Berrien County property record for 545 Union St, Niles, MI 49120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,478 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.133 acres (5,793 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,076 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Transfer Mar 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 74-6890-0016-00-2 |
| Primary APN | 74-6890-0016-00-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,478 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,023 sqft |
| Basement Area | 799 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 799 sqft |
| Lot Area | 5,793 sqft (0.133 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 44 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 508 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 545 UNION ST |
|---|---|
| City | NILES |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49120-1536 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LDR |
| Legal Description | THE E 44' OF LOT 16 J B REDDICK ADD CITY OF NILES |
| Legal Subdivision | J B REDDICK ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Legal Unit | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | NILES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 20600 |
545 Union St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2024.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 545 UNION ST, NILES, MI 49120-1536 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Mar 29, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HONOR CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 28, 2001 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 28, 2001 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 9, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2184 / 1515 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 21, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 003421/953 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Property Address | 545 UNION ST, NILES, MI 49120-1536 |
| Document Number | 003421/953 |
| Book / Page | 3421 / 953 |
| Map Reference | LB 27 PG 25 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 21, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024398799 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 19, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4004 ARKONA RD, MILAN, MI 48160 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 545 UNION ST, NILES, MI 49120-1536 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 545 UNION ST, NILES, MI 49120-1536 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 545 UNION ST, NILES, MI 49120-1536 |
| Document Number | 003369/423 |
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| Date | Mar 29, 2022 |
| Book Page | 3369/423 |
| Instrument | 2022348914 |
| Name | HONOR CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI 49103 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2037 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 545 Union St was $1,076 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 | $79,600 | $159,200 | |
| 2025 | $1,076.00 | ||
| 2023 | $70,400 | $140,800 | |
| 2022 | $959.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 545 Union St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 | 7 (1982–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 7 |
| 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 545 Union 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 377 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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