Berrien County property record for 1605 Bell Rd, Niles, MI 49120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 3 ba · 2,747 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.48 acres (20,909 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $26,000 (Jun 1978) |
| Tax Bill | $2,454 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-0101-0022-02-2 |
| Primary APN | 14-0101-0022-02-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,747 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,747 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 20,909 sqft (0.48 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 198 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1605 BELL RD |
|---|---|
| City | NILES |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49120-4308 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1B |
| Legal Description | COM 594'E OF SW COR E1/2 OF SW1/4 SEC 1 T8S R17W TH N 231.75'TH E 90' TH S 231.75'TH W 90'TO POB |
| Legal Range | 17W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | ARLENE HARGIS |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | NILES |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 21000 |
1605 Bell Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 1978.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1605 BELL RD, NILES, MI 49120-4308 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 14, 1978 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 14, 1978 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1077 / 1020 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 13, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1605 BELL RD, NILES, MI 49120-4308 |
| Document Number | 03214/0385 |
| Book / Page | 3214 / 0385 |
| Map Reference | LB3147 PG1040 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 7, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1605 BELL RD, NILES, MI 49120-4308 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 00000 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1605 Bell Rd was $2,454, up 2% from the year before.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Niles Township |
| Unified School District | Brandywine Community Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $137,000 (+11.84%) | $274,000 (+11.84%) | |
| 2025 | $2,454.00 (+2.04%) | $122,500 | $245,000 |
| 2024 | $2,405.00 | ||
| 2023 | $107,700 | $215,400 | |
| 2022 | $2,163.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1605 Bell Rd 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 1605 Bell Rd 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 56 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 |
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