Berrien County property record for 239 Higgins St, Niles, MI 49120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,056 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 1.2 acres (52,272 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100 (Jun 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $1,307 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-0114-0010-13-1 |
| Primary APN | 14-0114-0010-13-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,056 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 244 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 52,272 sqft (1.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 284 ft deep x 184 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 239 HIGGINS ST |
|---|---|
| City | NILES |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49120-4103 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1B |
| Legal Description | COM 2366.5'S & 432' S88DEG43'W OF N1/4 PST SEC 14 T8S R17W TH S88DEG43'W 184'TH N 302.1'TH N88DEG43'E 46'TH S 23'TH N88DEG43'E 137.8'TH S 279'TO POB SUBJECT TO HWY OVER THE S 33'THEREOF |
| Legal Range | 17W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | NILES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 21100 |
239 Higgins St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2021.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 239 HIGGINS ST, NILES, MI 49120-4103 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 26, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 26, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 8, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2265 / 1 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 8, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000331750 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 239 HIGGINS ST, NILES, MI 49120-4103 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 03162/0200 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 1, 2017 |
| Book Page | 3162/0200 |
| Name | MICHIGAN HOMEOWNER ASSISTANCE NONPROFIT |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | LANSING, MI 48912 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 239 Higgins St was $1,307 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 | $68,700 | $137,400 | |
| 2025 | $1,307.00 | ||
| 2023 | $47,000 | $94,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,204.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 239 Higgins St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1981.
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 risk around 239 Higgins St 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 | 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 101 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 Fixed Wireless · DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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