$239,500
SOLD NOV 6, 2025

1030 Joliet Dr Niles, MI 49120

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,653 Sq Ft
0.73 Acres

Recently Sold

$145 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fruit Trees
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Deck
  • Bonus Room
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of November 2025

Welcome to this charming ranch home in the highly desirable West River Terrace Subdivision of Niles. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, this well-cared-for property offers a perfect blend of comfort, character, and convenience.
Inside, you'll find freshly painted interiors complemented by hardwood and tile flooring throughout, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere filled with natural light. The finished areas in the basement, complete with an egress window and abundant storage, offer endless possibilities for additional living space, a home office, or hobby room. Step outside to a spacious backyard surrounded by mature fruit trees, ideal for anyone who loves gardening, entertaining, or simply enjoying the outdoors. The generous yard provides room to grow, play, and be creative, with plenty of space for garden beds, a play area, or future enhancements. Located in a quiet and well-established neighborhood, residents enjoy the peaceful setting while remaining just minutes from U.S. 12 for easy access to Niles, Buchanan, and major highways. The attached garage and large back deck add everyday functionality and comfort. This move-in ready home offers a rare combination of neighborhood charm, great outdoor space, and convenient location. Showings begin October 12, 2025.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Victoria Knight

Century 21 Affiliated License #6506049274 Listed on: 10/12/2025

Century 21 Affiliated

Last Buyer's Agent

Nate Paulus

R1 Property Group License #6501407272

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,856

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 0.73 Acre Lot
  • Shrub
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Basement Window Egress

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Septic System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Internet Available
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • West River Terrace Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,856

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 230.35
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: Irregular
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1653.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1856.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Location Property Info:Subdivision2: West River Terrace
  • Roofing:Shingle: Yes
  • Landscape:Garden Area: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:High-Speed Internet: Yes
  • Landscape:Fruit Trees: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric3: Yes
  • Roofing:Asphalt2: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1107.0
  • Additional Items:Sump Pump: Yes
  • Laundry Features In Basement: Yes
  • Laundry Features Washer Hookup: Yes
  • Laundry Features Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Flooring:Carpet Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Remarks Misc: Public Remarks: Welcome to this charming ranch home in the highly desirable West River Terrace Subdivision of Niles. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, this well-cared-for property offers a perfect blend of comfort, character, and convenience. Inside, you'll find freshly painted interiors complemented by hardwood and tile flooring throughout, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere filled with natural light. The finished areas in the basement, complete with an egress window and abundant storage, offer endless possibilities for additional living space, a home office, or hobby room. Step outside to a spacious backyard surrounded by mature fruit trees, ideal for anyone who loves gardening, entertaining, or simply enjoying the outdoors. The generous yard provides room to grow, play, and be creative, with plenty of space for garden beds, a play area, or future enhancements. Located in a quiet and well-established neighborhood, residents enjoy the peaceful setting while remaining just
  • Remarks Misc: Agent Only Remarks: Buyer & Buyer Agent to verify all listing information supplied by Seller & Listing Agent.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Broadband
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1653.0
  • Window Features: Screens, Replacement
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 549.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1107.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 549.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Exclusions: Deep freezer in the Gargage & Dog Kennel in the backyard.
  • List Price: 255000.0
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Faces Front, Attached
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Faces Front: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, High-Speed Internet
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.73
  • Lot Size Area: 0.73
  • Lot Dimensions: Irregular
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 31799.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1856.0
  • Tax Year: 2025

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 12, 2025
Closed on
Nov 6, 2025
Sold by
George James
Bought by
Harris James Michael and Harris Leigh Ann
Seller's Agent
Victoria Knight
Century 21 Affiliated
Buyer's Agent
Nate Paulus
R1 Property Group
List Price
$255,000
Sold Price
$239,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,500
-6.08%
Views
31

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
38.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 2018
Sold by
Townsley William R and Townsley Edith L
Bought by
George James

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$146,301
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 2018
Sold by
Townsley William R and Townsley Edith L
Bought by
George James

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$146,301
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 1988

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 1980
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $239,500 Fat (First American Title Insu
Warranty Deed $149,000 First American Title
Warranty Deed $149,000 First American Title
Deed $63,000 --
Deed $46,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $146,301 FHA
Previous Owner $146,301 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/06/2025 11/06/25 Sold $239,500 -6.1% $145 / Sq Ft
10/12/2025 10/12/25 For Sale $255,000 -- $154 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $1,856 $109,700 $0 $0
2024 $1,015 $104,800 $0 $0
2023 $967 $90,000 $0 $0
2022 $921 $75,900 $0 $0
2021 $1,635 $70,100 $9,300 $60,800
2020 $1,613 $72,000 $0 $0
2019 $1,585 $56,300 $5,600 $50,700
2018 $1,263 $56,300 $0 $0
2017 $1,249 $55,500 $0 $0
2016 $1,213 $55,400 $0 $0
2015 $1,210 $53,500 $0 $0
2014 $544 $50,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 25051238

MichRIC

APN: 11-05-8520-0049-00-8