Berrien County property record for 702 Howard St, Niles, MI 49120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 1,125 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100 (Jun 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $930 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 72-3050-0191-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 72-3050-0191-00-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,125 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 900 sqft |
| Basement Area | 900 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 900 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 702 HOWARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | NILES |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49120-2437 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LDR |
| Legal Description | LOT 191 H B HOFFMANS ADD TO NILES |
| Legal Subdivision | H B HOFFMANS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 191 |
| Legal Unit | 191 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | NILES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 20500 |
702 Howard St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2024.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 702 HOWARD ST, NILES, MI 49120-2437 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 29, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 29, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 28, 1982 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1699 / 986 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 22, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 003423/163 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jul 19, 2019 |
| Property Address | 702 HOWARD ST, NILES, MI 49120-2437 |
| Document Number | 03243/3356 |
| Book / Page | 3243 / 3356 |
| Map Reference | VOL D PG 110 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 18, 2019 |
| 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 | 702 HOWARD ST, NILES, MI 49120-2437 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 702 Howard St was $930 with a homeowner's exemption, down 30.4% from the year before.
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 | $68,200 (+7.23%) | $136,400 (+7.23%) | |
| 2025 | $930.00 (-30.44%) | $63,600 | $127,200 |
| 2024 | $1,337.00 | ||
| 2023 | $50,300 | $100,600 | |
| 2022 | $1,217.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 702 Howard St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2018.
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 | 1 (2018) |
| 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 702 Howard 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 serves 14,215 people · EPA ID MI0004740 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 317 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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