Cass County property record for 961 Ruth Ln, Niles, MI 49120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,421 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.27 acres (11,761 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,742 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-020-410-041-00 |
| Primary APN | 14-020-410-041-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,421 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,421 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,421 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,421 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Lot Area | 11,761 sqft (0.27 acres) |
| Garage Area | 500 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 961 RUTH LN |
|---|---|
| City | NILES |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49120-3948 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | . 1098C SEC 31 T7S R16W S 65 FT LOT 41 & N 30 FT LOT 42 WAYNE SUBDIVISION. |
| Legal Subdivision | WAYNE SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 41,42 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Township / Civil Division | HOWARD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3035 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
Source: Cass County records, as of October 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 965 N BRIGHTON CIR, 267, CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60012-2049 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 3, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 001247/279 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of October 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Cass County |
| County Subdivision | Howard Township |
| Unified School District | Niles Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $98,900 (+4.55%) Land $98,900 | $197,800 (+4.55%) Land $197,800 | |
| 2025 | $1,742.00 (+2.96%) Homeowner's exemption | $94,600 (+5.94%) Land $94,600 | $189,200 (+5.94%) Land $189,200 |
| 2024 | $1,692.00 (+20.68%) | ||
| 2023 | $89,300 | $178,600 | |
| 2022 | $1,402.00 |
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 5, 2007
| 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 | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 87% 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 416 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.
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