255 Bell Rd, Niles, MI 49120 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 255 Bell Rd, Niles, MI 49120

Property Summary

Property Type	Manufacturing (Light)
Details	7,500 sqft · built 2005
Lot Size	0.51 acres (22,216 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on File
Last Sale	$300,500 (Jul 2020)
Tax Bill	$5,935 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2026 Construction Loan Feb 2018 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`14-0880-0001-02-0`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`14-0880-0001-02-0`
Alternative APN	`11-14-0880-0001-02-0`

Interior

Units	3 Units
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	7,500 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2005
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

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	255 BELL RD
City	NILES
State	MI
Zip	49120-4016
Property Category	Industrial
Property Type	Industrial > Manufacturing (Light)
Local Zoning Code	GB
Legal Description	THE E1/2 OF LOTS 1 & 2 BRANDYWINE ACRES
Legal Subdivision	BRANDYWINE ACRES NILE
Legal Lot Number	1-2
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Township / Civil Division	NILES
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1001
Census Tract	21100

Owner

255 Bell Rd, an industrial property, is owned by a company that bought it in July 2020.

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

Owner of Record	Company Name on File
Mailing Address	165 BELL RD, NILES, MI 49120-4093
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Company

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 14, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage OLD NATIONAL BANK
Feb 23, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage UNITED FCU
Jul 13, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit UNITED FCU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 13, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 13, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	3282 / 1056
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Jul 14, 2026
Property Address	255 BELL RD, NILES, MI 49120-4016
Document Number	0000465640
Book / Page	3482 / 1524
Instrument Date	Jan 16, 2026
Instrument	2026465640
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 31, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Limited Liability Partnership, 266
Address	3315 WILLIAM RICHARDSON DR, SOUTH BEND, IN 46628-9747

Mortgage

Document Number	0000465640,
Date	Jul 14, 2026
Book Page	3482/1524
Instrument	2026465640

Lender

Name	OLD NATIONAL BANK

Agreement

Type	Construction Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	66 Months
Due	Jan 16, 2032

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	6.21%
Initial Type	Adjustable Rate
Adjustable	Adjustable Rate Rider
Max Rate	-1%

February 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Property Address	255 BELL RD, NILES, MI 49120-4016
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	03197/3342
Date	Feb 23, 2018
Book Page	3197/3342

Lender

Name	UNITED FCU
Type	Credit Union
Address	SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

July 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Jul 13, 2020
Property Address	255 BELL RD, NILES, MI 49120-4016
Document Number	03282/1056
Book / Page	3282 / 1056
Map Reference	LB 11 PG 56
Instrument Date	Jul 7, 2020
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$2,584.30
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	165 BELL RD, NILES, MI 49120-4093

Mortgage

Document Number	0032821057
Date	Jul 13, 2020
Instrument	3282/1057

Lender

Name	UNITED FCU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 255 Bell Rd was $5,935.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Berrien County
County Subdivision	Niles Township
Unified School District	Brandywine Community Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$174,700	$349,400
2025	$5,935.00
2023		$135,700	$271,400
2022	$5,243.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 255 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

Wildfire risk around 255 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.

Internet Providers

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.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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