Berrien County property record for 540 Cedar St, Niles, MI 49120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 1,920 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.133 acres (5,793 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Mar 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $2,395 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 72-3080-0006-01-1 |
| Primary APN | 72-3080-0006-01-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,920 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 960 sqft |
| Lot Area | 5,793 sqft (0.133 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 139 ft deep x 42 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 540 CEDAR ST |
|---|---|
| City | NILES |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49120-2670 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LDR |
| Legal Description | W 33'OF LOT 6 SUBDIVISION OF LOT 61 IN WM JUSTICE'S ADD TO NILES BY GEO W HOFFMAN ALSO STRIP OF LAND 9'WIDE E & W ADJOINING ABOVE LAND ON THE W |
| Legal Subdivision | WM JUSTICES ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 6,61 |
| Legal Unit | 6,61 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | NILES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3057 |
| Census Tract | 20500 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 821 TOPINABEE RD, NILES, MI 49120-3038 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 23, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 23, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 16, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1874 / 1031 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 9, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 03396/2390 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 11, 2023 |
| Property Address | 540 CEDAR ST, NILES, MI 49120-2670 |
| Document Number | 03396/2390 |
| Book / Page | 3396 / 2390 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 9, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023370931 |
| 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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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 821 TOPINABEE RD, NILES, MI 49120-3038 |
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 | $92,900 (+6.41%) | $185,800 (+6.41%) | |
| 2025 | $2,395.00 (+2.53%) | $87,300 (+61.07%) | $174,600 (+61.07%) |
| 2024 | $2,336.00 (+10.34%) | ||
| 2023 | $54,200 | $108,400 | |
| 2022 | $2,117.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2018 · river or lake flooding |
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.
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 serves 14,215 people · EPA ID MI0004740 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| 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.
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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