Berrien County property record for 979 Wadena Rd, Saint Joseph, MI 49085
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,912 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.263 acres (11,456 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,529 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-7100-0044-00-8 |
| Primary APN | 18-7100-0044-00-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,912 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,912 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,288 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,288 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 11,456 sqft (0.263 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 979 WADENA RD |
|---|---|
| City | SAINT JOSEPH |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49085-3526 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 - SINGL |
| Legal Description | LOT 44 ST.JOSEPH HEIGHTS |
| Legal Subdivision | ST JOSEPH HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 44 |
| Legal Unit | 44 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. JOSEPH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
979 Wadena Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2009.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 979 WADENA RD, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-3526 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 20, 1998 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 20, 1998 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1859 / 216 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 26, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 02871/1821 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 979 Wadena Rd was $3,529 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.9% from the year before.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | St. Joseph Charter Township |
| Unified School District | St. Joseph Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $156,600 (+3.64%) | $313,200 (+3.64%) | |
| 2025 | $3,529.00 (+2.95%) Homeowner's exemption | $151,100 | $302,200 |
| 2024 | $3,428.00 | ||
| 2023 | $143,300 | $286,600 | |
| 2022 | $3,113.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 979 Wadena Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 2009.
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 | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2009–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2020 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 979 Wadena Rd 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 | SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN REGIONAL SANITARY SEW serves 26,780 people · EPA ID MI0003726 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from ST JOSEPH |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 224 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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