1544 Dodd Rd, Niles, MI 49120 Property Records

Cass County property record for 1544 Dodd Rd, Niles, MI 49120

Property Summary

Property Type	Residential Vacant Land
Details	1 ba · 1,236 sqft
Lot Size	1.5 acres (65,340 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$20,000 (Jul 2021)
Tax Bill	$3,219 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2026 Line of Credit Jun 2023 Line of Credit + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`14-020-015-012-20`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`14-020-015-012-20`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Building Area	1,236 sqft Building Perimeter
1st Floor Area	1,236 sqft
Basement Area	1,236 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,236 sqft

Exterior

Lot Area	65,340 sqft (1.5 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1544 DODD RD
City	NILES
State	MI
Zip	49120-9452
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Vacant Land > Residential
Legal Description	193A-2 COM S 0 DEG 22'53E 1533.55 FT FRM N 1/4 COR, TH S 0 DEG 22'53E 198 FT, W 330 FT, N 0 DEG 22'53W 198 FT, E 330 FT TO
Legal Range	16W
Legal Township	07S
Legal Section	15
Jurisdiction	CASS MI
Township / Civil Division	HOWARD
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3000
Census Tract	2202

Owner

1544 Dodd Rd, residential vacant land, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2021.

Source: Cass County records, as of October 1, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	2224 JOSEPH ST, NILES, MI 49120-7713
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 18, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit UNITED FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Jun 2, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit UNITED FCU
Oct 21, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage UNITED FCU
Jul 28, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 28, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 28, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	May 13, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	1200 / 1573
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CASS MI
Recording Date	Jun 18, 2026
Property Address	1544 DODD RD, NILES, MI 49120-9452
Document Number	0000032778
Book / Page	1278 / 365
Instrument Date	Jun 5, 2026
Instrument	202632778
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 12, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1544 DODD RD, NILES, MI 49120-9452

Mortgage

Document Number	0000032778,
Date	Jun 18, 2026
Book Page	1278/365
Instrument	202632778

Lender

Name	UNITED FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	120 Months
Due	Jun 25, 2036

Interest

Rate	6.37%
Max Rate	-1%

June 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CASS MI
Property Address	1544 DODD RD, NILES, MI 49120-9452
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 4, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1544 DODD RD, NILES, MI 49120-9452

Mortgage

Document Number	001233/456
Date	Jun 2, 2023
Book Page	1233/456

Lender

Name	UNITED FCU
Type	Credit Union
Address	SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	120 Months
Due	Jun 25, 2033

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

October 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CASS MI
Property Address	1544 DODD RD, NILES, MI 49120-9452
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 5, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2224 JOSEPH ST, NILES, MI 49120-7713

Mortgage

Document Number	1206/168
Date	Oct 21, 2021
Book Page	1206/168

Lender

Name	UNITED FCU
Type	Credit Union
Address	SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085

Agreement

Type	Construction Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	372 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2052

July 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CASS MI
Recording Date	Jul 28, 2021
Property Address	1544 DODD RD, NILES, MI 49120-9452
Document Number	1200/1573
Book / Page	1200 / 1573
Instrument Date	Jul 16, 2021
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 20, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$172.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2224 JOSEPH ST, NILES, MI 49120-7713

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1544 Dodd Rd was $3,219 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of October 1, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Cass County
County Subdivision	Howard Township
Unified School District	Niles Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$162,600 (+17.91%) Land $162,600	$325,200 (+17.91%) Land $325,200
2025	$3,219.00 Homeowner's exemption	$137,900 Land $137,900	$275,800 Land $275,800
2023		$99,200	$198,400
2022	$427.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1544 Dodd 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

Wildfire risk around 1544 Dodd 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 98% of the US · lower than 95% 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 16 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35
Midwest Energy & Communications Fiber	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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