St. Joseph County property record for 512 Elm St, Colon, MI 49040
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,430 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $45,000 (Apr 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $1,128 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 041-070-006-00 |
| Primary APN | 041-070-006-00 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,430 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 940 sqft |
| Basement Area | 364 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 364 sqft |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 123 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 512 ELM ST |
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| City | COLON |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49040-9329 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 BLK 2. ASSESSORS PLAT NO 2. VILL OF COLON. |
| Legal Subdivision | ASSESSORS PLAT NO 2. VILL OF COLON |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | ST JOSEPH MI |
| Township / Civil Division | COLON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1075 |
| Census Tract | 41302 |
512 Elm St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 1998.
Source: St. Joseph County records, as of July 24, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 512 ELM ST, COLON, MI 49040-9329 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 8, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 8, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 3, 1998 |
| Deed Book / Page | 832 / 285 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 512 Elm St was $1,128 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 | Colon Township |
| Municipality | Colon Village |
| Unified School District | Colon Community School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $65,900 Land $9,000 Building $56,900 | $131,800 Land $18,000 Building $113,800 | |
| 2025 | $1,128.00 Homeowner's exemption |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 512 Elm St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2020.
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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2020 · 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 512 Elm St 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | COLON serves 1,190 people · EPA ID MI0001540 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 22 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 114 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Frontier.
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