Berrien County property record for 49 Washington Ct, Niles, MI 49120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,221 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 1.31 acres (57,064 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (May 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $4,282 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-0115-0001-28-9 |
| Primary APN | 14-0115-0001-28-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,221 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,221 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,221 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,221 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 57,064 sqft (1.31 acres) |
| Lot Depth | 448 ft Depth |
| Garage Area | 650 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
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| Street Address | 49 WASHINGTON CT |
|---|---|
| City | NILES |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49120-4186 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1B |
| Legal Description | COM AT INT OF N LN CHICAGO ST & C/L WASHINGTON ST VILL OF BERTRAND PLAT OF 1834 SEC 15 T8S R17W TH N 943' TH N89DEG54'W 40' TO POB TH N 119.62' TH NWLY 88.4' ON A 120' RAD CUR LT CH N21DEG06'10''W 86.41' TH NWLY 26.07' ON A 96' RAD CUR RT CH N34DEG43 |
| Legal Range | 17W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | NILES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 21100 |
49 Washington Ct is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2017.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 49 WASHINGTON CT, NILES, MI 49120-4186 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 26, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 26, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1887 / 700 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 29, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 03185/2588 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 6, 2017 |
| Property Address | 49 WASHINGTON CT, NILES, MI 49120-4186 |
| Document Number | 03185/2588 |
| Book / Page | 3185 / 2588 |
| Map Reference | VOL B PG |
| Instrument Date | Sep 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 3185-2588 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 49 WASHINGTON CT, NILES, MI 49120-4186 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 49 WASHINGTON CT, NILES, MI 49120-4186 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 49 Washington Ct was $4,282 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.8% from the year before.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Niles Township |
| Unified School District | Brandywine Community Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $228,700 (+11.29%) | $457,400 (+11.29%) | |
| 2025 | $4,282.00 (+2.76%) Homeowner's exemption | $205,500 | $411,000 |
| 2024 | $4,167.00 | ||
| 2023 | $201,300 | $402,600 | |
| 2022 | $3,793.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 49 Washington Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 A, within 100 ft |
| 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 risk around 49 Washington Ct 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 | 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 83 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 |
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