533 Upton Dr, Saint Joseph, MI 49085 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 533 Upton Dr, Saint Joseph, MI 49085

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 ba · 1,924 sqft · built 2005
Lot Size0.188 acres (8,189 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$578,500 (Nov 2025)
Tax Bill$8,303 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2018 Mortgage
Aug 2005 Construction Loan
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN76-1915-0033-00-5

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN76-1915-0033-00-5
Alternative APN
  • 11-76-1915-0033-00-5

Interior

Full Baths2 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,924 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,909 sqft
Basement Area1,909 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2005
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2005
Lot Area8,189 sqft (0.188 acres)
Lot Dimensions128 ft deep x 64 ft wide
Garage Area434 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address533 UPTON DR
CitySAINT JOSEPH
StateMI
Zip49085-1092
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1 - A
Legal DescriptionUNIT 33 EDGEWATER DUNES FIRST AMENDMENT LIBER 122 PAGE 71
Legal SubdivisionEDGEWATER
Legal Unit33
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionST. JOSEPH
Census Block Group1
Census Block1008
Census Tract801

Owner

Source: Berrien County records, as of June 5, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address533 UPTON DR, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1092
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHusband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 9, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · SBA Mortgage
UNITED FCU
Aug 9, 2005Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage
LIBERTY SAVINGS BANK FSB
Nov 5, 2013Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Nov 12, 2025Warranty Deed, Transfer
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE
Aug 4, 2006Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · ARM
WELLS FARGO BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 12, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 12, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 4, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2025446038
Deed Book / Page3464 / 1915
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

October 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Property Address533 UPTON DR, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1092
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number03219/1145
DateOct 9, 2018
Book Page3219/1145
Lender
NameUNITED FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressSAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085
Agreement
TypeSBA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

August 2005: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Property Address533 UPTON DR, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1092
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026
Title CompanyMETROPOLITAN TITLE/IN LLC, METROPOLITAN TITLE IN LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number02635/0195
DateAug 9, 2005
Book Page2635/0195
Lender
NameLIBERTY SAVINGS BANK FSB
TypeBank
Address12276 SAN JOSE BLVD STE 108, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32223
Agreement
TypeConstruction Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

November 2013: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Property Address533 UPTON DR, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1092
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026
Title CompanyLSI

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number03056/0380
DateNov 5, 2013
Book Page3056/0380
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressSIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueNov 1, 2043

November 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateNov 12, 2025
Property Address533 UPTON DR, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1092
Document Number03464/1915
Book / Page3464 / 1915
Map ReferenceLB 122 PG 1
Instrument DateNov 10, 2025
Instrument2025446038
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 8, 2025
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$4,338.75
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address533 UPTON DR, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1092

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address533 UPTON DR, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1092

August 2006: Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateAug 4, 2006
Property Address533 UPTON DR, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1092
Document Number02731/1876
Book / Page2731 / 1876
Map ReferenceLB122 PG1
Instrument DateMay 26, 2006
Transaction TypeSubdivision Related Transfer
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE OF MI INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$2,743.40
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1620 N IRONWOOD DR, SOUTH BEND, IN 46635-1893

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address531 UPTON DR, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1092
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0027311878
DateAug 4, 2006
Instrument2731/1878
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeARM
AmountAmount Recorded
Term358 Months
DueJun 1, 2036
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate5.62%
Index1-Year T-Bill

Mortgage

Document Number02731/1901
DateAug 4, 2006
Book Page2731/1901
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
Address101 N PHILLIPS AVE, SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term477 Months
DueMay 26, 2046
Interest
Change FrequencyMonthly

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of June 5, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyBerrien County
MunicipalitySt. Joseph City
Unified School DistrictSt. Joseph Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$271,600 (-4.6%)$543,200 (-4.6%)
2025$8,303.00 (+2.44%) Homeowner's exemption$284,700 (+19.02%)$569,400 (+19.02%)
2024$8,105.00 (+9.26%)
2023$239,200$478,400
2022$7,418.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 11 policies
Nearby Flood Policies11 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemBENTON HARBOR
serves 9,103 people · EPA ID MI0000600
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJan 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Sep 2021
Failure to filter
resolved · May 2021
Treatment and ProcedureOrganic carbon removal
Apr 2026
Treatment change without state approval
Sep 2021
Lead public education
Aug 2021
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 97 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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