Berrien County property record for 551 Upton Dr, Saint Joseph, MI 49085
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,971 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.204 acres (8,886 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $312,000 (Aug 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $7,523 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 76-1915-0035-00-8 |
| Primary APN | 76-1915-0035-00-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,971 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,653 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,653 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Lot Area | 8,886 sqft (0.204 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 137 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 668 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 551 UPTON DR |
|---|---|
| City | SAINT JOSEPH |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49085-1092 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 - A |
| Legal Description | UNIT 35 EDGEWATER DUNES FIRST AMENDMENT LIBER 122 PAGE 71 |
| Legal Subdivision | EDGEWATER |
| Legal Unit | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. JOSEPH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 801 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of June 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 551 UPTON DR, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1092 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 7, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 7, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 19, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 3078 / 1410 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 3, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 03011/1146 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of June 5, 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 | $263,500 (+8.75%) | $527,000 (+8.75%) | |
| 2025 | $7,523.00 (+2.44%) Homeowner's exemption | $242,300 (+18.66%) | $484,600 (+18.66%) |
| 2024 | $7,344.00 (+9.27%) | ||
| 2023 | $204,200 | $408,400 | |
| 2022 | $6,721.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Record 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.
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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