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 File |
| 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 |
540 Cedar St is owned by an individual who acquired it in January 2023.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 821 TOPINABEE RD, NILES, MI 49120-3038 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 23, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 23, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 16, 1998 · Amount on File |
| 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 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 540 Cedar St was $2,395, up 2.5% 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 | $92,900 (+6.41%) | $185,800 (+6.41%) | |
| 2025 | $2,395.00 (+2.53%) | $87,300 | $174,600 |
| 2024 | $2,336.00 | ||
| 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.
FEMA maps place 540 Cedar St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2018.
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.
Wildfire risk around 540 Cedar 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 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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