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Last sold for $270,000 on Aug 5, 2025

5501 WASHINGTON AVE

SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085
2
Beds
2
Baths
2,560 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.
0.87 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1972
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$270,000 · Aug 5, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,069 (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.$131,500 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$126,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$263,000

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.7 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.0.87
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(3)

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

5501 Washington 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.

  • Bigger than 89% of homes in Berrien County
  • Has a bigger lot than 82% of homes in Saint Joseph 49085
  • Newer than 66% of homes in Berrien County

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.

Living area2,560 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,655 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Lot size0.87 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Year built1972
OlderTypical 1964Newer

Newer than 61% of homes nearby

How 5501 Washington Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSaint Joseph 49085Berrien County
Living areabigger than2,560 ft²86% of homes89% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.87 ac82% of homes67% of homes
Year builtnewer than197261% of homes66% of homes

About 5501 Washington Ave

When did 5501 Washington Ave, Saint Joseph, MI last sell?

5501 Washington Ave, Saint Joseph, MI last sold on Aug 5, 2025 for $270,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5501 Washington Ave, Saint Joseph, MI?

5501 Washington Ave, Saint Joseph, MI has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,560 square feet of living space and a 0.87-acre lot.

When was 5501 Washington Ave, Saint Joseph, MI built?

5501 Washington Ave, Saint Joseph, MI was built in 1972, making it 54 years old. It is a raised ranch home. The building has 1 story.

How does 5501 Washington Ave, Saint Joseph, MI compare to other homes in Saint Joseph 49085?

Among the 10,350 homes in Saint Joseph 49085, it is bigger than 86% of them (2,560 ft² against a typical 1,655 ft²), its lot is bigger than 82% of them (0.87 ac against a typical 0.32 ac) and it is newer than 61% of them (1972 against a typical 1964). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5501 Washington Ave, Saint Joseph, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5501 Washington Ave, Saint Joseph, MI was $4,069. The county assessed it at $131,500.

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