1308 Emerald Dr, Niles, MI 49120 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 1308 Emerald Dr, Niles, MI 49120

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,656 sqft · built 1961
Lot Size	0.183 acres (7,971 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$100 (Dec 2000)
Tax Bill	$1,436 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2023 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`14-2440-0271-00-7`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`14-2440-0271-00-7`
Alternative APN	`11-14-2440-0271-00-7`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,656 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	936 sqft
Basement Area	900 sqft
Unfinished Basement	900 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1961
Effective Year Built	Effective 1961
Architectural Style	Raised Ranch
Lot Area	7,971 sqft (0.183 acres)
Lot Dimensions	117 ft deep x 68 ft wide
Total Buildings	2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1308 EMERALD DR
City	NILES
State	MI
Zip	49120-4576
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-1B
Legal Description	LOT 271 FULKERSON PARK NO 4
Legal Subdivision	FULKERSON PARK #4
Legal Lot Number	271
Legal Unit	271
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Township / Civil Division	NILES
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3013
Census Tract	21000

Owner

1308 Emerald Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2023.

Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1308 EMERALD DR, NILES, MI 49120-4576
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 5, 2000 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 5, 2000 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 3, 1978 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	2100 / 957
Last Transfer Date	Mar 7, 2023
Transfer Doc	003400/942
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Mar 14, 2023
Property Address	1308 EMERALD DR, NILES, MI 49120-4576
Document Number	003400/942
Book / Page	3400 / 942
Instrument Date	Mar 7, 2023
Instrument	2023375724
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1308 EMERALD DR, NILES, MI 49120-4576

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1308 Emerald Dr was $1,436 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Berrien County
County Subdivision	Niles Township
Unified School District	Brandywine Community Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$94,200	$188,400
2025	$1,436.00
2023		$58,400	$116,800
2022	$1,269.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1308 Emerald Dr 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

Wildfire risk around 1308 Emerald Dr 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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	NILES serves 14,215 people · EPA ID MI0004740
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Jun 2024
Lead	2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	None 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 296 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20