St. Joseph County property record for 917 Elm St, Colon, MI 49040
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,176 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $9,114 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 041-160-016-00 |
| Primary APN | 041-160-016-00 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,176 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,176 sqft |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 44 ft deep x 176 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 350 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 917 ELM ST |
|---|---|
| City | COLON |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49040-9339 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | S 14 FT OF LOT 5 & ALL OF LOTS 6, 7 & 8 HILLS ADD VILL OF COLON (COMB W/041-160-015-00 9/01) |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 5-8 |
| Jurisdiction | ST JOSEPH MI |
| Township / Civil Division | COLON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 41302 |
Source: St. Joseph County records, as of July 24, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 464, COLON, MI 49040-0464 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 8, 1998 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 8, 1998 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 14, 1998 |
| Deed Book / Page | 852 / 653 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST JOSEPH MI |
| Recording Date | Nov 20, 2023 |
| Property Address | 917 ELM ST, COLON, MI 49040-9339 |
| Document Number | 2023008241 |
| Map Reference | LB 1 PG 27 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023008241 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 30, 2024 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,062.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 917 ELM ST, COLON, MI 49040-9339 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 641 WILLOW DR, FARMINGTON, KY 42040 |
Source: St. Joseph County assessment roll, as of July 24, 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $184,800 (+45.28%) Land $46,400 Building $138,400 | $369,600 (+45.28%) Land $92,800 Building $276,800 | |
| 2025 | $9,114.00 | ||
| 2023 | $127,200 Land $28,400 Building $98,800 | $254,400 Land $56,800 Building $197,600 |
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 June 4, 2010 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 95% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | COLON serves 1,190 people · EPA ID MI0001540 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 22 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 135 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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