Berrien County property record for 1521 Cherry St, Niles, MI 49120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,004 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.146 acres (6,360 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $17,600 (May 1988) |
| Tax Bill | $1,647 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 73-8790-0141-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 73-8790-0141-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,004 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,004 sqft |
| Basement Area | 780 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 780 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Lot Area | 6,360 sqft (0.146 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 53 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1521 CHERRY ST |
|---|---|
| City | NILES |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49120-3642 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LDR |
| Legal Description | LOT 141 WOODWARDS 2ND ADD TO CITY OF NILES |
| Legal Subdivision | WOODWARDS 2ND ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 141 |
| Legal Unit | 141 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | NILES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 20700 |
1521 Cherry St is owned by an individual who acquired it in February 2017.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 925 CHERRY ST, NILES, MI 49120-3248 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 20, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 20, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 11, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1343 / 497 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 21, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 03164/3357 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Mar 6, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1521 CHERRY ST, NILES, MI 49120-3642 |
| Document Number | 03164/3357 |
| Book / Page | 3164 / 3357 |
| Map Reference | DD D PG527 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 21, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 925 CHERRY ST, NILES, MI 49120-3248 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1521 Cherry St was $1,647, up 2.6% 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 | $59,400 (+5.69%) | $118,800 (+5.69%) | |
| 2025 | $1,647.00 (+2.62%) | $56,200 | $112,400 |
| 2024 | $1,605.00 | ||
| 2023 | $45,000 | $90,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,461.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1521 Cherry 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 1521 Cherry St 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 serves 14,215 people · EPA ID MI0004740 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 448 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Mercury Fiber, Midwest Energy & Communications, T-Mobile.
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