Berrien County property record for 617 Wayne St, Saint Joseph, MI 49085
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,746 sqft · built 1911 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,485 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $249,900 (May 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $5,887 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 76-1600-0006-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 76-1600-0006-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,746 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,032 sqft |
| Basement Area | 952 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1911 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1911 |
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Street Address | 617 WAYNE ST |
|---|---|
| City | SAINT JOSEPH |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49085-1357 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 - E |
| Legal Description | LOT 6 DOWNTOWN ADD TO CITY OF ST JOSEPH |
| Legal Subdivision | DOWNTOWN ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Legal Unit | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. JOSEPH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1038 |
| Census Tract | 802 |
617 Wayne St is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2022.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 123, SODUS, MI 49126-0123 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 25, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 25, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 28, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022353888 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3375 / 1013 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | May 25, 2022 |
| Property Address | 617 WAYNE ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1357 |
| Document Number | 03375/1013 |
| Book / Page | 3375 / 1013 |
| Map Reference | LB 4 PG 44 |
| Instrument Date | May 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022353888 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,875.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 617 WAYNE ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1357 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 617 WAYNE ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1357 |
| Document Number | 0033751015 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 3375-1015 |
| Name | UNITED FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 617 Wayne St was $5,887.
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 | $120,300 | $240,600 | |
| 2025 | $5,887.00 | ||
| 2023 | $106,900 | $213,800 | |
| 2022 | $3,325.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 617 Wayne St 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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.
The area around 617 Wayne 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 | ST JOSEPH serves 7,930 people · EPA ID MI0006310 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2026) 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 702 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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