Berrien County property record for 604 James St, Niles, MI 49120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,352 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 0.231 acres (10,062 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $39,000 (Apr 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,770 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale Feb 2026 Sale + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-4880-0018-02-1 |
| Primary APN | 14-4880-0018-02-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,352 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,352 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Modular |
| Lot Area | 10,062 sqft (0.231 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 146 ft deep x 69 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 604 JAMES ST |
|---|---|
| City | NILES |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49120-1181 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1B |
| Legal Description | LOT 18 MAPLE ROW NO 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | MAPLE ROW #1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Legal Unit | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | NILES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 20500 |
604 James St is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2026.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2378 HAND RD, NILES, MI 49120-9323 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Man, Separate Property |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE MERIDIAN, CHICAGO TITLE OF MICHIGAN |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Mar 17, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage SHELL Y WEICH |
| Dec 5, 2023 | Land Contract, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 24, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 24, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 4, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026459337 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3475 / 3529 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 03469/2574 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Property Address | 604 JAMES ST, NILES, MI 49120-1181 |
| Document Number | 0000459337 |
| Book / Page | 3475 / 3529 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.459337 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 22, 2026 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE MERIDIAN, CHICAGO TITLE OF MICHIGAN |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $29,542.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2378 HAND RD, NILES, MI 49120-9323 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Property Address | 604 JAMES ST, NILES, MI 49120-1181 |
| Document Number | 03469/2574 |
| Book / Page | 3469 / 2574 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2026451174 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $562.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2034 ONTARIO RD, NILES, MI 49120-4827 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 604 JAMES ST, NILES, MI 49120-1181 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 604 JAMES ST, NILES, MI 49120-1181 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 03367/1946 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 17, 2022 |
| Book Page | 3367/1946 |
| Instrument | 2022346773 |
| Name | SHELL Y WEICH |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 701 MAIN ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 13 Months |
| Due | Mar 31, 2023 |
| Document Type | Land Contract |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 5, 2023 |
| Property Address | 604 JAMES ST, NILES, MI 49120-1181 |
| Document Number | 03416/4465 |
| Book / Page | 3416 / 4465 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2023394123 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 26, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 604 JAMES ST, NILES, MI 49120-1181 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 604 James St was $2,770, down 48.9% from the year before.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Niles Township |
| Unified School District | Niles Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $59,500 (+14.86%) | $119,000 (+14.86%) | |
| 2025 | $2,770.00 (-48.9%) | $51,800 | $103,600 |
| 2024 | $5,421.00 | ||
| 2023 | $59,300 | $118,600 | |
| 2022 | $3,360.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 604 James 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 604 James St is low, with less than 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 95% of the US · lower than 89% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 146 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 |
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