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$638,321$384 / 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 93How 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

481 RIDGEWAY ST

SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,662 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$638K
$592K low$685K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,017 (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.$351,400 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$259,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$702,800

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.0.16
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.

E
Lincoln SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.0 mi
H
St. Joseph High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi
M
Upton Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.0 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

481 Ridgeway St 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 90% of homes in Saint Joseph 49085
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Saint Joseph 49085
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Berrien County
  • Older than 82% of homes in Saint Joseph 49085

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
$93K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 90% 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$638,321
CheaperTypical $342,613Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$384
CheaperTypical $217Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Living area1,662 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,656 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1964Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 481 Ridgeway St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSaint Joseph 49085Berrien County
Estimated valuepricier than$638,32190% of homes88% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$38496% of homes90% of homes
Living areabigger than1,662 ft²50% of homes61% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac21% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than193018% of homes19% of homes

About 481 Ridgeway St

How much is 481 Ridgeway St, Saint Joseph, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 481 Ridgeway St, Saint Joseph, MI is $638,321 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $592,072 to $684,570. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 481 Ridgeway St, Saint Joseph, MI last sell?

481 Ridgeway St, Saint Joseph, MI last sold on Sep 12, 2003, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 481 Ridgeway St, Saint Joseph, MI?

481 Ridgeway St, Saint Joseph, MI has 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,662 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 481 Ridgeway St, Saint Joseph, MI built?

481 Ridgeway St, Saint Joseph, MI was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 481 Ridgeway St, Saint Joseph, MI?

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

How does 481 Ridgeway St, 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 90% of them ($638,321 against a typical $342,613), its price per square foot is higher than 96% of them ($384 against a typical $217), it is bigger than 50% of them (1,662 ft² against a typical 1,656 ft²), its lot is bigger than 21% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.32 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1930 against a typical 1964). Measured against all of Berrien County, it is worth more than 88% 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 481 Ridgeway St, Saint Joseph, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 481 Ridgeway St, Saint Joseph, MI was $7,017. The county assessed it at $351,400.

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