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$280,315$110 / 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 91How 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 $202,000 on May 3, 2021

828 SASSAFRAS LN

NILES, MI 49120
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,546 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.
0.37 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1956
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$280K
$255K low$305K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$202,000 · May 3, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,098 (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.$118,000 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$120,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$236,000

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.0.37
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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.

E
Ballard Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Niles Senior High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 mi
M
Niles Virtual SchoolB
Middle · Grades KG–12 · 2.0 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

828 Sassafras Ln 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 71% of homes in Niles 49120
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in Niles 49120
  • Bigger than 92% 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$739K

This home is worth more than 71% 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$280,315
CheaperTypical $204,726Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$110
CheaperTypical $160Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Living area2,546 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,367 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Lot size0.37 ac
SmallerTypical 0.5 acBigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Year built1956
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How 828 Sassafras Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNiles 49120Berrien County
Estimated valuepricier than$280,31571% of homes52% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11013% of homes13% of homes
Living areabigger than2,546 ft²92% of homes89% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.37 ac40% of homes46% of homes
Year builtnewer than195645% of homes44% of homes

About 828 Sassafras Ln

How much is 828 Sassafras Ln, Niles, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 828 Sassafras Ln, Niles, MI is $280,315 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $255,266 to $305,364. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 828 Sassafras Ln, Niles, MI last sell?

828 Sassafras Ln, Niles, MI last sold on May 3, 2021 for $202,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 828 Sassafras Ln, Niles, MI?

828 Sassafras Ln, Niles, MI has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,546 square feet of living space and a 0.37-acre lot.

When was 828 Sassafras Ln, Niles, MI built?

828 Sassafras Ln, Niles, MI was built in 1956, making it 70 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 828 Sassafras Ln, Niles, MI?

828 Sassafras Ln, Niles, MI is assigned to Ballard Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Niles Senior High School (high), rated B; Niles Virtual School (middle), rated B. All sit in Niles Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 828 Sassafras Ln, Niles, MI compare to other homes in Niles 49120?

Among the 14,604 homes in Niles 49120, it is worth more than 71% of them ($280,315 against a typical $204,726), its price per square foot is higher than 13% of them ($110 against a typical $160), it is bigger than 92% of them (2,546 ft² against a typical 1,367 ft²), its lot is bigger than 40% of them (0.37 ac against a typical 0.5 ac) and it is newer than 45% of them (1956 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of Berrien County, it is worth more than 52% 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 828 Sassafras Ln, Niles, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 828 Sassafras Ln, Niles, MI was $4,098. The county assessed it at $118,000.

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