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$503,801$243 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $150,000 on Mar 15, 1996

1544 EMERSON DR

SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,071 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1975
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$504K
$490K low$518K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$150,000 · Mar 15, 1996

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,519 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$188,800 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$177,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$377,600

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.28 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Raised Ranch
CountyBERRIEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.30
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Neighborhood · ZIP 49085These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.63
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.22

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.22,840
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.887 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$94,242
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$118,414
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.46%

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How this home compares

1544 Emerson Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 82% of homes in Berrien County
  • Costs more per square foot than 74% of homes in Berrien County
  • Bigger than 78% of homes in Berrien County
  • Newer than 69% of homes in Berrien County

What homes are worth in Saint Joseph 49085

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$80K$1M

This home is worth more than 81% of homes in Saint Joseph 49085.

How it measures up in Saint Joseph 49085

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Saint Joseph 49085.

Estimated value$503,801
CheaperTypical $342,821Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$243
CheaperTypical $216Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Living area2,071 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,655 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Year built1975
OlderTypical 1964Newer

Newer than 64% of homes nearby

How 1544 Emerson Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSaint Joseph 49085Berrien County
Estimated valuepricier than$503,80181% of homes82% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24370% of homes74% of homes
Living areabigger than2,071 ft²70% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac45% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than197564% of homes69% of homes

About 1544 Emerson Dr

How much is 1544 Emerson Dr, Saint Joseph, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1544 Emerson Dr, Saint Joseph, MI is $503,801 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $489,881 to $517,721. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1544 Emerson Dr, Saint Joseph, MI last sell?

1544 Emerson Dr, Saint Joseph, MI last sold on Mar 15, 1996 for $150,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1544 Emerson Dr, Saint Joseph, MI?

1544 Emerson Dr, Saint Joseph, MI has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,071 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was 1544 Emerson Dr, Saint Joseph, MI built?

1544 Emerson Dr, Saint Joseph, MI was built in 1975, making it 51 years old. It is a raised ranch home. The building has 1 story.

How does 1544 Emerson Dr, Saint Joseph, MI compare to other homes in Saint Joseph 49085?

Among the 10,343 homes in Saint Joseph 49085, it is worth more than 81% of them ($503,801 against a typical $342,821), its price per square foot is higher than 70% of them ($243 against a typical $216), it is bigger than 70% of them (2,071 ft² against a typical 1,655 ft²), its lot is bigger than 45% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 0.32 ac) and it is newer than 64% of them (1975 against a typical 1964). Measured against all of Berrien County, it is worth more than 82% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1544 Emerson Dr, Saint Joseph, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1544 Emerson Dr, Saint Joseph, MI was $3,519. The county assessed it at $188,800.

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