Berrien County property record for 814 Wayne St, Saint Joseph, MI 49085
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,140 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.118 acres (5,140 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (Jan 1985) |
| Tax Bill | $4,178 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Transfer Mar 2026 Transfer + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 76-0340-0432-01-2 |
| Primary APN | 76-0340-0432-01-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,140 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Basement Area | 846 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Lot Area | 5,140 sqft (0.118 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 39 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 814 WAYNE ST |
|---|---|
| City | SAINT JOSEPH |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49085-1444 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 - E |
| Legal Description | THE N 1/2 OF LOT 3 BLK 32 HOYTS ADD TO CITY OF ST JOSEPH ALSO THE S 6' OF LOT 432 ORIGINAL PLAT OF CITY OF ST JOSEPH |
| Legal Subdivision | HOYTS ADD |
| Legal Block | 32 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,432 |
| Legal Unit | 3,432 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. JOSEPH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1047 |
| Census Tract | 802 |
814 Wayne St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2026.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 814 WAYNE ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1444 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jan 16, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jan 16, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Nov 13, 2018 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 17, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 17, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 20, 1984 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1223 / 664 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000453053 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Property Address | 814 WAYNE ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1444 |
| Document Number | 03471/2108 |
| Book / Page | 3471 / 2108 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 602 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026453053 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 921 WAYNE ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1445 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Property Address | 814 WAYNE ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1444 |
| Document Number | 03471/2106 |
| Book / Page | 3471 / 2106 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 602 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026453052 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 921 WAYNE ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1445 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Property Address | 814 WAYNE ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1444 |
| Document Number | 003419/703 |
| Book / Page | 3419 / 703 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 602 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 22, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2024396411 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 31, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2970 E BRITAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9758 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 921 WAYNE ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1445 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Property Address | 814 WAYNE ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1444 |
| Document Number | 003419/693 |
| Book / Page | 3419 / 693 |
| Map Reference | MB E PG 564 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 22, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2024396409 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 31, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 2970 E BRITAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9758 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Nov 13, 2018 |
| Property Address | 814 WAYNE ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1444 |
| Document Number | 03222/1876 |
| Book / Page | 3222 / 1876 |
| Map Reference | MB E PG564 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 12, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 2970 E BRITAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9758 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 814 Wayne St was $4,178, up 2.7% from the year before.
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 | $123,500 (-2.91%) | $247,000 (-2.91%) | |
| 2025 | $4,178.00 (+2.65%) | $127,200 | $254,400 |
| 2024 | $4,070.00 | ||
| 2023 | $99,700 | $199,400 | |
| 2022 | $3,715.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 814 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.
Wildfire risk around 814 Wayne St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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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