Berrien County property record for 829 Clay St, Niles, MI 49120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,104 sqft · built 1888 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $144,900 (Sep 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,762 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 74-0960-0039-00-4 |
| Primary APN | 74-0960-0039-00-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,104 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 844 sqft |
| Basement Area | 520 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 520 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1888 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1888 |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 960 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 829 CLAY ST |
|---|---|
| City | NILES |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49120-2951 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LDR |
| Legal Description | LOT 39 CORRECTED PLAT OF WM BORT 1ST ADD CITY OF NILES |
| Legal Subdivision | WM BORT 1ST ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 39 |
| Legal Unit | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | NILES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3024 |
| Census Tract | 20600 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 829 CLAY ST, NILES, MI 49120-2951 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 21, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 21, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 21, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 3291 / 2314 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Sep 21, 2020 |
| Property Address | 829 CLAY ST, NILES, MI 49120-2951 |
| Document Number | 03291/2314 |
| Book / Page | 3291 / 2314 |
| Map Reference | LB 1 PG 61716 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 14, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,247.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 829 CLAY ST, NILES, MI 49120-2951 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0032912317 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 3291/2317 |
| Name | 1ST SOURCE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
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 | $72,800 (+13.4%) | $145,600 (+13.4%) | |
| 2025 | $1,762.00 (+12.02%) | ||
| 2023 | $64,200 | $128,400 | |
| 2022 | $1,573.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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 | 7 (1982–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 7 |
| 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.
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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 TOWNSHIP serves 2,270 people · EPA ID MI0004750 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 30 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 377 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Mercury Fiber, Midwest Energy & Communications.
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