53 S 3rd St, Niles, MI 49120 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 53 S 3rd St, Niles, MI 49120

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	6 bd · 2 ba · 3,108 sqft · built 1926
Lot Size	0.28 acres (12,197 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$119,200 (Jan 2020)
Tax Bill	$2,132 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2020 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2019 Sale + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`73-2700-0041-00-9`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`73-2700-0041-00-9`
Alternative APN	`11-73-2700-0041-00-9`

Interior

Bedrooms	6 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Building Area	3,108 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,872 sqft
Basement Area	1,296 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,296 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1926
Effective Year Built	Effective 1926
Lot Area	12,197 sqft (0.28 acres)
Lot Dimensions	185 ft deep x 66 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	53 S 3RD ST
City	NILES
State	MI
Zip	49120-2736
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	LDR
Legal Description	LOT 41 & THE WLY 35.83' OF LOT 47 H B & G W HOFFMAN & C K GREEN ADD TO NILES
Legal Subdivision	H B & G W HOFFMAN & C K GREEN ADD
Legal Lot Number	41,47
Legal Unit	41,47
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Township / Civil Division	NILES
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1005
Census Tract	20700

Owner

Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	53 S 3RD ST, NILES, MI 49120-2736
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 13, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST CENTENNIAL MORTGAGE CORP
Mar 18, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE
Mar 14, 2018	Special Warranty Deed, Transfer
Nov 9, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ISM TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 13, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jan 13, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jan 13, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	3262 / 187
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 20, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc	03189/0401
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Jan 13, 2020
Property Address	53 S 3RD ST, NILES, MI 49120-2736
Document Number	03262/0187
Book / Page	3262 / 0187
Map Reference	LB C PG 284
Instrument Date	Jan 9, 2020
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023
Title Company	ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,027.70
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	53 S 3RD ST, NILES, MI 49120-2736

Mortgage

Document Number	0003262190
Date	Jan 13, 2020
Instrument	3262/190

Lender

Name	FIRST CENTENNIAL MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2050

March 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Mar 18, 2019
Property Address	53 S 3RD ST, NILES, MI 49120-2736
Document Number	03232/1524
Book / Page	3232 / 1524
Map Reference	LB C PG 284
Instrument Date	Mar 14, 2019
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$163.40
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	116 BLEN LIVE AVE, PARK RIDGE, IL 60068

March 2018: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Special Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Mar 14, 2018
Property Address	53 S 3RD ST, NILES, MI 49120-2736
Document Number	03200/0878
Book / Page	3200 / 0878
Map Reference	MB8 PG161
Instrument Date	Feb 28, 2018
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$51.60
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	520 SILICON DR STE 110, 110, SOUTHLAKE, TX 76092-2001

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	10546 HYACINTH LN, HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80129-4687

November 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Nov 9, 2017
Property Address	53 S 3RD ST, NILES, MI 49120-2736
Document Number	03189/0401
Book / Page	3189 / 0401
Map Reference	MB8 PG161
Instrument Date	Sep 20, 2017
Instrument	3189-0401
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023
Title Company	ISM TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2915 E BASELINE RD # RD109, RD109, GILBERT, AZ 85234-2425

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property with Right of Survivorship
Address	52 SILICON DR 110, 110, SOUTHLAKE, TX 76092

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Berrien County
Municipality	Niles City
Unified School District	Niles Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$97,200 (+71.43%)	$194,400 (+71.43%)
2025	$2,132.00 (+11.92%)
2023		$56,700	$113,400
2022	$1,905.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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