Berrien County property record for 521 Cherry St, Niles, MI 49120
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.232 acres (10,106 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Jan 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $255 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 73-2730-0030-03-3 |
| Primary APN | 73-2730-0030-03-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 10,106 sqft (0.232 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 76.5 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 521 CHERRY ST |
|---|---|
| City | NILES |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49120-3246 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | LDR |
| Legal Description | THE SE1/4 OF OUT LOT 30 GREEN & HOFFMANS OUT LOTS CITY OF NILES EXC THE E 6' THEREOF |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN PLAT OF NILES ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Legal Unit | 30,S |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | NILES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 20700 |
521 Cherry St, residential vacant land, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2023.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 521 CHERRY ST, NILES, MI 49120-3246 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 31, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 31, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 24, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023372083 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3397 / 2826 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 24, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 03083/2415 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 31, 2023 |
| Property Address | 521 CHERRY ST, NILES, MI 49120-3246 |
| Document Number | 03397/2826 |
| Book / Page | 3397 / 2826 |
| Map Reference | LB B PG 161 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023372083 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE/MI, CHICAGO TITLE OF MI INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,200.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 515 CHERRY ST, NILES, MI 49120-3246 |
| Document Number | 0033972829 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 3397-2829 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2053 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 521 Cherry St was $255, up 2% 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 | $7,700 (-) | $15,400 (-) | |
| 2025 | $255.00 (+2%) | $7,700 | $15,400 |
| 2024 | $250.00 | ||
| 2023 | $5,400 | $10,800 | |
| 2022 | $142.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 521 Cherry 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 521 Cherry 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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