St. Joseph County property record for 898 E State St, Colon, MI 49040 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
|---|---|
| Square Footage | 4,200 sqft Building Perimeter |
| Lot Size | 40,075 sqft (0.92 acres) |
| Last Sale | $1,500,000 (2022) |
| Tax Bill | $5,962.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 041-777-037-01 |
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| Building Area | 4,200 sqft Building Perimeter |
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| Lot Area | 40,075 sqft (0.92 acres) |
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| Depth X Width | 200 ft x 200 ft Depth x Width |
| Street Address | 898 E STATE ST |
|---|---|
| City | COLON |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49040-9434 |
| Property Usage | Commercial Property Usage |
| Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | COM AT NE COR SEC 14 T6S R9W TH S 6 CHNS 10 LKS TO CEN OF STATE ST TH N 65 DEG 30' W 2 CH 74 1/2 LK TO CEN B.O.-COLON RD TH P |
| Legal Range | 09W |
| Legal Township | 06S |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | ST JOSEPH MI |
| Minor Civil Division | COLON |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 41302 |
Source: St. Joseph County records · APN 041-777-037-01
Assessment roll updated July 24, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1565, LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30046-1565 |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 03, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
| Dec 29, 2022 | Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 28, 2022 | Lease, Transfer |
| Aug 10, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer CE DOENGES LLC |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 29, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 29, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 30, 1998 |
| Deed Doc Number | 202210713 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 28, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000010673 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST JOSEPH MI |
| Property Address | 898 E STATE ST, COLON, MI 49040-9434 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 2023000011 |
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| Date | Jan 03, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023000011 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | 46306 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST JOSEPH MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 29, 2022 |
| Property Address | 898 E STATE ST, COLON, MI 49040-9434 |
| Document Number | 2022010713 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022010713 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $11,250.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3494 CAPITAL AVE SW, BATTLE CREEK, MI 49015-9354 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 305 EQUIPMENT CT # A, A, LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30046-4480 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Lease |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST JOSEPH MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 28, 2022 |
| Property Address | 898 E STATE ST, COLON, MI 49040-9434 |
| Document Number | 2022010675 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022010675 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Zero or No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 305 EQUIPMENT CT, LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30046-4480 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 305 EQUIPMENT CT, LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30046-4480 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST JOSEPH MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 10, 2020 |
| Property Address | 898 E STATE ST, COLON, MI 49040-9434 |
| Document Number | 2020004348 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020004348 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 22, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 233 S BLACKSTONE AVE, 233, COLON, MI 49040-9369 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1265 COLUMBIA AVE E, BATTLE CREEK, MI 49014-5160 |
| Document Number | 2020004349 |
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| Date | Aug 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020004349 |
| Name | CE DOENGES LLC |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | COLON, MI 49040 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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Source: St. Joseph County records · Assessment roll updated July 24, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | St. Joseph County |
| County Subdivision | Colon Township |
| Municipality | Colon Village |
| Unified School District | Colon Community School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $116,000 (+15.88%) Land $37,500 Building $78,500 | $232,000 (+15.88%) Land $75,000 Building $157,000 | |
| 2025 | $5,962.00 | $100,100 Land $37,500 Building $62,600 | $200,200 Land $75,000 Building $125,200 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, St. Joseph County (26149C), updated June 4, 2010 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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