Berrien County property record for 2539 S 3rd St, Niles, MI 49120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,320 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 1.01 acres (44,388 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Oct 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,748 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-8550-0025-00-2 |
| Primary APN | 14-8550-0025-00-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,320 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 556 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Lot Area | 44,388 sqft (1.01 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 522 ft deep x 85 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 2539 S 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | NILES |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49120-4401 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1B |
| Legal Description | LOT 25 WHITCOMB & KELLER'S DIXIE HEIGHTS ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF BERTRAND |
| Legal Subdivision | WHITCOMB & KELLERS DIXIE HEIGHTS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Legal Unit | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | NILES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 21100 |
2539 S 3rd St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2021.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2539 S 3RD ST, NILES, MI 49120-4401 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 19, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 19, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 12, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3349 / 678 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2539 S 3RD ST, NILES, MI 49120-4401 |
| Document Number | 003349/678 |
| Book / Page | 3349 / 678 |
| Map Reference | LB 7 PG 34 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE/MI, CHICAGO TITLE OF MI INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $688.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2539 S 3RD ST, NILES, MI 49120-4401 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2539 S 3rd St was $1,748 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.3% 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 | $87,000 (+11.4%) | $174,000 (+11.4%) | |
| 2025 | $1,748.00 (+2.34%) Homeowner's exemption | $78,100 | $156,200 |
| 2024 | $1,708.00 | ||
| 2023 | $57,300 | $114,600 | |
| 2022 | $1,545.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2539 S 3rd 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 2539 S 3rd 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NILES serves 14,215 people · EPA ID MI0004740 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
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 |
May also be available: Midwest Energy & Communications.
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