Berrien County property record for 40 S 3rd St, Niles, MI 49120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,216 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.281 acres (12,240 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,144 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 73-2700-0005-00-2 |
| Primary APN | 73-2700-0005-00-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,216 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,216 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,216 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,216 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Lot Area | 12,240 sqft (0.281 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 204 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 40 S 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | NILES |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49120-2755 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MDR |
| Legal Description | COM ON W LN 3RD ST 12' NWLY OF NE COR LOT 7 H B & G W HOFFMAN & C K GREEN ADD TO NILES TH NLY ON 3RD ST 70' TH SWLY AT RT ANGLES TO 3RD ST 200.4' TO E LN CCC & ST L RR R/W TH SLY ON R/W 38' TO S LN OF LOT 7 TH ELY 211.2' TO POB |
| Legal Subdivision | H B & G W HOFFMAN & C K GREEN ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Legal Unit | 7,7 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | NILES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 20700 |
40 S 3rd St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2024.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 S 3RD ST, NILES, MI 49120-2755 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 30, 1991 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 30, 1991 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 23, 1984 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1511 / 198 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 25, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 03429/2000 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 40 S 3rd St was $1,144 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.4% 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 | $66,600 (+5.55%) | $133,200 (+5.55%) | |
| 2025 | $1,144.00 (+2.42%) Homeowner's exemption | $63,100 | $126,200 |
| 2024 | $1,117.00 | ||
| 2023 | $48,500 | $97,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,019.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 40 S 3rd 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
| 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 |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 40 S 3rd 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 94% of the US · lower than 85% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NILES TOWNSHIP serves 2,270 people · EPA ID MI0004750 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 30 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 377 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Mercury Fiber, Midwest Energy & Communications.
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