Berrien County property record for 898 E John Beers Rd, Saint Joseph, MI 49085
| Property Type | Office Building |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,800 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.65 acres (28,314 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $190,000 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,487 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Sale Apr 2021 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-0030-0038-04-3 |
| Primary APN | 17-0030-0038-04-3 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 1,800 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Lot Area | 28,314 sqft (0.65 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 898 E JOHN BEERS RD |
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| City | SAINT JOSEPH |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49085-9334 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Office Building |
| Local Zoning Code | A - AG |
| Legal Description | BEG AT NE COR SEC 30 T5S R18W TH S0DEG14'48''W 98' TH S89DEG36'04''W 287.3' TH N0DEG14'48''E 100' TH E 287.28' TO POB |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 05S |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ROYALTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 1800 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1525 MIAMI RD, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6027 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Aug 10, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE/MI, CHICAGO TITLE OF MI INC |
| Apr 13, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Apr 13, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 10, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 10, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 19, 1998 |
| Deed Document Number | 2023386560 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3409 / 3268 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 6, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 03322/2908 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 10, 2023 |
| Property Address | 898 E JOHN BEERS RD, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9334 |
| Document Number | 03409/3268 |
| Book / Page | 3409 / 3268 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 4, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023386560 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE/MI, CHICAGO TITLE OF MI INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,425.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 898 E JOHN BEERS RD, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9334 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 13, 2021 |
| Property Address | 898 E JOHN BEERS RD, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9334 |
| Document Number | 03322/2921 |
| Book / Page | 3322 / 2921 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 6, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| 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 | 2012 S CEDAR TRL, STEVENSVILLE, MI 49127-9519 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 13, 2021 |
| Property Address | 898 E JOHN BEERS RD, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9334 |
| Document Number | 03322/2908 |
| Book / Page | 3322 / 2908 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 6, 2021 |
| 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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| Address | 100 NICKERSON AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6627 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5718 SCOTTDALE RD, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9335 |
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Royalton Township |
| Unified School District | Lakeshore School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $85,500 (+3.39%) | $171,000 (+3.39%) | |
| 2025 | $3,487.00 (+0.29%) | $82,700 (+4.68%) | $165,400 (+4.68%) |
| 2024 | $3,477.00 (+21.83%) | ||
| 2023 | $79,000 (+12.38%) | $158,000 (+12.38%) | |
| 2022 | $2,854.00 (+3.48%) | $70,300 | $140,600 |
| 2021 | $2,758.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 17 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 43 (1978–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 11 of 43 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2018 · 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.
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 27 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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