Berrien County property record for 531 Upton Dr N, Saint Joseph, MI 49085
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 5 ba · 2,970 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,009 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $9,828 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Transfer Feb 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 76-1900-0057-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 76-1900-0057-00-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,970 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,485 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,485 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Lot Area | 5,009 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 531 UPTON DR N |
|---|---|
| City | SAINT JOSEPH |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49085-1090 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 - E |
| Legal Description | LOT 57 EDGEWATER ADD TO CITY OF ST JOSEPH |
| Legal Subdivision | EDGEWATER |
| Legal Lot Number | 57 |
| Legal Unit | 57 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. JOSEPH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 801 |
531 Upton Dr N is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2023.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 531 UPTON DR N, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1090 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Feb 11, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 8, 1994 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 8, 1994 |
| Prior Sale | May 15, 1990 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1634 / 750 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 10, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 03410/1820 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 21, 2023 |
| Property Address | 531 UPTON DR N, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1090 |
| Document Number | 03410/1820 |
| Book / Page | 3410 / 1820 |
| Map Reference | VOL 4 PG 52 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023387283 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 531 UPTON DR N, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1090 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 11, 2022 |
| Property Address | 531 UPTON DR N, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1090 |
| Document Number | 03363/1863 |
| Book / Page | 3363 / 1863 |
| Map Reference | VOL 4 PG 52 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022343027 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 531 UPTON DR N, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1090 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 531 Upton Dr N was $9,828 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 | $354,700 | $709,400 | |
| 2025 | $9,828.00 | ||
| 2023 | $267,700 (+19.72%) | $535,400 (+19.72%) | |
| 2022 | $8,780.00 (+3.72%) Homeowner's exemption | $223,600 | $447,200 |
| 2021 | $8,465.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 531 Upton Dr N in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
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 531 Upton Dr N is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | BENTON HARBOR serves 9,103 people · EPA ID MI0000600 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Sep 2021 Failure to filter resolved · May 2021 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Organic carbon removal Apr 2026 Treatment change without state approval Sep 2021 Lead public education Aug 2021 |
| 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 97 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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