Berrien County property record for 823 Harrison Ave, Saint Joseph, MI 49085
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,588 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,271 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $65,000 (Apr 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $1,915 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 76-2650-0016-01-6 |
| Primary APN | 76-2650-0016-01-6 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,588 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 822 sqft |
| Basement Area | 598 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Lot Area | 5,271 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 108 ft deep x 49 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 823 HARRISON AVE |
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| City | SAINT JOSEPH |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49085-1503 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 - D |
| Legal Description | COM AT SE COR OF LOT 16 GARD & HAMILTONS ADD TO CITY OF ST JOSEPH TH NLY ON WLY LN OF CHURCH ST 72.3' N60DEG W 38' TO PT 50' S & 24' E OF NW COR OF SD LOT TH N 26' W 38' S 108' TO HARRISON AVE E ALONG HARRISON AVE 34' TO BEG BEING PT OF LOTS 16 & 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | GARD & HAMILTONS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 16-17 |
| Legal Unit | 16,1 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. JOSEPH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1043 |
| Census Tract | 802 |
823 Harrison Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2009.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 823 HARRISON AVE, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1503 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 14, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 14, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 18, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2496 / 1550 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 18, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 02876/3396 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 823 Harrison Ave was $1,915 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.5% 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 | $125,500 (-5.57%) | $251,000 (-5.57%) | |
| 2025 | $1,915.00 (+2.46%) Homeowner's exemption | $132,900 | $265,800 |
| 2024 | $1,869.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 823 Harrison Ave 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 823 Harrison Ave 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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