2298 Janellen Dr, Niles, MI 49120 Property Records

Cass County property record for 2298 Janellen Dr, Niles, MI 49120

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 960 sqft · built 1981
Lot Size	0.36 acres (15,682 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$128,000 (Apr 2018)
Tax Bill	$1,867 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2020 Mortgage Apr 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`14-020-570-042-00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`14-020-570-042-00`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Building Area	960 sqft Building Perimeter
1st Floor Area	960 sqft
Basement Area	960 sqft
Unfinished Basement	960 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1981
Effective Year Built	Effective 1981
Architectural Style	Ranch
Lot Area	15,682 sqft (0.36 acres)
Garage Area	528 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2298 JANELLEN DR
City	NILES
State	MI
Zip	49120-3964
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	. 1512 SEC 30 T7S R16W LOT 42 HICKORY HILLS SUBDIVISION.
Legal Subdivision	HICKORY HILLS
Legal Lot Number	42
Jurisdiction	CASS MI
Township / Civil Division	HOWARD
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3019
Census Tract	1500

Owner

2298 Janellen Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2018.

Source: Cass County records, as of October 1, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	2298 JANELLEN DR, NILES, MI 49120-3964
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 30, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV
Apr 4, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 4, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 4, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Dec 5, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	1137 / 1731
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CASS MI
Property Address	2298 JANELLEN DR, NILES, MI 49120-3964
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 3, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2298 JANELLEN DR, NILES, MI 49120-3964

Mortgage

Document Number	001181/824
Date	Sep 30, 2020
Book Page	1181/824

Lender

Name	DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV
Type	Government Agency
Address	WASHINGTON, DC 20410

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	331 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2048

April 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CASS MI
Recording Date	Apr 4, 2018
Property Address	2298 JANELLEN DR, NILES, MI 49120-3964
Document Number	01137/1731
Book / Page	1137 / 1731
Map Reference	LB1-J PG487
Instrument Date	Mar 28, 2018
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 3, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,000.80
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2298 JANELLEN DR, NILES, MI 49120-3964

Mortgage

Document Number	0011371732
Date	Apr 4, 2018
Instrument	1137/1732

Lender

Name	RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2298 Janellen Dr was $1,867 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of October 1, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Cass County
County Subdivision	Howard Township
Unified School District	Niles Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$97,700 (+3.06%) Land $97,700	$195,400 (+3.06%) Land $195,400
2025	$1,867.00 Homeowner's exemption	$94,800 Land $94,800	$189,600 Land $189,600
2023		$65,200	$130,400
2022	$1,476.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 2298 Janellen Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 5, 2007

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

Wildfire risk around 2298 Janellen Dr 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 96% of the US · lower than 91% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

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 58 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: Mercury Fiber.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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