Berrien County property record for 126 Forest St, Niles, MI 49120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 960 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.146 acres (6,360 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $21,000 (Aug 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $1,751 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 73-6900-0030-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 73-6900-0030-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 960 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Lot Area | 6,360 sqft (0.146 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 126 FOREST ST |
|---|---|
| City | NILES |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49120-3316 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LDR |
| Legal Description | LOT 30 RIVERVIEW ADD TO CITY OF NILES |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVERVIEW ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Legal Unit | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | NILES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 20700 |
126 Forest St is owned by a company that bought it in August 2010.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2689 STAR AVE, NILES, MI 49120-9524 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 24, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 24, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 5, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2929 / 2555 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 25, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 02913/2692 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 126 Forest St was $1,751.
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 | $63,100 | $126,200 | |
| 2025 | $1,751.00 | ||
| 2023 | $43,800 | $87,600 | |
| 2022 | $1,554.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 126 Forest St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 126 Forest St 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 94 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| AT&T Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Midwest Energy & Communications.
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