Berrien County property record for 516 Wallace Ave, Saint Joseph, MI 49085
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,652 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,621 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $87,900 (Aug 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $3,601 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Second Mortgage Nov 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 76-4660-0005-00-4 |
| Primary APN | 76-4660-0005-00-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,652 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,090 sqft |
| Basement Area | 750 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Lot Area | 6,621 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 516 WALLACE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SAINT JOSEPH |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49085-1830 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 - C |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 & THE E 22'OF LOT 6 LEDYARDS ADD NO 1 TO CITY OF ST JOSEPH UNIV LOT 75 SEC 26 T4S R19W |
| Legal Range | 19W |
| Legal Township | 04S |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEDYARDS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 5-6,75 |
| Legal Unit | 5,6,75 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. JOSEPH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2026 |
| Census Tract | 802 |
516 Wallace Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 1998.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 516 WALLACE AVE, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1830 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Nov 1, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 19, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 19, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 28, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1909 / 194 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 516 WALLACE AVE, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1830 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 516 WALLACE AVE, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1830 |
| Document Number | 03466/3975 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Book Page | 3466/3975 |
| Instrument | 2025448456 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 516 WALLACE AVE, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1830 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 516 WALLACE AVE, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1830 |
| Document Number | 003351/297 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 1, 2021 |
| Book Page | 3351/297 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 516 Wallace Ave was $3,601 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| Municipality | St. Joseph City |
| Unified School District | St. Joseph Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $136,100 | $272,200 | |
| 2025 | $3,601.00 | ||
| 2023 | $124,900 | $249,800 | |
| 2022 | $3,217.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 516 Wallace Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 516 Wallace Ave 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 96% of the US · lower than 91% 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 | SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN REGIONAL SANITARY SEW serves 26,780 people · EPA ID MI0003726 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from ST JOSEPH |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 470 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Mercury Fiber.
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