Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Single Family ResidenceResidential
$111,261$120 / 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 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $57,000 on Nov 30, 2015

1817 HOWARD ST

NILES, MI 49120
2
Beds
1
Baths
924 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.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$111K
$97K low$126K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$57,000 · Nov 30, 2015
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$57,111
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$45,689
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.46%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$54,150
GREATER NILES COMM FCU · recorded Nov 30, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$949 (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.$56,100 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$51,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$112,200

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.23 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Raised Ranch
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

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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 · 0.5 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

1817 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 91% of homes in Niles 49120
  • Costs less per square foot than 82% of homes in Berrien County
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Berrien County
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Niles 49120
  • Older than 66% 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.

This home
$76K$880K

This home is worth more than 9% 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$111,261
CheaperTypical $201,796Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$120
CheaperTypical $154Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Living area924 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,374 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.5 acBigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 34% of homes nearby

How 1817 Howard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNiles 49120Berrien County
Estimated valuepricier than$111,2619% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12022% of homes18% of homes
Living areabigger than924 ft²15% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac9% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than195034% of homes36% of homes

About 1817 Howard St

How much is 1817 Howard St, Niles, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1817 Howard St, Niles, MI is $111,261 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $96,971 to $125,551. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1817 Howard St, Niles, MI last sell?

1817 Howard St, Niles, MI last sold on Nov 30, 2015 for $57,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1817 Howard St, Niles, MI?

1817 Howard St, Niles, MI has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 924 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 1817 Howard St, Niles, MI built?

1817 Howard St, Niles, MI was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a raised ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1817 Howard St, Niles, MI?

1817 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 1817 Howard St, Niles, MI compare to other homes in Niles 49120?

Among the 14,588 homes in Niles 49120, it is worth more than 9% of them ($111,261 against a typical $201,796), its price per square foot is higher than 22% of them ($120 against a typical $154), it is bigger than 15% of them (924 ft² against a typical 1,374 ft²), its lot is bigger than 9% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.5 ac) and it is newer than 34% of them (1950 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of Berrien County, it is worth more than 12% 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 1817 Howard St, Niles, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1817 Howard St, Niles, MI was $949. The county assessed it at $56,100.

Closest homes

More homes in Niles 49120

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 1817 Howard St on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map