225 Bell Rd, Niles, MI 49120 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 225 Bell Rd, Niles, MI 49120

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,305 sqft · built 1963
Lot Size	1.43 acres (62,291 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$37,000 (Sep 1977)
Tax Bill	$2,162 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2017 Line of Credit Jan 2023 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`14-0102-0001-12-1`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`14-0102-0001-12-1`
Alternative APN	`11-14-0102-0001-12-1`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,305 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,305 sqft
Basement Area	1,305 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,305 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1963
Effective Year Built	Effective 1963
Architectural Style	Raised Ranch
Lot Area	62,291 sqft (1.43 acres)
Lot Dimensions	329 ft deep x 189 ft wide
Garage Area	1,128 sqft
Parking Spaces	4 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	225 BELL RD
City	NILES
State	MI
Zip	49120-4016
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-1A
Legal Description	COM 706'W OF S1/4 PST SEC 2 T8S R17W TH W 189'TH N 329'TH E 189'TH S 329'TO POB
Legal Range	17W
Legal Township	08S
Legal Section	02
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Township / Civil Division	NILES
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1001
Census Tract	21100

Owner

Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	225 BELL RD, NILES, MI 49120-4016
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 27, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit UNITED FCU
Jan 3, 2023	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 16, 1977 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Sep 16, 1977 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	1058 / 789
Last Transfer Date	Dec 27, 2022
Transfer Doc	003396/641
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Property Address	225 BELL RD, NILES, MI 49120-4016
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	03164/1064
Date	Feb 27, 2017
Book Page	3164/1064

Lender

Name	UNITED FCU
Type	Credit Union
Address	SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	120 Months
Due	Feb 25, 2027

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

January 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Jan 3, 2023
Property Address	225 BELL RD, NILES, MI 49120-4016
Document Number	003396/641
Book / Page	3396 / 641
Instrument Date	Dec 27, 2022
Instrument	2023370466
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 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
Address	225 BELL RD, NILES, MI 49120-4016

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Berrien County
County Subdivision	Niles Township
Unified School District	Brandywine Community Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$134,600 (+16.34%)	$269,200 (+16.34%)
2025	$2,162.00 (+2.46%) Homeowner's exemption	$115,700 (+19.65%)	$231,400 (+19.65%)
2024	$2,110.00 (+10.36%)
2023		$96,700	$193,400
2022	$1,912.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	5 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	2 (1981–2016)
Most Recent Claim	Aug 2016

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; 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 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood	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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 55 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: Midwest Energy & Communications.

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