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$184,695$150 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $38,000 on Oct 14, 2002

1638 HOWARD ST

NILES, MI 49120
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,230 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1947
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$185K
$164K low$206K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$38,000 · Oct 14, 2002

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,535 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$68,700 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$64,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$137,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyBERRIEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Ring Lardner Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Niles Senior High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
E
Niles Virtual SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–12 · 0.7 mi

District: Niles Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 49120These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.77
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.28

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.36,873
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.300 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,308
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,136
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.46%

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How this home compares

1638 Howard St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 71% of homes in Berrien County
  • Costs less per square foot than 69% of homes in Berrien County
  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Berrien County
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Niles 49120
  • Older than 75% of homes in Niles 49120

What homes are worth in Niles 49120

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$77K$741K

This home is worth more than 42% of homes in Niles 49120.

How it measures up in Niles 49120

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Niles 49120.

Estimated value$184,695
CheaperTypical $203,551Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$150
CheaperTypical $158Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Living area1,230 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,368 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.5 acBigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1947
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 1638 Howard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNiles 49120Berrien County
Estimated valuepricier than$184,69542% of homes29% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15044% of homes31% of homes
Living areabigger than1,230 ft²39% of homes32% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac9% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than194725% of homes30% of homes

About 1638 Howard St

How much is 1638 Howard St, Niles, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1638 Howard St, Niles, MI is $184,695 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $163,550 to $205,840. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1638 Howard St, Niles, MI last sell?

1638 Howard St, Niles, MI last sold on Oct 14, 2002 for $38,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1638 Howard St, Niles, MI?

1638 Howard St, Niles, MI has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,230 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 1638 Howard St, Niles, MI built?

1638 Howard St, Niles, MI was built in 1947, making it 79 years old.

What schools serve 1638 Howard St, Niles, MI?

1638 Howard St, Niles, MI is assigned to Ring Lardner Middle School (middle), rated B; Niles Senior High School (high), rated B; Niles Virtual School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Niles Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1638 Howard St, Niles, MI compare to other homes in Niles 49120?

Among the 14,588 homes in Niles 49120, it is worth more than 42% of them ($184,695 against a typical $203,551), its price per square foot is higher than 44% of them ($150 against a typical $158), it is bigger than 39% of them (1,230 ft² against a typical 1,368 ft²), its lot is bigger than 9% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.5 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1947 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of Berrien County, it is worth more than 29% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1638 Howard St, Niles, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1638 Howard St, Niles, MI was $1,535. The county assessed it at $68,700.

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