Spacious, private setting with nearly an acre of land! This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perfect blend of comfort, space, and opportunity in a desirable Niles location.
Key Selling Points:
-Large Lot / Outdoor Potential
-Situated on approximately 0.93 acres—rare for the area
-Ideal for entertaining, gardening, adding a pole barn, or simply enjoying privacy
-Plenty of room for kids, pets, or future expansion
-Appliances included
Functional Layout with Room to Grow
Around 1,600 sq ft of living space
3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms—great for families or guests
Two-story layout provides separation between living and sleeping areas
Updated & Comfortable Living Spaces
Bright living areas with natural light
Dedicated dining space for gatherings
Kitchen has been updated, adding modern appeal
Solid Construction & Character
Built in 1961, offering classic mid-century durability
Full basement adds storage or finishing potential
Established neighborhood with mature trees
Detached garage with carport
Location Advantage
-Quiet stretch of S 3rd St with easy access to town
-Close to Niles and South Bend amenities, shopping, and schools
Strong rental potential (~$1,600/mo estimate) if used as an investment
For sale by owner
$245,000
3053 S 3rd St, Niles, MI 49120
3beds
1,650sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1961
1 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$148/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Solid construction and characterDetached garage with carportLarge lotIdeal for entertainingAppliances included
- 83 days |
- 1,309 |
- 66 |
Listed by:
Property Owner (574) 850-6326
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Appliances
- Included: Freezer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Chute
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum / Vinyl
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,650 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Carport, Garage - Detached
Features
- Exterior features: Vinyl, Metal
- Frontage length: 110.00
Lot
- Size: 1 Acres
- Features: Level, Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 1457100107014
- Zoning: SF
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
Materials
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1961
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Niles
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $148/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $191,600
- Annual tax amount: $2,086
- Date on market: 4/11/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,641/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $245,000+66.7%$148/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/4/2020 | Sold | $147,000+1.4%$89/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 9/2/2020 | Pending sale | $144,900$88/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago #20018218 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2020 | Listed for sale | $144,900+323.7%$88/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago #20018218 Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2013 | Sold | $34,200$21/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 3/30/2013 | Price change | $34,200-13%$21/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Modern Realty, Inc. #13005341 Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2013 | Price change | $39,300-20.4%$24/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Modern Realty, Inc. #13005341 Report a problem | ||
| 1/28/2013 | Listed for sale | $49,400$30/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Modern Realty, Inc. #13005341 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,086 -7.4% | $95,800 -4.2% |
| 2024 | $2,252 | $100,000 +9.4% |
| 2023 | -- | $91,400 +10.4% |
| 2022 | $1,762 | $82,800 +33.8% |
| 2021 | -- | $61,900 +6.7% |
| 2020 | $1,465 -17.3% | $58,000 +5.8% |
| 2019 | $1,772 +2.1% | $54,800 +4.2% |
| 2018 | $1,735 +1.3% | $52,600 +5.4% |
| 2017 | $1,713 +3.1% | $49,900 +3.5% |
| 2016 | $1,662 +74.7% | $48,200 -1.4% |
| 2015 | $951 | $48,900 +3.4% |
| 2014 | -- | $47,300 +2.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $46,300 -6.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $49,600 -8.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $54,000 -4.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $56,800 -8.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $62,300 +6.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $58,700 +2.6% |
| 2007 | -- | $57,200 -1.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $58,300 +6.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $54,800 +4.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $52,300 +1.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $51,400 +2.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $50,000 +6.6% |
| 2001 | -- | $46,900 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 49120
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAMerritt Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 1.3 mi
- 5/10Brandywine Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.6 mi
- 7/10Brandywine Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Brandywine
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- Michigan
- Berrien County
- Niles
- 49120
- 3053 S 3rd St





