Cass County property record for 103 E Telegraph St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 980 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,104 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-160-200-748-00 |
| Primary APN | 14-160-200-748-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 980 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 728 sqft |
| Basement Area | 728 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 728 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 103 E TELEGRAPH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DOWAGIAC |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49047-1364 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | . DW 1822 W 1/2 OF E 1/2 OF LOTS 68 & 69 MCOMBER'S 2ND ADD CITY OF DOWAGIAC. ALSO THE S OF VACATED ALLEY BEING ADJACENT AND |
| Legal Subdivision | D M MCOMBERS ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 68,69 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DOWAGIAC |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4030 |
| Census Tract | 2000 |
Source: Cass County records, as of October 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 103 E TELEGRAPH ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1364 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 15, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0949/0264 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Property Address | 103 E TELEGRAPH ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1364 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 23, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 103 E TELEGRAPH ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1364 |
| Document Number | 1203/785 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 8, 2021 |
| Book Page | 1203/785 |
| Name | RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FORT WAYNE, IN 46804 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of October 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Cass County |
| Municipality | Dowagiac City |
| Unified School District | Dowagiac Union Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $56,300 (+13.74%) Land $56,300 | $112,600 (+13.74%) Land $112,600 | |
| 2025 | $1,104.00 (+1.47%) Homeowner's exemption | $49,500 (+20.44%) Land $49,500 | $99,000 (+20.44%) Land $99,000 |
| 2024 | $1,088.00 (+11.48%) | ||
| 2023 | $41,100 | $82,200 | |
| 2022 | $976.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 5, 2007
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DOWAGIAC serves 6,350 people · EPA ID MI0001860 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 471 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Surf Internet Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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