Berrien County property record for 701 James St, Niles, MI 49120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 804 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.27 acres (11,761 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $871 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Transfer Jun 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-4880-0038-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 14-4880-0038-00-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 804 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 804 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 11,761 sqft (0.27 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 147 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 701 JAMES ST |
|---|---|
| City | NILES |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49120-1130 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1B |
| Legal Description | LOT 38, MAPLE ROW NO. 1. |
| Legal Subdivision | MAPLE ROW SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 38 |
| Legal Unit | 38 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | NILES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 20500 |
701 James St is owned by an individual who acquired it in March 2022.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 709 JAMES ST, NILES, MI 49120-1130 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jun 15, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 30, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 03377/1443 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 15, 2022 |
| Property Address | 701 JAMES ST, NILES, MI 49120-1130 |
| Document Number | 03377/1443 |
| Book / Page | 3377 / 1443 |
| Map Reference | LB 12 PG 12 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 30, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022355499 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 2263 N 5TH ST, NILES, MI 49120-1103 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 15, 2022 |
| Property Address | 701 JAMES ST, NILES, MI 49120-1130 |
| Document Number | 03377/1445 |
| Book / Page | 3377 / 1445 |
| Map Reference | LB 12 PG 12 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 30, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022355500 |
| 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 | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 709 JAMES ST, NILES, MI 49120-1130 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 701 James St was $871, up 2% 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 | $47,900 (+11.66%) | $95,800 (+11.66%) | |
| 2025 | $871.00 (+1.99%) | $42,900 | $85,800 |
| 2024 | $854.00 | ||
| 2023 | $30,900 | $61,800 | |
| 2022 | $763.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 701 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 701 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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