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$227,554$157 / 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 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $214,900 on Oct 13, 2025

249 HIGGINS ST

NILES, MI 49120
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,448 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.
0.28 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.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$228K
$208K low$247K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$214,900 · Oct 13, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,983 (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.$112,700 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$91,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$225,400

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.0.28
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(3)

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

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

E
Merritt Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 0.9 mi
H
Brandywine Senior High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi
M
Brandywine Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.9 mi

District: Brandywine Public 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

249 Higgins 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 67% of homes in Berrien County
  • Has a smaller lot than 68% 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.

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$82K$756K

This home is worth more than 58% 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$227,554
CheaperTypical $204,596Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$157
CheaperTypical $160Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Living area1,448 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,368 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.5 acBigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 34% of homes nearby

How 249 Higgins St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNiles 49120Berrien County
Estimated valuepricier than$227,55458% of homes38% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15748% of homes33% of homes
Living areabigger than1,448 ft²56% of homes48% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac32% of homes33% of homes
Year builtnewer than195034% of homes36% of homes

About 249 Higgins St

How much is 249 Higgins St, Niles, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 249 Higgins St, Niles, MI is $227,554 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $208,407 to $246,701. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 249 Higgins St, Niles, MI last sell?

249 Higgins St, Niles, MI last sold on Oct 13, 2025 for $214,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 249 Higgins St, Niles, MI?

249 Higgins St, Niles, MI has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,448 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 249 Higgins St, Niles, MI built?

249 Higgins St, Niles, MI was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 249 Higgins St, Niles, MI?

249 Higgins St, Niles, MI is assigned to Merritt Elementary School (elementary); Brandywine Senior High School (high), rated B-; Brandywine Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Brandywine Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 249 Higgins St, Niles, MI compare to other homes in Niles 49120?

Among the 14,604 homes in Niles 49120, it is worth more than 58% of them ($227,554 against a typical $204,596), its price per square foot is higher than 48% of them ($157 against a typical $160), it is bigger than 56% of them (1,448 ft² against a typical 1,368 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (0.28 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 38% 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 249 Higgins St, Niles, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 249 Higgins St, Niles, MI was $1,983. The county assessed it at $112,700.

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