Berrien County property record for 856 Platt St, Niles, MI 49120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,560 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 2.36 acres (102,889 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,518 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 74-0027-0018-01-6 |
| Primary APN | 74-0027-0018-01-6 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,560 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,560 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,560 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,560 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Lot Area | 102,889 sqft (2.36 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 350 ft deep x 294 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 840 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 856 PLATT ST |
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| City | NILES |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49120-1573 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LDR |
| Legal Description | SEC 27 T7S R17W COM 366'S & 33'E OF CENTER OF SEC TH E 350' TH S 294' TH W 350' TH N 294' TO POB |
| Legal Range | 17W |
| Legal Township | 07S |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | NILES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 20600 |
856 Platt St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2022.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1182, NILES, MI 49120-8082 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 03373/2549 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | May 10, 2022 |
| Property Address | 856 PLATT ST, NILES, MI 49120-1573 |
| Document Number | 03373/2552 |
| Book / Page | 3373 / 2552 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022352662 |
| 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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| Address | 856 PLATT ST, NILES, MI 49120-1573 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 856 Platt St was $2,518 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.4% 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 | $145,200 (-1.22%) | $290,400 (-1.22%) | |
| 2025 | $2,518.00 (+2.4%) Homeowner's exemption | $147,000 | $294,000 |
| 2024 | $2,459.00 | ||
| 2023 | $117,500 | $235,000 | |
| 2022 | $2,252.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 856 Platt St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 856 Platt 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 |
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| 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 138 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, Mercury Fiber, T-Mobile.
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