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$257,199$165 / 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

856 PLATT ST

NILES, MI 49120
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,560 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.
2.36 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1958
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$257K
$230K low$284K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,519 (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.$145,200 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$147,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$290,400

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.2.36
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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 · 1.2 mi
H
Niles Senior High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi
M
Ring Lardner Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 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

856 Platt 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
  • Has a bigger lot than 84% of homes in Berrien County

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
$82K$759K

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$257,199
CheaperTypical $204,059Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$165
CheaperTypical $157Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Living area1,560 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,376 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Lot size2.36 ac
SmallerTypical 0.5 acBigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Year built1958
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 49% of homes nearby

How 856 Platt St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNiles 49120Berrien County
Estimated valuepricier than$257,19966% of homes47% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16556% of homes39% of homes
Living areabigger than1,560 ft²63% of homes55% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.36 ac82% of homes84% of homes
Year builtnewer than195849% of homes47% of homes

About 856 Platt St

How much is 856 Platt St, Niles, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 856 Platt St, Niles, MI is $257,199 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $230,094 to $284,304. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 856 Platt St, Niles, MI last sell?

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

How big is 856 Platt St, Niles, MI?

856 Platt St, Niles, MI has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,560 square feet of living space and a 2.36-acre lot.

When was 856 Platt St, Niles, MI built?

856 Platt St, Niles, MI was built in 1958, making it 68 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 856 Platt St, Niles, MI?

856 Platt St, Niles, MI is assigned to Ballard Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Niles Senior High School (high), rated B; Ring Lardner Middle 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 856 Platt St, Niles, MI compare to other homes in Niles 49120?

Among the 14,588 homes in Niles 49120, it is worth more than 66% of them ($257,199 against a typical $204,059), its price per square foot is higher than 56% of them ($165 against a typical $157), it is bigger than 63% of them (1,560 ft² against a typical 1,376 ft²), its lot is bigger than 82% of them (2.36 ac against a typical 0.5 ac) and it is newer than 49% of them (1958 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Berrien County, it is worth more than 47% 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 856 Platt St, Niles, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 856 Platt St, Niles, MI was $2,519. The county assessed it at $145,200.

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