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$241,452$221 / 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 81How 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 $109,900 on Apr 1, 2015

538 HOWARD AVE

SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,092 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.
4,008 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1895
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$241K
$196K low$287K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$109,900 · Apr 1, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,348 (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.$110,500 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$92,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$221,000

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.0.09
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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

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 · 0.6 mi
H
St. Joseph High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
M
Upton Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.3 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

538 Howard Ave 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 less than 84% of homes in Saint Joseph 49085
  • Costs more per square foot than 67% of homes in Berrien County
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Saint Joseph 49085
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Berrien County
  • Older than 98% 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.

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$80K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 16% 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$241,452
CheaperTypical $341,733Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$221
CheaperTypical $217Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Living area1,092 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,656 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size4,008 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1895
OlderTypical 1964Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 538 Howard Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSaint Joseph 49085Berrien County
Estimated valuepricier than$241,45216% of homes43% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22154% of homes67% of homes
Living areabigger than1,092 ft²13% of homes22% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,008 ft²7% of homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than18952% of homes2% of homes

About 538 Howard Ave

How much is 538 Howard Ave, Saint Joseph, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 538 Howard Ave, Saint Joseph, MI is $241,452 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $195,867 to $287,037. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 538 Howard Ave, Saint Joseph, MI last sell?

538 Howard Ave, Saint Joseph, MI last sold on Apr 1, 2015 for $109,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 538 Howard Ave, Saint Joseph, MI?

538 Howard Ave, Saint Joseph, MI has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,092 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 538 Howard Ave, Saint Joseph, MI built?

538 Howard Ave, Saint Joseph, MI was built in 1895, making it 131 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 538 Howard Ave, Saint Joseph, MI?

538 Howard Ave, 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 538 Howard Ave, 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 16% of them ($241,452 against a typical $341,733), its price per square foot is higher than 54% of them ($221 against a typical $217), it is bigger than 13% of them (1,092 ft² against a typical 1,656 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (4,008 ft² against a typical 0.32 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1895 against a typical 1964). Measured against all of Berrien County, it is worth more than 43% 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 538 Howard Ave, Saint Joseph, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 538 Howard Ave, Saint Joseph, MI was $5,348. The county assessed it at $110,500.

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