Berrien County property record for 686 Grant St, Saint Joseph, MI 49085
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.227 acres (9,888 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $17,000 (Apr 1984) |
| Tax Bill | $1,540 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-1030-0013-00-8 |
| Primary APN | 18-1030-0013-00-8 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Basement Area | 504 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 504 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 9,888 sqft (0.227 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 524 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 686 GRANT ST |
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| City | SAINT JOSEPH |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49085-3330 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 - SINGL |
| Legal Description | LOT 13 & W HAF LOT 14 BUTLER ROYALTON HEIGHTS |
| Legal Subdivision | BUTLER ROYALTON HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 13-14 |
| Legal Unit | 13,14 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. JOSEPH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1055 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
686 Grant St is owned by a company that acquired it in June 2023 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 686 GRANT ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-3330 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 25, 1984 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 25, 1984 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1203 / 816 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 003407/458 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 29, 2023 |
| Property Address | 686 GRANT ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-3330 |
| Document Number | 003407/458 |
| Book / Page | 3407 / 458 |
| Map Reference | VOL 11 PG 16 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023383804 |
| 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 |
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| Address | 686 GRANT ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-3330 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 686 Grant St was $1,540 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | St. Joseph Charter Township |
| Unified School District | St. Joseph Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $55,500 | $111,000 | |
| 2025 | $1,540.00 | ||
| 2023 | $55,900 (+28.21%) | $111,800 (+28.21%) | |
| 2022 | $1,400.00 (+3.47%) Homeowner's exemption | $43,600 | $87,200 |
| 2021 | $1,353.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 686 Grant St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 2009.
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 | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2009–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2020 · river or lake flooding |
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 686 Grant 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 | SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN REGIONAL SANITARY SEW serves 26,780 people · EPA ID MI0003726 |
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| Water Source | Purchased surface water from ST JOSEPH |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 274 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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