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228 Brooks St, Niles, MI 49120 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 228 Brooks St, Niles, MI 49120

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,038 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.55 acres (23,958 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$40,018 (Jan 2015)
Tax Bill$1,404 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2026 Line of Credit
Feb 2023 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN14-0123-0021-01-9

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN14-0123-0021-01-9
Alternative APN
  • 11-14-0123-0021-01-9

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,038 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,038 sqft
Basement Area1,038 sqft
Unfinished Basement838 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1925
Architectural StyleRaised Ranch
Lot Area23,958 sqft (0.55 acres)
Lot Dimensions132 ft deep x 180 ft wide
Garage Area936 sqft
Parking Spaces4 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address228 BROOKS ST
CityNILES
StateMI
Zip49120-4102
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-1B
Legal DescriptionCOM.802.3'S.&479.9'W.OF N QTR POST OF SEC.23,T8S.R17W.,TH.W. 180',TH.S. 132' TH.E.180',TH.N.132' TO BEG
Legal Range17W
Legal Township08S
Legal Section02
Legal SubdivisionNILES TOWNSHIP
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionNILES
Census Block Group2
Census Block2008
Census Tract21100

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address228 BROOKS ST, NILES, MI 49120-4102
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 13, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
FIFTH THIRD BANK
Feb 6, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 8, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 8, 2015 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 26, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page3091 / 2656
Last Transfer DateJan 31, 2023
Transfer Doc03397/3890
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateJul 13, 2026
Property Address228 BROOKS ST, NILES, MI 49120-4102
Document Number0000465476
Book / Page3482 / 823
Instrument DateJun 10, 2026
Instrument2026465476
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 30, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address228 BROOKS ST, NILES, MI 49120-4102

Mortgage

Document Number0000465476,
DateJul 13, 2026
Book Page3482/823
Instrument2026465476
Lender
NameFIFTH THIRD BANK
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate6.36%
Max Rate-1%

February 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateFeb 6, 2023
Property Address228 BROOKS ST, NILES, MI 49120-4102
Document Number03397/3890
Book / Page3397 / 3890
Instrument DateJan 31, 2023
Instrument2023372372
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address228 BROOKS ST, NILES, MI 49120-4102

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyBerrien County
County SubdivisionNiles Township
Unified School DistrictBrandywine Community Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$82,600 (+11.92%)$165,200 (+11.92%)
2025$1,404.00 (+2.18%) Homeowner's exemption$73,800 (+7.89%)$147,600 (+7.89%)
2024$1,374.00 (+10.81%)
2023$68,400$136,800
2022$1,240.00

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force

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 RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemNILES
serves 14,215 people · EPA ID MI0004740
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJun 2024
Lead2 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 154 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · DSL		5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable		1,200 / 35
Midwest Energy & Communications
Fiber		1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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