Cass County property record for 108 1st Ave, Dowagiac, MI 49047
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,263 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,366 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Transfer Mar 2023 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-160-100-510-00 |
| Primary APN | 14-160-100-510-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,263 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 927 sqft |
| Basement Area | 780 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 780 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 108 1ST AVE |
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| City | DOWAGIAC |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49047-2004 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | . DW 1120 LOT 25 HOPKIN'S ADD. CITY OF DOWAGIAC. |
| Legal Subdivision | HOPKINS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DOWAGIAC |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1082 |
| Census Tract | 2201 |
108 1st Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in March 2023.
Source: Cass County records, as of October 1, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 108 1ST AVE, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-2004 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Mar 30, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jul 21, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 24, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 01230/1599 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Recording Date | Mar 30, 2023 |
| Property Address | 108 1ST AVE, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-2004 |
| Document Number | 01230/1599 |
| Book / Page | 1230 / 1599 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 24, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 108 1ST AVE, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-2004 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Recording Date | Mar 30, 2023 |
| Property Address | 108 1ST AVE, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-2004 |
| Document Number | 01230/1601 |
| Book / Page | 1230 / 1601 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 24, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 108 1ST AVE, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-2004 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Recording Date | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Property Address | 108 1ST AVE, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-2004 |
| Document Number | 01220/1188 |
| Book / Page | 1220 / 1188 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 13, 2022 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 4, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 108 1ST AVE, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-2004 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 108 1st Ave was $1,366, down 0.5% 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 | $56,300 (+16.08%) Land $56,300 | $112,600 (+16.08%) Land $112,600 | |
| 2025 | $1,366.00 (-0.51%) Homeowner's exemption | $48,500 Land $48,500 | $97,000 Land $97,000 |
| 2024 | $1,373.00 | ||
| 2023 | $38,100 | $76,200 | |
| 2022 | $1,202.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 108 1st Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 5, 2007
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| 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 108 1st Ave 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 108 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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