Berrien County property record for 542 Cherry St, Niles, MI 49120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,742 sqft · built 1907 |
| Lot Size | 0.336 acres (14,636 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $62,500 (Sep 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $2,293 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 73-0750-0018-00-2 |
| Primary APN | 73-0750-0018-00-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 2,742 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,497 sqft |
| Basement Area | 578 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 578 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1907 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1907 |
| Lot Area | 14,636 sqft (0.336 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 198 ft deep x 74 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 542 CHERRY ST |
|---|---|
| City | NILES |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49120-3247 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LDR |
| Legal Description | LOT 18 & E1/2 OF LOT 17 BABCOCKS SUB OF OUT LOTS 52 53 & W 82.5'OF 51 C K GREEN & H B & G W HOFFMANS ADD OF OUTLOTS TO CITY OF NILES |
| Legal Subdivision | BABCOCKS SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 17-18 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | NILES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 20700 |
542 Cherry St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2006.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 542 CHERRY ST, NILES, MI 49120-3247 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 28, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 28, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 20, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2747 / 198 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 19, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 02720/1284 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 542 Cherry St was $2,293 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $117,400 | $234,800 | |
| 2025 | $2,293.00 | ||
| 2023 | $89,700 | $179,400 | |
| 2022 | $2,050.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 542 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 542 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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