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$424,525$204 / 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 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

278 S BLUFFWOOD TER

SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,084 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.
0.46 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1987
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$425K
$389K low$460K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,008 (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.$186,100 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$184,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$372,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyBERRIEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.46
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

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Upton Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
E
Clarke SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.5 mi
H
St. Joseph High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi

District: St. Joseph Public Schools

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

278 S Bluffwood Ter 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 75% of homes in Berrien County
  • Bigger than 78% of homes in Berrien County
  • Has a bigger lot than 68% of homes in Saint Joseph 49085
  • Newer than 75% 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.

This home
$43K$1M

This home is worth more than 70% 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$424,525
CheaperTypical $340,274Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$204
CheaperTypical $216Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Living area2,084 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,658 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Lot size0.46 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Year built1987
OlderTypical 1964Newer

Newer than 73% of homes nearby

How 278 S Bluffwood Ter ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSaint Joseph 49085Berrien County
Estimated valuepricier than$424,52570% of homes75% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20439% of homes58% of homes
Living areabigger than2,084 ft²71% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.46 ac68% of homes53% of homes
Year builtnewer than198773% of homes75% of homes

About 278 S Bluffwood Ter

How much is 278 S Bluffwood Ter, Saint Joseph, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 278 S Bluffwood Ter, Saint Joseph, MI is $424,525 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $389,412 to $459,638. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 278 S Bluffwood Ter, Saint Joseph, MI last sell?

278 S Bluffwood Ter, Saint Joseph, MI last sold on Dec 15, 1986, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 278 S Bluffwood Ter, Saint Joseph, MI?

278 S Bluffwood Ter, Saint Joseph, MI has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,084 square feet of living space and a 0.46-acre lot.

When was 278 S Bluffwood Ter, Saint Joseph, MI built?

278 S Bluffwood Ter, Saint Joseph, MI was built in 1987, making it 39 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 278 S Bluffwood Ter, Saint Joseph, MI?

278 S Bluffwood Ter, Saint Joseph, MI is assigned to Upton Middle School (middle), rated A+; Clarke School (elementary), rated A-; St. Joseph High School (high), rated A+. All sit in St. Joseph Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 278 S Bluffwood Ter, Saint Joseph, MI compare to other homes in Saint Joseph 49085?

Among the 10,350 homes in Saint Joseph 49085, it is worth more than 70% of them ($424,525 against a typical $340,274), its price per square foot is higher than 39% of them ($204 against a typical $216), it is bigger than 71% of them (2,084 ft² against a typical 1,658 ft²), its lot is bigger than 68% of them (0.46 ac against a typical 0.32 ac) and it is newer than 73% of them (1987 against a typical 1964). Measured against all of Berrien County, it is worth more than 75% 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 278 S Bluffwood Ter, Saint Joseph, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 278 S Bluffwood Ter, Saint Joseph, MI was $5,008. The county assessed it at $186,100.

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