Berrien County property record for 709 James St, Niles, MI 49120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,012 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.54 acres (23,522 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,279 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Transfer Jun 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-4880-0036-01-1 |
| Primary APN | 14-4880-0036-01-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,012 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,012 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 23,522 sqft (0.54 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 147 ft deep x 160 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 392 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 709 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 | LOTS 36 & 37 MAPLE ROW NO 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | MAPLE ROW SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 36-37 |
| 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 | 709 JAMES ST, NILES, MI 49120-1130 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| 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 | 03377/1445 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 15, 2022 |
| Property Address | 709 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 |
|---|
| 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 | 709 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 709 JAMES ST, NILES, MI 49120-1130 |
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 | $78,500 (+13.77%) | $157,000 (+13.77%) | |
| 2025 | $1,279.00 (+2.57%) Homeowner's exemption | $69,000 (+30.43%) | $138,000 (+30.43%) |
| 2024 | $1,247.00 (+11.14%) | ||
| 2023 | $52,900 | $105,800 | |
| 2022 | $1,122.00 |
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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 23 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Midwest Energy & Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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