Berrien County property record for 3159 S 3rd St, Niles, MI 49120 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,020 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.298 acres (12,981 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $205,000 (Nov 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,271 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage Aug 2005 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-5700-0006-00-8 |
| Primary APN | 14-5700-0006-00-8 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,020 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 816 sqft |
| Basement Area | 816 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 816 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 12,981 sqft (0.298 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 324 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 3159 S 3RD ST |
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| City | NILES |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49120-4705 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 6 & 7, OKOBOJI. |
| Legal Lot Number | 6-7 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | NILES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 21100 |
Source: Berrien County records · APN 14-5700-0006-00-8
Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 51434 FALLEN LEAVES DR, GRANGER, IN 46530-8895 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 08, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NOTRE DAME FCU |
| Aug 08, 2005 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage TEACHERS CU |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Nov 03, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
| Jun 06, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 03, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 03, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 06, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2025445257 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3463 / 2580 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000452442 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 3159 S 3RD ST, NILES, MI 49120-4705 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 03, 2026 |
| Title Company | NEAR NORTH TITLE GROUP |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 03312/2588 |
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| Date | Feb 08, 2021 |
| Book Page | 3312/2588 |
| Name | NOTRE DAME FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | NOTRE DAME, IN 46556 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 3159 S 3RD ST, NILES, MI 49120-4705 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 03, 2026 |
| Title Company | MERIDIAN TITLE, MERIDIAN TITLE CORP |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 02634/1726 |
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| Date | Aug 08, 2005 |
| Book Page | 2634/1726 |
| Name | TEACHERS CU |
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| Address | 823 E JEFFERSON BLVD, SOUTH BEND, IN 46617 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2035 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Property Address | 3159 S 3RD ST, NILES, MI 49120-4705 |
| Document Number | 03470/3691 |
| Book / Page | 3470 / 3691 |
| Map Reference | LB 6 PG 32 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026452442 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3159 S 3RD ST, NILES, MI 49120-4705 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Nov 03, 2025 |
| Property Address | 3159 S 3RD ST, NILES, MI 49120-4705 |
| Document Number | 03463/2580 |
| Book / Page | 3463 / 2580 |
| Map Reference | LB 6 PG 32 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025445257 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 03, 2026 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,537.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3159 S 3RD ST, NILES, MI 49120-4705 |
| Document Number | 0034632583 |
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| Date | Nov 03, 2025 |
| Instrument | 3463/2583 |
| Name | RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2055 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 06, 2019 |
| Property Address | 3159 S 3RD ST, NILES, MI 49120-4705 |
| Document Number | 03239/2826 |
| Book / Page | 3239 / 2826 |
| Map Reference | LB 6 PG 32 |
| Instrument Date | May 28, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 09, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $533.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3159 S 3RD ST, NILES, MI 49120-4705 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3159 S 3RD ST, NILES, MI 49120-4705 |
| Document Number | 03239/0408 |
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| Date | Jun 03, 2019 |
| Book Page | 3239/0408 |
| Name | RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FORT WAYNE, IN 46804 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2049 |
Source: Berrien County records · Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Niles Township |
| Unified School District | Brandywine Community Schools (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $104,300 (+57.08%) | $208,600 (+57.08%) | |
| 2025 | $1,271.00 (+2.09%) Homeowner's exemption | $66,400 (+29.69%) | $132,800 (+29.69%) |
| 2024 | $1,245.00 (+10.96%) | ||
| 2023 | $51,200 | $102,400 | |
| 2022 | $1,122.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Berrien County (26021C), updated September 10, 2024 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 260210211002, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
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| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 207 locations within about half a mile of this property
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| Xfinity | Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T | DSL | 100 / 20 |
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