Cass County property record for 106 W Telegraph St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,760 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $45,535 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,663 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Sale Mar 2019 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-160-200-446-00 |
| Primary APN | 14-160-200-446-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,760 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,024 sqft |
| Basement Area | 288 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 288 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 106 W TELEGRAPH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DOWAGIAC |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49047-1239 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | . DW 943 LOT 181 PATRICK HAMILTON'S 3RD ADD CITY OF DOWAGIAC. |
| Legal Subdivision | PATRICK HAMILTONS THIRD ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 181 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DOWAGIAC |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 1901 |
106 W Telegraph St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2021.
Source: Cass County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 106 W TELEGRAPH ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1239 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Mar 13, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Mar 13, 2019 | Land Contract, Transfer · Seller Carry-Back TOM PURUCKER ETAL |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 14, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 14, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 13, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1198 / 245 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 11, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1045/1401 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 14, 2021 |
| Property Address | 106 W TELEGRAPH ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1239 |
| Document Number | 1198/245 |
| Book / Page | 1198 / 245 |
| Map Reference | LB Q PG 559 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 10, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 9, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $395.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2372 TERMINAL ST, 2372, NILES, MI 49120-9302 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 106 W TELEGRAPH ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1239 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Recording Date | Mar 13, 2019 |
| Property Address | 106 W TELEGRAPH ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1239 |
| Document Number | 1152/0020 |
| Book / Page | 1152 / 0020 |
| Map Reference | LB Q PG 559 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 8, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $387.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 106 W TELEGRAPH ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1239 |
| Document Type | Land Contract |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Recording Date | Mar 13, 2019 |
| Property Address | 106 W TELEGRAPH ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1239 |
| Document Number | 1152/0024 |
| Book / Page | 1152 / 0024 |
| Map Reference | LB Q PG 559 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 8, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2372 TERMINAL ST, 2372, NILES, MI 49120-9302 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 106 W TELEGRAPH ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1239 |
| Date | Mar 13, 2019 |
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| Name | TOM PURUCKER ETAL |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Type | Seller Carry-Back |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 106 W Telegraph St was $1,663, up 1.8% from the year before.
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 | $45,600 (+10.95%) Land $45,600 | $91,200 (+10.95%) Land $91,200 | |
| 2025 | $1,663.00 (+1.84%) Homeowner's exemption | $41,100 Land $41,100 | $82,200 Land $82,200 |
| 2024 | $1,633.00 | ||
| 2023 | $33,200 | $66,400 | |
| 2022 | $1,462.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 106 W Telegraph St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 106 W Telegraph St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 425 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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