St. Joseph County property record for 51171 Shorts Rd, Leonidas, MI 49066
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,861 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 4.14 acres (180,338 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,454 (Mar 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,526 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 008-012-042-01 |
| Primary APN | 008-012-042-01 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,861 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Architectural Style | Mobile Home |
| Lot Area | 180,338 sqft (4.14 acres) |
| Garage Area | 881 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 5 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 51171 SHORTS RD |
|---|---|
| City | LEONIDAS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49066-9419 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AGRICULTUR |
| Legal Description | THAT PART OF NW 1/4 DESC AS BEG AT CEN OF NW 1/4 TH N 61 D 20M E 143.44 FT TH N 61 DEG 26M E 288.94 FT TH N 34 DEG 26' W 163. |
| Legal Range | 09W |
| Legal Township | 05S |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | ST JOSEPH MI |
| Township / Civil Division | LEONIDAS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1028 |
| Census Tract | 41000 |
51171 Shorts Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2012.
Source: St. Joseph County records, as of July 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 51171 SHORTS RD, LEONIDAS, MI 49066-9419 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 9, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 9, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 9, 1999 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1645 / 409 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 29, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1251000184 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 51171 Shorts Rd was $1,526 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: St. Joseph County assessment roll, as of July 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | St. Joseph County |
| County Subdivision | Leonidas Township |
| Unified School District | Colon Community School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $84,500 Land $14,000 Building $70,500 | $169,000 Land $28,000 Building $141,000 | |
| 2025 | $1,526.00 Homeowner's exemption |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 51171 Shorts Rd 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 June 4, 2010 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2018 · river or lake flooding |
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 51171 Shorts Rd 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 16 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Midwest Energy & Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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