712 1st Ave, Saint Joseph, MI 49085 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 712 1st Ave, Saint Joseph, MI 49085

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 862 sqft · built 1918
Lot Size0.037 acres (1,612 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$118,000 (Dec 2020)
Tax Bill$3,958 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2021 Mortgage
Jun 2021 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN76-6190-0001-01-8

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN76-6190-0001-01-8
Alternative APN
  • 11-76-6190-0001-01-8

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area862 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area606 sqft
Basement Area512 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1918
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1918
Lot Area1,612 sqft (0.037 acres)
Lot Dimensions50 ft deep x 32 ft wide
Garage Area228 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address712 1ST AVE
CitySAINT JOSEPH
StateMI
Zip49085-1511
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1 - C
Legal DescriptionTHE W 32' OF THE N 50' OF LOT 1 PRESTON & COLLINS ADD TO THE CITY OF ST JOSEPH
Legal SubdivisionPRESTON & COLLINS ADD
Legal Lot Number1
Legal Unit1
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionST. JOSEPH
Census Block Group1
Census Block1054
Census Tract802

Owner

Source: Berrien County records · APN 76-6190-0001-01-8

Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address3517 WYNDWICKE DR, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-8604
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 02, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
THE TIMOTHY J PATTON TRUST
Jun 24, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
HONOR CU
Dec 23, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
NEAR NORTH TITLE GROUP, NEAR NORTH TITLE GROP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleDec 23, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 23, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 04, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page3305 / 3158
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Property Address712 1ST AVE, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1511
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 09, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number03311/2717
DateFeb 02, 2021
Book Page3311/2717
Lender
NameTHE TIMOTHY J PATTON TRUST
TypeNon-Lending Institution
AddressANN ARBOR, MI 48104
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

June 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Property Address712 1ST AVE, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1511
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 09, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number003333/522
DateJun 24, 2021
Book Page3333/522
Lender
NameHONOR CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressBERRIEN SPRINGS, MI 49103
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJul 01, 2051

December 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateDec 23, 2020
Property Address712 1ST AVE, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1511
Document Number03305/3158
Book / Page3305 / 3158
Map ReferenceLB 2 PG 70
Instrument DateDec 18, 2020
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 09, 2023
Title CompanyNEAR NORTH TITLE GROUP, NEAR NORTH TITLE GROP

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$1,014.80
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address735 S EUREKA ST, REDLANDS, CA 92373-5913

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address712 1ST AVE, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1511

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berrien County records · Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyBerrien County
MunicipalitySt. Joseph City
Unified School DistrictSt. Joseph Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$83,100 (+14.15%)$166,200 (+14.15%)
2025$3,958.00 (+12.48%)
2023$72,800$145,600
2022$3,519.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of September 10, 2024 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35
T-Mobile USA
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 20

Based on FCC filings for 702 locations within half a mile of this property.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water SystemST JOSEPH
serves 7,930 people
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2025
Lead4 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.

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