Cass County property record for 1815 M 51, Niles, MI 49120
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.62 acres (27,007 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $48,000 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $504 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-0001-0010-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 14-0001-0010-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 27,007 sqft (0.62 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 131 ft deep x 383 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1815 M 51 |
|---|---|
| City | NILES |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49120-8809 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1A |
| Legal Description | THAT PT OF SE1/4 OF FRL SEC 1 T7S R17W LYING SE'LY OF HWY M 140 & NE'LY OF KINZIE CREEK |
| Legal Range | 17W |
| Legal Township | 07S |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | HOWARD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 2202 |
1815 M 51, residential vacant land, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2025.
Source: Cass County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1815 M 51, NILES, MI 49120-8809 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 27, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 27, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 21, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3337 / 2389 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 3, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 03447/3103 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1815 M 51, NILES, MI 49120-8809 |
| Document Number | 03337/2389 |
| Book / Page | 3337 / 2389 |
| Instrument Date | May 26, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | NEAR NORTH TITLE GROUP |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $412.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 132 FOSSIL STONE TRL, BUDA, TX 78610-2200 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1815 M 51, NILES, MI 49120-8809 |
| Document Number | 0033372392 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 3337/2392 |
| Name | RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1815 M 51 was $504, up 0.6% from the year before.
Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Cass County |
| County Subdivision | Howard Township |
| Unified School District | Niles Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $28,900 (+3.21%) | $57,800 (+3.21%) | |
| 2025 | $504.00 (+0.6%) | $28,000 | $56,000 |
| 2024 | $501.00 | ||
| 2023 | $15,300 | $30,600 | |
| 2022 | $482.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 1815 M 51 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 5, 2007
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| 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 1815 M 51 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 94% of the US · lower than 85% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 42 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: AT&T, Mercury Fiber.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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