Berrien County property record for 997 Brookfield Dr, Saint Joseph, MI 49085
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 882 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.404 acres (17,598 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,448 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-4700-0013-01-8 |
| Primary APN | 12-4700-0013-01-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 882 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 882 sqft |
| Basement Area | 782 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 782 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 17,598 sqft (0.404 acres) |
| Lot Depth | 231 ft Depth |
| Garage Area | 469 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 997 BROOKFIELD DR |
|---|---|
| City | SAINT JOSEPH |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49085-9545 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LD |
| Legal Description | LOT 13 LINCOLN AVENUE SUB EXC COM AT SELY MOST COR LOT 13 LINCOLN AVE SUB TH N42DEG14'E ON LN COMMON TO LOTS 12 & 13 SD PLAT 92' TO POB TH N42DEG14'E ON SD LN 114.3' TO NELY MOST COR LOT 13 TH N63DEG52'W 17.25' TH N16DEG55'W 7.58' TH SWLY 115.73' TO |
| Legal Subdivision | LINCOLN AVE SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 12-13 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | LINCOLN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 1700 |
997 Brookfield Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2022.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 997 BROOKFIELD DR, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9545 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 29, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 003379/477 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jul 7, 2022 |
| Property Address | 997 BROOKFIELD DR, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9545 |
| Document Number | 003379/477 |
| Book / Page | 3379 / 477 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022357116 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 997 BROOKFIELD DR, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9545 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 997 Brookfield Dr was $1,448 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Lincoln Charter Township |
| Unified School District | St. Joseph Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $104,600 | $209,200 | |
| 2025 | $1,448.00 | ||
| 2023 | $67,600 | $135,200 | |
| 2022 | $1,120.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 997 Brookfield Dr 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.
Wildfire risk around 997 Brookfield Dr 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 94% of the US · lower than 87% 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 | 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 303 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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