1488 / 335 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 29, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 01488/0335 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 500 E Chicago Rd was $3,715 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: St. Joseph County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | St. Joseph County |
| Municipality | Sturgis City |
| Unified School District | Sturgis Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $154,000 (+4.9%) | $308,000 (+4.9%) | |
| 2025 | $3,715.00 Homeowner's exemption | $146,800 Land $5,500 Building $141,300 | $293,600 Land $11,000 Building $282,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 500 E Chicago Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 4, 2010
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 500 E Chicago Rd 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 | STURGIS serves 11,920 people · EPA ID MI0006440 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 625 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Lakeland Internet.
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