Berrien County property record for 1709 Bell Rd, Niles, MI 49120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,768 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.45 acres (19,602 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $112,000 (Apr 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $1,830 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-0112-0002-03-5 |
| Primary APN | 14-0112-0002-03-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,768 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 982 sqft |
| Basement Area | 982 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 982 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 19,602 sqft (0.45 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 166 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 1709 BELL RD |
|---|---|
| City | NILES |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49120-4677 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1B |
| Legal Description | COM 1332' S & 283.05' S88DEG57'09''E OF N1/4 PST SEC 12 T8S R17W TH N 197.66' TH N89DEG53'45''W 100' TH S 196.01' TH S88DEG57'09''E 100.02' TO POB PER UNRE SURVEY |
| Legal Range | 17W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | NILES |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 21000 |
1709 Bell Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 2025.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1709 BELL RD, NILES, MI 49120-4677 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 13, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 13, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 3, 1979 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2917 / 1613 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 9, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 03455/2463 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1709 Bell Rd was $1,830 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 | $131,300 | $262,600 | |
| 2025 | $1,830.00 | ||
| 2023 | $79,500 | $159,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,620.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1709 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 1709 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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