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$255,656$109 / 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 83How 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

517 HICKORY ST

NILES, MI 49120
4
Beds
1
Baths
2,354 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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$256K
$212K low$299K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,687 (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.$125,800 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$119,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$251,600

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.0.23
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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.

H
Niles Senior High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
E
Niles Virtual SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–12 · 1.1 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

517 Hickory 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 more than 66% of homes in Niles 49120
  • Costs less per square foot than 88% of homes in Niles 49120
  • Bigger than 89% of homes in Niles 49120
  • Has a smaller lot than 73% of homes in Berrien County
  • Older than 89% 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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$78K$757K

This home is worth more than 66% 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$255,656
CheaperTypical $204,604Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$109
CheaperTypical $160Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Living area2,354 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,376 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.5 acBigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 517 Hickory St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNiles 49120Berrien County
Estimated valuepricier than$255,65666% of homes45% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10912% of homes13% of homes
Living areabigger than2,354 ft²89% of homes86% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac28% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than192511% of homes14% of homes

About 517 Hickory St

How much is 517 Hickory St, Niles, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 517 Hickory St, Niles, MI is $255,656 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $211,817 to $299,495. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 517 Hickory St, Niles, MI last sell?

517 Hickory St, Niles, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 517 Hickory St, Niles, MI?

517 Hickory St, Niles, MI has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 2,354 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 517 Hickory St, Niles, MI built?

517 Hickory St, Niles, MI was built in 1925, making it 101 years old.

What schools serve 517 Hickory St, Niles, MI?

517 Hickory St, Niles, MI is assigned to 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 517 Hickory St, Niles, MI compare to other homes in Niles 49120?

Among the 14,604 homes in Niles 49120, it is worth more than 66% of them ($255,656 against a typical $204,604), its price per square foot is higher than 12% of them ($109 against a typical $160), it is bigger than 89% of them (2,354 ft² against a typical 1,376 ft²), its lot is bigger than 28% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.5 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1925 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of Berrien County, it is worth more than 45% 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 517 Hickory St, Niles, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 517 Hickory St, Niles, MI was $1,687. The county assessed it at $125,800.

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