Berrien County property record for 245 Bell Rd, Niles, MI 49120
| Property Type | Manufacturing (Light) |
|---|---|
| Details | 7,500 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.51 acres (22,216 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,229 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-0880-0001-01-1 |
| Primary APN | 14-0880-0001-01-1 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 2 Units |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 7,500 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Fire Resistance | Special |
| Lot Area | 22,216 sqft (0.51 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 148 ft deep x 300 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 245 BELL RD |
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| City | NILES |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49120-4016 |
| Property Category | Industrial |
| Property Type | Industrial > Manufacturing (Light) |
| Local Zoning Code | GB |
| Legal Description | THE W1/2 OF LOTS 1 & 2 BRANDYWINE ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-2 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | NILES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 21100 |
245 Bell Rd, an industrial property, is held in a trust since July 2025.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 185 BELL RD, NILES, MI 49120-4093 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 29, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 003465/390 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Property Address | 245 BELL RD, NILES, MI 49120-4016 |
| Document Number | 003465/390 |
| Book / Page | 3465 / 390 |
| Map Reference | LB 11 PG 56 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 29, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025446657 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 185 BELL RD, NILES, MI 49120-4093 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 245 Bell Rd was $6,229, up 2.9% from the year before.
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 | $183,100 (-3.12%) | $366,200 (-3.12%) | |
| 2025 | $6,229.00 (+2.87%) | $189,000 | $378,000 |
| 2024 | $6,055.00 | ||
| 2023 | $142,700 | $285,400 | |
| 2022 | $5,502.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 245 Bell Rd 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 245 Bell Rd 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 | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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