Berrien County property record for 1 Chicago Rd, Niles, MI 49120
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.267 acres (11,631 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $82 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 74-6170-0001-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 74-6170-0001-00-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 11,631 sqft (0.267 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 157 ft deep x 74 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|
| Street Address | CHICAGO RD |
|---|---|
| City | NILES |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49120 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | LDR |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 REVISED PLAT OF PLYM'S TOPINABEE ADD CITY OF NILES |
| Legal Subdivision | PLYMS TOPINABEE ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Legal Unit | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | NILES |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4009 |
| Census Tract | 20600 |
1 Chicago Rd, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual who acquired it in November 2006.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 702 W CHICAGO RD, NILES, MI 49120-3004 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 29, 1999 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 29, 1999 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2025 / 1529 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 7, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 02828/2256 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1 Chicago Rd was $82, up 1.2% from the year before.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| Municipality | Niles City |
| Unified School District | Niles Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,200 (-) | $14,400 (-) | |
| 2025 | $82.00 (+1.23%) | $7,200 | $14,400 |
| 2024 | $81.00 | ||
| 2023 | $5,700 | $11,400 | |
| 2022 | $67.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1 Chicago Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1981.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1981) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1981 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1 Chicago Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NILES TOWNSHIP serves 2,270 people · EPA ID MI0004750 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 30 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 259 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: AT&T, Midwest Energy & Communications.
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