Berrien County property record for 37 River St, Niles, MI 49120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 880 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.155 acres (6,752 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,275 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 71-7200-0023-00-7 |
| Primary APN | 71-7200-0023-00-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 880 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 880 sqft |
| Basement Area | 880 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 880 sqft |
| Lot Area | 6,752 sqft (0.155 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 37 RIVER ST |
|---|---|
| City | NILES |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49120-1647 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LDR |
| Legal Description | LOT 23 C R SMITHS ADD TO CITY OF NILES |
| Legal Subdivision | SMITHS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Legal Unit | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | NILES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 20500 |
37 River St is owned by an individual who acquired it in March 2024.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 CARTER AVE, NILES, MI 49120 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 27, 1987 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 27, 1987 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 9, 1984 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1299 / 1007 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 1, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 03421/1665 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Mar 1, 2024 |
| Property Address | 37 RIVER ST, NILES, MI 49120-1647 |
| Document Number | 03421/1665 |
| Book / Page | 3421 / 1665 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024398950 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 22, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 7901 CHAPEL RD, NILES, MI 49120-9053 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 37 River St was $1,275, up 2.6% from the year before.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| Municipality | Niles City |
| Unified School District | Niles Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $57,400 (+21.61%) | $114,800 (+21.61%) | |
| 2025 | $1,275.00 (+2.57%) | $47,200 | $94,400 |
| 2024 | $1,243.00 | ||
| 2023 | $40,300 | $80,600 | |
| 2022 | $1,131.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 37 River St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (2008–2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2018 · river or lake flooding |
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 37 River St is low, with less than 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 93% of the US · lower than 83% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 124 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 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Midwest Energy & Communications.
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