Berrien County property record for 1250 Chapelgate Rd, Niles, MI 49120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,300 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.46 acres (20,038 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $86,000 (Oct 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $1,725 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Line of Credit Aug 2021 Line of Credit + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-0122-0002-19-0 |
| Primary APN | 05-0122-0002-19-0 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,300 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,300 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,300 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,300 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Lot Area | 20,038 sqft (0.46 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
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| Street Address | 1250 CHAPELGATE RD |
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| City | NILES |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49120-8709 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 MEDIUM |
| Legal Description | COM 213'S & 322.82'W OF N1/4 PST SEC 22 T8S R17W TH W 106'TH S 189' TH E 106'TH N 189'TO BEG LOT 28 UNRECORDED SURVEY |
| Legal Range | 17W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Legal Unit | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BERTRAND |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2065 |
| Census Tract | 20300 |
1250 Chapelgate Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 1993.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1250 CHAPELGATE RD, NILES, MI 49120-8709 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit 1ST SOURCE BANK |
| Aug 13, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit 1ST SOURCE BANK |
| Sep 7, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage 1ST SOURCE BANK |
| Nov 6, 2018 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage 1ST SOURCE BANK |
| May 3, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 27, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 27, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 24, 1978 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1604 / 1365 |
| Transfer Doc | 03222/0129 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 1250 CHAPELGATE RD, NILES, MI 49120-8709 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 03462/2249 |
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| Date | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Book Page | 3462/2249 |
| Instrument | 2025444251 |
| Name | 1ST SOURCE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | NILES, MI 49120 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 204 Months |
| Due | Oct 23, 2042 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 1250 CHAPELGATE RD, NILES, MI 49120-8709 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 003340/499 |
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| Date | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Book Page | 3340/499 |
| Name | 1ST SOURCE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SOUTH BEND, IN 46628 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 205 Months |
| Due | Sep 7, 2038 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 1250 CHAPELGATE RD, NILES, MI 49120-8709 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | MERIDIAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1250 CHAPELGATE RD, NILES, MI 49120-8709 |
| Document Number | 03342/3448 |
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| Date | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Book Page | 3342/3448 |
| Name | 1ST SOURCE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SOUTH BEND, IN 46601 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Nov 6, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1250 CHAPELGATE RD, NILES, MI 49120-8709 |
| Document Number | 03222/0129 |
| Book / Page | 3222 / 0129 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 30, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1250 CHAPELGATE RD, NILES, MI 49120-8709 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1250 CHAPELGATE RD, NILES, MI 49120-8709 |
| Document Number | 0003222131 |
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| Date | Nov 6, 2018 |
| Instrument | 3222/131 |
| Name | 1ST SOURCE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | May 3, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1250 CHAPELGATE RD, NILES, MI 49120-8709 |
| Document Number | 03170/3383 |
| Book / Page | 3170 / 3383 |
| Instrument Date | May 1, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1250 CHAPELGATE RD, NILES, MI 49120-8709 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1250 CHAPELGATE RD, NILES, MI 49120-8709 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0031703385 |
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| Date | May 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 3170/3385 |
| Name | RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1250 Chapelgate Rd was $1,725 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3% from the year before.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Bertrand Township |
| Unified School District | Brandywine Community Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $114,000 (+8.37%) | $228,000 (+8.37%) | |
| 2025 | $1,725.00 (+3.05%) Homeowner's exemption | $105,200 | $210,400 |
| 2024 | $1,674.00 | ||
| 2023 | $91,100 | $182,200 | |
| 2022 | $1,529.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1250 Chapelgate Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2018.
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 Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2018 · river or lake flooding |
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 1250 Chapelgate 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 51 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Midwest Energy & Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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