Berrien County property record for 627 James St, Niles, MI 49120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,108 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.268 acres (11,674 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $17,808 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,523 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Sale Nov 2021 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-4880-0039-00-2 |
| Primary APN | 14-4880-0039-00-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,108 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,108 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 11,674 sqft (0.268 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 146 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 627 JAMES ST |
|---|---|
| City | NILES |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49120-1183 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1B |
| Legal Description | LOT 39, MAPLE ROW NO. 1. |
| Legal Subdivision | MAPLE ROW #1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 39 |
| Legal Unit | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | NILES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| 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 | 627 JAMES ST, NILES, MI 49120-1183 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Nov 15, 2021 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Feb 25, 2020 | Land Contract, Transfer · Land Contract ROBERT P PHILLIPS SR ETUX |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 15, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 15, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 25, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 3353 / 227 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 003353/227 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Nov 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 627 JAMES ST, NILES, MI 49120-1183 |
| Document Number | 003353/227 |
| Book / Page | 3353 / 227 |
| Map Reference | MB 12 PG 12 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $19.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 721 JAMES ST, NILES, MI 49120-1130 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 627 JAMES ST, NILES, MI 49120-1183 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Nov 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 627 JAMES ST, NILES, MI 49120-1183 |
| Document Number | 003353/225 |
| Book / Page | 3353 / 225 |
| Map Reference | MB 12 PG 12 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 21, 2021 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Document Type | Land Contract |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Property Address | 627 JAMES ST, NILES, MI 49120-1183 |
| Document Number | 003266/728 |
| Book / Page | 3266 / 728 |
| Map Reference | MB 12 PG 12 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 21, 2014 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 721 JAMES ST, NILES, MI 49120-1130 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 627 JAMES ST, NILES, MI 49120-1183 |
| Date | Feb 25, 2020 |
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| Name | ROBERT P PHILLIPS SR ETUX |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Type | Land Contract |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $57,000 (+12.65%) | $114,000 (+12.65%) | |
| 2025 | $1,523.00 (+10.04%) Homeowner's exemption | $50,600 (+26.82%) | $101,200 (+26.82%) |
| 2024 | $1,384.00 (+45.38%) | ||
| 2023 | $39,900 | $79,800 | |
| 2022 | $952.00 |
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
| 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.
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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