1563 Dodd Rd, Niles, MI 49120 Property Records

Cass County property record for 1563 Dodd Rd, Niles, MI 49120

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,080 sqft · built 2016
Lot Size	10 acres (435,600 sqft)
Owner	2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale	$277,500 (Jun 2020)
Tax Bill	$45 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2020 Transfer Jun 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`14-020-015-001-40`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`14-020-015-001-40`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Building Area	1,080 sqft Building Perimeter
1st Floor Area	1,080 sqft
Basement Area	1,080 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,080 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2016
Effective Year Built	Effective 2016
Architectural Style	Ranch
Lot Area	435,600 sqft (10 acres)
Garage Area	768 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1563 DODD RD
City	NILES
State	MI
Zip	49120-9388
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	190D COM AT N 1/4 COR, TH S 0 DEG 23'13E 338.04 FT, N 89 DEG 54'48E 1289.58 FT, N 0 DEG 42'30W 338.05 FT, S 89 DEG 54'49W
Legal Range	16W
Legal Township	07S
Legal Section	15
Jurisdiction	CASS MI
Township / Civil Division	HOWARD
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2010
Census Tract	2202

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address	1563 DODD RD, NILES, MI 49120-9388
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Life Estate

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 30, 2020	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jun 22, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage ARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 22, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 22, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jan 11, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	1174 / 1972
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 28, 2009
Prior Transfer Doc	0990/0220
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	CASS MI
Recording Date	Jul 30, 2020
Property Address	1563 DODD RD, NILES, MI 49120-9388
Document Number	1177/97
Book / Page	1177 / 97
Instrument Date	Jul 27, 2020
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	21401 SAIL BAY DR, CASSOPOLIS, MI 49031-9335

June 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CASS MI
Recording Date	Jun 22, 2020
Property Address	1563 DODD RD, NILES, MI 49120-9388
Document Number	01174/1972
Book / Page	1174 / 1972
Instrument Date	Jun 19, 2020
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 3, 2022
Title Company	ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$2,386.50
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1563 DODD RD, NILES, MI 49120-9388

Mortgage

Document Number	0011741975
Date	Jun 22, 2020
Instrument	1174/1975

Lender

Name	ARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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		$187,400 (+17.94%) Land $187,400	$374,800 (+17.94%) Land $374,800
2025	$45.00 (+12.5%) Homeowner's exemption	$158,900 (+21.11%) Land $158,900	$317,800 (+21.11%) Land $317,800
2024	$40.00 (+33.33%)
2023		$131,200	$262,400
2022	$30.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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

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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