$45,000
SOLD JUL 11, 2016

556 Union St Niles, MI 49120

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,050 Sq Ft
8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$43 Per Sq Ft

22% Below List Price

289 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Living Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Patio
  • Shed

About This Home

As of January 2025

GREAT HOME for 1st TIME BUYERS, INVESTORS or as a RENTAL!!! Located on Niles' Westside in a Quiet Area, this 2-3 Bedroom has Low Maintenance Vinyl Siding, Replacement Windows & a Paved Drive. Recent Flooring in Living Room/Dining Room, Kitchen & Bath. Relax on the Cute Front Porch, or head out back through the Recently added Sliding Doors to Enjoy the Privately Fenced Backyard. Convenient Location to Downtown & the Riverfront Amphitheater, 2 minutes to Lakeland Hospital, & LESS than 5 minutes to the U.S. 31 Bypass for quick access to St. Joe or Indiana. A Lot of Updates have been done by the sellers, but there's just enough left for the new owners to complete for some potential quick equity, so don't cross this one off your list as it has Great Potential. Click on Blue MORE for more info In '05 home appraised for $82,000. Some info per 3rd parties so Buyer to verify. Some painting done 2015; Carpeting & Ceiling Fan in Living Room/Dining Room and New Tub Surround (needs trim) in 2014; Kitchen Flooring, Sliding Door to Backyard & Privacy Fence in 2011; and Toilet, Bathroom Window and Updated Plumbing in 2010.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jennifer Stoops

RE/MAX Modern Realty, Inc. License #6506038971 Listed on: 09/22/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Doug Birkey

Cressy & Everett Real Estate License #6501394663

Cressy & Everett Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 66 x 132
  • Shrub
  • Back Yard Fenced

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,050 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Michigan Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Window Unit Heating System
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1940
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 66 x 132
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1050.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1129.0
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Window Unit(s): Yes
  • Substructure:Michigan Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1050.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full, Michigan Basement
  • LivingArea: 1050.0
  • Window Features: Replacement, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 665.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 48500.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Lot Size Area: 0.2
  • Lot Dimensions: 66 x 132
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8712.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1129.0
  • Tax Year: 2014

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

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
317.58%
Original Mortgage
$104,200
Outstanding Balance
$103,827
Interest Rate
6.6%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Estimated Equity
$4,954

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
10.32%
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

Range of Values:

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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 -- 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
Open $104,200 Construction
Previous Owner $44,184 FHA
Previous Owner $75,143 FHA
Previous Owner $160,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
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
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
07/07/2016 07/07/16 Pending -- -- --
09/22/2015 09/22/15 For Sale $58,000 -- $55 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

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: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 15051000

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

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