Berrien County property record for 503 S 3rd St, Niles, MI 49120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 936 sqft · built 1933 |
| Lot Size | 0.047 acres (2,047 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $53,000 (Sep 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $1,139 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 73-0950-0033-03-9 |
| Primary APN | 73-0950-0033-03-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 936 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 624 sqft |
| Basement Area | 624 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 624 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1933 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1933 |
| Lot Area | 2,047 sqft (0.047 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 32 ft deep x 64.6 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 165 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 503 S 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | NILES |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49120-3301 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LDR |
| Legal Description | PT OF LOT 33 BONDS ADD TO NILES COM AT NW COR SD LOT 33 TH S36DEG19'30''E 64.6'TH N54DEG17'E 63.9'TH N36DEG19' 30''W 18.27'TH W 79.35'TO POB |
| Legal Subdivision | BONDS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 33 |
| Legal Unit | 33,33 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | NILES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 20700 |
503 S 3rd St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2011.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 82, NILES, MI 49120-0082 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 21, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 21, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 4, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2546 / 1999 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 2, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 02950/2100 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 503 S 3rd St was $1,139 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 | $56,500 (+5.61%) | $113,000 (+5.61%) | |
| 2025 | $1,139.00 (+2.43%) Homeowner's exemption | $53,500 | $107,000 |
| 2024 | $1,112.00 | ||
| 2023 | $42,600 | $85,200 | |
| 2022 | $1,015.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 503 S 3rd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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 503 S 3rd St 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 | 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 515 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, Midwest Energy & Communications, T-Mobile.
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