$185,000
SOLD JUL 23, 2025

556 Union St Niles, MI 49120

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,289 Sq Ft
8,595 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$144 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Replacement Windows

About This Home

As of July 2025

Charming 2-Bedroom Home in Niles - Fully Renovated
Located just four blocks from downtown Niles, this beautifully renovated 2-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perfect blend of modern updates. Boasting a walkout basement and a fenced yard, this home provides both convenience and comfort for everyday living.
Step inside to find a freshly updated interior featuring stylish finishes throughout, from the sleek floors to the refreshed kitchen and bath. The open and airy layout is perfect for both relaxation and entertaining. The walkout basement offers ample storage space.
Enjoy the outdoors in the fully fenced backyard—ideal for pets, gardening, or simply unwinding after a busy day. This gem won't last long—schedule a tour today to experience all this home has to offer!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Richard Shepardson

RE/MAX by the Lake License #6501364812 Listed on: 06/20/2025

RE/MAX by the Lake

Last Buyer's Agent

Dorinda Charles

RE/MAX Modern Realty

RE/MAX Modern Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,598

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 8,595 Sq Ft Lot
  • Shrub
  • Back Yard Fenced

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,289 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Electric Water Heater

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,598

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 147.32
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 65x132x66c131
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1289.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 3598.0
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Substructure:Partial: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric3: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1289.0
  • Laundry Features In Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Carpet Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Laminate Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Partial
  • LivingArea: 1289.0
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 665.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 189900.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: 3 Season Room, Enclosed, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Features 3 Season Room: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Enclosed: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Lot Size Area: 0.2
  • Lot Dimensions: 65x132x66c131
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8595.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3598.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 20, 2025
Closed on
Jul 23, 2025
Sold by
Infinity Investment Property Solutions L
Bought by
Gaideski Denise
Seller's Agent
Richard Shepardson
RE/MAX by the Lake
Buyer's Agent
Dorinda Charles
RE/MAX Modern Realty
List Price
$189,900
Sold Price
$185,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-2.58%
Views
76
Current Estimated Value
$185,379

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$379
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.46%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 6, 2024
Closed on
Jan 24, 2025
Sold by
Tone Gabriel Joseph and Tone Rena Leigh
Bought by
Infinity Investment Property Solutions Llc
Seller's Agent
Becky Wicks
CK Home Group
Buyer's Agent
Richard Shepardson
RE/MAX by the Lake
List Price
$79,900
Sold Price
$58,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$21,900
-27.41%
Views
119

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
966.72%
Original Mortgage
$104,200
Interest Rate
6.6%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 2023
Sold by
Us Bank National Association
Bought by
Tone Gabriel Joseph and Tone Rena Leigh

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2022
Sold by
Sheriff Of Berrien County
Bought by
Us Bank National Association

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 22, 2015
Closed on
Jul 11, 2016
Sold by
Sexton Kenneth and Sexton Jennifer
Bought by
Hibinger Bradlee
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Stoops
RE/MAX Modern Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Doug Birkey
Cressy & Everett Real Estate
List Price
$58,000
Sold Price
$45,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,000
-22.41%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.09%
Original Mortgage
$44,184
Interest Rate
3.95%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 2010
Sold by
Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development
Bought by
Sexton Kenneth and Sexton Jennifer

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 20, 2009
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bank Na
Bought by
The Secretary Of Housing & Urban Develop

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 19, 2009
Sold by
Wiese Aaron J and Wiese Stephanie
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 20, 2006
Sold by
Smiedendorf Robert D and Smiedendorf Sheila Kay
Bought by
Wiese Aaron J and Wiese Stephanie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$75,143
Interest Rate
6.42%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 20, 1993

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 1978

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 1977
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 $185,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $185,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- Chicago Title Of Michigan
Warranty Deed $42,000 None Listed On Document
Sheriffs Deed $49,206 Trott Law Pc
Warranty Deed $45,000 Multiple
Deed $21,000 None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Sheriffs Deed $78,587 None Available
Warranty Deed $76,000 None Available
Deed $21,000 --
Deed $21,000 --
Deed $4,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $104,200 Construction
Previous Owner $44,184 FHA
Previous Owner $75,143 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/23/2025 07/23/25 Sold $185,000 -2.6% $144 / Sq Ft
07/03/2025 07/03/25 Pending -- -- --
06/20/2025 06/20/25 For Sale $189,900 +227.4% $147 / Sq Ft
01/24/2025 01/24/25 Sold $58,000 -17.0% $38 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/12/2024 12/12/24 Pending -- -- --
11/06/2024 11/06/24 Price Changed $69,900 -12.5% $46 / Sq Ft
11/06/2024 11/06/24 For Sale $79,900 0.0% $53 / Sq Ft
10/26/2024 10/26/24 Pending -- -- --
08/17/2024 08/17/24 For Sale $79,900 +77.6% $53 / Sq Ft
07/11/2016 07/11/16 Sold $45,000 -22.4% $43 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/07/2016 07/07/16 Pending -- -- --
09/22/2015 09/22/15 For Sale $58,000 -- $55 / 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 $3,598 $68,100 $0 $0
2024 $1,894 $63,600 $0 $0
2023 $2,360 $57,900 $0 $0
2022 $984 $46,700 $0 $0
2021 $1,143 $41,000 $4,900 $36,100
2020 $1,131 $41,600 $0 $0
2019 $1,117 $32,700 $2,200 $30,500
2018 $1,163 $32,700 $0 $0
2017 $1,145 $27,800 $0 $0
2016 $1,186 $31,500 $0 $0
2015 $1,262 $33,800 $0 $0
2014 $986 $33,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 25029798

MichRIC

APN: 11-74-6890-0019-00-1