St. Joseph County property record for 605 Wenzel St, Sturgis, MI 49091
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,020 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Aug 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,713 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 052-530-052-00 |
| Primary APN | 052-530-052-00 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,020 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,020 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,020 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,020 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 88 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 605 WENZEL ST |
|---|---|
| City | STURGIS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49091-1643 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 6 BLK 7 EXC N 44 FT. PRAIRIE HEIGHTS ADD. CITY OF STURGIS. |
| Legal Subdivision | FT PRAIRIE HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | ST JOSEPH MI |
| Township / Civil Division | STURGIS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2029 |
| Census Tract | 40600 |
605 Wenzel St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2017.
Source: St. Joseph County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 605 WENZEL ST, STURGIS, MI 49091-1643 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 10, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 10, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 25, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1880 / 962 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 3, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1646/0660 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST JOSEPH MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 10, 2017 |
| Property Address | 605 WENZEL ST, STURGIS, MI 49091-1643 |
| Document Number | 1880/0962 |
| Book / Page | 1880 / 0962 |
| Map Reference | LB1 PG31 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 3, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 22, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $602.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 63466 ZABEL SHORES RD, 63466, STURGIS, MI 49091-9371 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 28589 FAWN RIVER RD, STURGIS, MI 49091-9570 |
| Document Number | 18800965 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1880/0965 |
| Name | FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2027 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 605 Wenzel St was $1,713 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: St. Joseph County assessment roll, as of July 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | St. Joseph County |
| Municipality | Sturgis City |
| Unified School District | Sturgis Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $72,200 (+5.56%) Land $4,900 Building $67,300 | $144,400 (+5.56%) Land $9,800 Building $134,600 | |
| 2025 | $1,713.00 Homeowner's exemption | $68,400 Land $3,300 Building $65,100 | $136,800 Land $6,600 Building $130,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 605 Wenzel St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 4, 2010
| 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.
The area around 605 Wenzel St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | STURGIS serves 11,920 people · EPA ID MI0006440 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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 232 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| Lakeland Internet Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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