Berrien County property record for 131 E Bertrand Rd, Niles, MI 49120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,394 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.955 acres (41,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $26,500 (Aug 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $1,935 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-0850-0015-03-7 |
| Primary APN | 14-0850-0015-03-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,394 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,394 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,394 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,394 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 41,600 sqft (0.955 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 320 ft deep x 130 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 131 E BERTRAND RD |
|---|---|
| City | NILES |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49120-4191 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1B |
| Legal Description | THE W 90'OF BLK 15 VILLAGE OF BERTRAND,PLAT OF 1834 THIS DESC TO INCL THE E1/2 OF VAC CONGRESS ST LYING W OF SD BLK 15 |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | NILES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 21100 |
131 E Bertrand Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 1993.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 131 E BERTRAND RD, NILES, MI 49120-4191 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 27, 1986 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1595 / 268 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 131 E BERTRAND RD, NILES, MI 49120-4191 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 131 E BERTRAND RD, NILES, MI 49120-4191 |
| Document Number | 03369/2006 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 1, 2022 |
| Book Page | 3369/2006 |
| Instrument | 2022349281 |
| Name | THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43231 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Mar 16, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 131 E Bertrand Rd was $1,935 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Niles Township |
| Unified School District | Brandywine Community Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $163,100 | $326,200 | |
| 2025 | $1,935.00 | ||
| 2023 | $97,500 | $195,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,711.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 131 E Bertrand 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 Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1981–2016) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2016 |
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 131 E Bertrand 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 83 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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