Berrien County property record for 140 Forest St, Niles, MI 49120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,352 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.269 acres (11,718 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,265 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 73-6900-0025-01-6 |
| Primary APN | 73-6900-0025-01-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,352 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 676 sqft |
| Basement Area | 676 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 676 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Lot Area | 11,718 sqft (0.269 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 117 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 140 FOREST ST |
|---|---|
| City | NILES |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49120-3316 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LDR |
| Legal Description | LOTS 25 26 & 27 RIVERVIEW ADD TO CITY OF NILES |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVERVIEW ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 25-27 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | NILES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 20700 |
140 Forest St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2025.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 140 FOREST ST, NILES, MI 49120-3316 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Man |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 7, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 7, 2024 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 23, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024417911 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3438 / 1850 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 28, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 03456/3345 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 23, 2023 |
| Property Address | 140 FOREST ST, NILES, MI 49120-3316 |
| Document Number | 03410/2714 |
| Book / Page | 3410 / 2714 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023387479 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5001 KINGSLEY DR, CINCINNATI, OH 45227-1114 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 140 Forest St was $2,265 with a homeowner's exemption, up 13.8% from the year before.
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 | $63,800 (+5.11%) | $127,600 (+5.11%) | |
| 2025 | $2,265.00 (+13.82%) | $60,700 | $121,400 |
| 2024 | $1,990.00 | ||
| 2023 | $45,900 (+7.24%) | $91,800 (+7.24%) | |
| 2022 | $1,814.00 (+53.34%) Homeowner's exemption | $42,800 | $85,600 |
| 2021 | $1,183.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 140 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 140 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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 515 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 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Midwest Energy & Communications, T-Mobile.
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