Cass County property record for 1353 Thomson Rd, Niles, MI 49120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,662 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 5.7 acres (248,292 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,865 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-020-350-019-00 |
| Primary APN | 14-020-350-019-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Building Area | 2,662 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,112 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,584 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,584 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Lot Area | 248,292 sqft (5.7 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
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| Street Address | 1353 THOMSON RD |
|---|---|
| City | NILES |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49120-9332 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | . 973-4 SEC 20 T7S R16W LOTS 15 THRU 20 HIPSHIER ACRES. |
| Legal Subdivision | HIPSHIER ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 15,20 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Township / Civil Division | HOWARD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
1353 Thomson Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2006.
Source: Cass County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1353 THOMSON RD, NILES, MI 49120-9332 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 20, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0949/0204 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1353 Thomson Rd was $2,865 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.8% from the year before.
Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of October 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Cass County |
| County Subdivision | Howard Township |
| Unified School District | Niles Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $154,700 (+17.37%) Land $154,700 | $309,400 (+17.37%) Land $309,400 | |
| 2025 | $2,865.00 (+2.84%) Homeowner's exemption | $131,800 Land $131,800 | $263,600 Land $263,600 |
| 2024 | $2,786.00 | ||
| 2023 | $101,100 | $202,200 | |
| 2022 | $2,368.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1353 Thomson Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 5, 2007
| 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 1353 Thomson Rd is low, with less than 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 93% of the US · lower than 83% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 90 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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