Cass County property record for 970 Ruth Ln, Niles, MI 49120 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
| Square Footage | 1,320 sqft Building Perimeter |
| Lot Size | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $161,000 (2018) |
| Tax Bill | $685.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 14-020-410-016-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Building Area | 1,320 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor | 1,320 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 1,320 sqft Basement |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,320 sqft Unfinished |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch Style |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft Garage |
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
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| Street Address | 970 RUTH LN |
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| City | NILES |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49120-3949 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | . 1087 SEC 31 T7S R16W LOT 16 WAYNE SUBDIVISION. |
| Legal Subdivision | WAYNE SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Minor Civil Division | HOWARD |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3038 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
Source: Cass County records · APN 14-020-410-016-00
Assessment roll updated August 28, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 890 N 10TH ST, 110, KALAMAZOO, MI 49009-6192 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 21, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer MERIDIAN TITLE COMPANY INC, MERIDIAN TITLE CO |
| May 21, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim Document |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 21, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 21, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 27, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1139 / 2251 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 17, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0966/0084 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Recording Date | May 21, 2018 |
| Property Address | 970 RUTH LN, NILES, MI 49120-3949 |
| Document Number | 1139/2251 |
| Book / Page | 1139 / 2251 |
| Map Reference | LB1-G PG312 |
| Instrument Date | May 16, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | MERIDIAN TITLE COMPANY INC, MERIDIAN TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,384.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 890 N 10TH ST STE 110, 110, KALAMAZOO, MI 49009-6192 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Recording Date | May 21, 2018 |
| Property Address | 970 RUTH LN, NILES, MI 49120-3949 |
| Document Number | 1139/2249 |
| Book / Page | 1139 / 2249 |
| Map Reference | LB1-G PG312 |
| Instrument Date | May 03, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenant By Entirety |
| Address | 35700 S ANNA RD, DRUMMOND ISLAND, MI 49726-9497 |
Source: Cass County records · Assessment roll updated August 28, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Cass County |
| County Subdivision | Howard Township |
| Unified School District | Niles Community School District (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $85,300 (+3.27%) | $170,600 (+3.27%) | |
| 2025 | $685.00 (-75.68%) Homeowner's exemption | $82,600 (+5.9%) Land $82,600 | $165,200 (+5.9%) Land $165,200 |
| 2024 | $2,817.00 (+16.26%) | ||
| 2023 | $78,000 | $156,000 | |
| 2022 | $2,423.00 |
970 Ruth Ln is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with direct wildfire exposure (Low risk).
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Cass County (26027C), updated September 5, 2007
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Low 5th percentile of exposed land nationally · 12th in Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Low — less than 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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