702 Elm St, Colon, MI 49040 Property Records

St. Joseph County property record for 702 Elm St, Colon, MI 49040

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 ba · 1,008 sqft
Lot Size0.43 acres (18,731 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$95,000 (Dec 2014)
Tax Bill$1,556 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2022 Line of Credit
Apr 2021 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN041-160-010-00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN041-160-010-00

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Building Area1,008 sqft Building Perimeter
1st Floor Area1,008 sqft
Basement Area1,008 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,008 sqft

Exterior

Architectural StyleRanch
Lot Area18,731 sqft (0.43 acres)
Lot Dimensions155 ft deep x 120 ft wide
Garage Area960 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address702 ELM ST
CityCOLON
StateMI
Zip49040-9384
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-1
Legal DescriptionLOTS 1 & 2 BLK 5. HILLS ADD. VILL OF COLON.
Legal SubdivisionHILLS ADDITION
Legal Block5
Legal Lot Number1-2
JurisdictionST JOSEPH MI
Township / Civil DivisionCOLON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1088
Census Tract41302

Owner

Source: St. Joseph County records, as of July 24, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address702 ELM ST, COLON, MI 49040-9384
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 8, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
ARBOR FINANCIAL CU
Apr 16, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
ARBOR FINANCIAL CU
Oct 12, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
ARBOR FINANCIAL CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 17, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 17, 2014 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 5, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page1768 / 864
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionST JOSEPH MI
Property Address702 ELM ST, COLON, MI 49040-9384
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 23, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number2022010290
DateDec 8, 2022
Instrument2022010290
Lender
NameARBOR FINANCIAL CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressKALAMAZOO, MI 49009
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueDec 25, 2042
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionST JOSEPH MI
Property Address702 ELM ST, COLON, MI 49040-9384
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 6, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number2021004125
DateApr 16, 2021
Instrument2021004125
Lender
NameARBOR FINANCIAL CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressKALAMAZOO, MI 49009
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMay 1, 2051

October 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionST JOSEPH MI
Property Address702 ELM ST, COLON, MI 49040-9384
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number1888/0877
DateOct 12, 2017
Book Page1888/0877
Lender
NameARBOR FINANCIAL CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressKALAMAZOO, MI 49009
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueOct 25, 2037
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: St. Joseph County assessment roll, as of July 24, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountySt. Joseph County
County SubdivisionColon Township
MunicipalityColon Village
Unified School DistrictColon Community School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$77,900 Land $19,600 Building $58,300$155,800 Land $39,200 Building $116,600
2025$1,556.00 Homeowner's exemption

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 4, 2010 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies7 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2020)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimMay 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.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% of Michigan
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% 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 SystemCOLON
serves 1,190 people · EPA ID MI0001540
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionSep 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting22
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 114 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Mercury Fiber
Fixed Wireless
150 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Frontier.

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