Berrien County property record for 1609 Bell Rd, Niles, MI 49120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,196 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 1.6 acres (69,696 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $34 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-0101-0020-01-1 |
| Primary APN | 14-0101-0020-01-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,196 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,196 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,196 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,196 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 69,696 sqft (1.6 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 221 ft deep x 318 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 1609 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 792'E OF SW COR E1/2 SW1/4 SEC 1 T8S R17W TH N0DEG55'W 451.75'TH E 198'TH S0DEG55'E 220'TH W 78'TH S 231.75'TH W 120'TO POB SURVEY 932/543 |
| Legal Range | 17W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | NILES |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 21000 |
1609 Bell Rd is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1609 BELL RD, NILES, MI 49120-4308 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1609 Bell Rd was $34 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $111,500 | $223,000 | |
| 2025 | $34.00 | ||
| 2023 | $90,900 | $181,800 | |
| 2022 | $1,672.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1609 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 1609 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 |
May also be available: Surf Internet.
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