261 Marks St, Niles, MI 49120 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 261 Marks St, Niles, MI 49120

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,728 sqft · built 2004
Lot Size	0.21 acres (9,148 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$163,000 (May 2026)
Tax Bill	$3,214 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2008 Mortgage May 2026 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`14-0123-0030-02-6`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`14-0123-0030-02-6`
Alternative APN	`11-14-0123-0030-02-6`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Building Area	1,728 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,728 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2004
Effective Year Built	Effective 2004
Architectural Style	Modular
Lot Area	9,148 sqft (0.21 acres)
Lot Dimensions	99 ft deep x 90 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	261 MARKS ST
City	NILES
State	MI
Zip	49120-4104
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-1B
Legal Description	BEG 1329.61' S & 116' N88DEG30'41''W OF N1/4 PST SEC 23 T8S R17W TH N88DEG30'41''W 90' TH N 99' TH S88DEG30'46''E 90' TH S 99' TO POB
Legal Range	17W
Legal Township	08S
Legal Section	23
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Township / Civil Division	NILES
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2015
Census Tract	21100

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	261 MARKS ST, NILES, MI 49120-4104
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 28, 2008	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage METRO FINANCE
May 22, 2026	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage UNITED FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
May 22, 2026	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage UNITED FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 22, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 22, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Mar 31, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2026461544
Deed Book / Page	3478 / 615
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 21, 2013
Prior Transfer Doc	03030/3352
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2008: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Property Address	261 MARKS ST, NILES, MI 49120-4104
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 25, 2026
Title Company	CORNERSTONE TITLE INSURANCE AGENCY, CORNERSTONE TITLE AGENCY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	02831/0170
Date	Feb 28, 2008
Book Page	2831/0170

Lender

Name	METRO FINANCE
Type	Subprime Lender
Address	FARMINGTON, MI 48334

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2038

May 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	May 22, 2026
Property Address	261 MARKS ST, NILES, MI 49120-4104
Document Number	0000461544
Book / Page	3478 / 615
Instrument Date	May 21, 2026
Instrument	2026461544
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 18, 2026
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$123,472.50
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	261 MARKS ST, NILES, MI 49120-4104

Mortgage

Document Number	0000461545,
Date	May 22, 2026
Instrument	2026461545

Lender

Name	UNITED FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2056

Interest

Rate	6.37%
Max Rate	-1%

May 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	May 22, 2026
Property Address	261 MARKS ST, NILES, MI 49120-4104
Document Number	003478/615
Book / Page	3478 / 615
Instrument Date	May 21, 2026
Instrument	2026461544
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 26, 2026
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$123,472.50
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	261 MARKS ST, NILES, MI 49120-4104

Mortgage

Document Number	0000461545,
Date	May 22, 2026
Instrument	2026461545

Lender

Name	UNITED FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2056

Interest

Max Rate	-1%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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		$87,400 (-5.82%)	$174,800 (-5.82%)
2025	$3,214.00 (+2.26%)	$92,800 (+53.39%)	$185,600 (+53.39%)
2024	$3,143.00 (+8.87%)
2023		$60,500	$121,000
2022	$2,887.00

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

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	1 in force

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

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 207 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · DSL	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Midwest Energy & Communications, Surf Internet.

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