137 S Front St, Dowagiac, MI 49047 Property Records

Cass County property record for 137 S Front St, Dowagiac, MI 49047

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Details5,531 sqft
Lot Size0.06 acres (2,614 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Tax Bill$6,057 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2022 Sale
May 2022 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN14-160-200-612-02

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN14-160-200-612-02

Interior

Building Area5,531 sqft Building Perimeter

Exterior

Lot Area2,614 sqft (0.06 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address137 S FRONT ST
CityDOWAGIAC
StateMI
Zip49047-1754
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Legal Description1095-1806, 1178-1402, 1180-2560, DW 1310A, LOTS 5 & 6 LEE'S ADD CITY OF DOWAGIAC. ALSO, FRM SW COR OF LOT 4, LEE'S ADD TO
Legal SubdivisionLEES ADD
Legal Lot Number4,6,72
JurisdictionCASS MI
Township / Civil DivisionDOWAGIAC
Census Block Group4
Census Block4042
Census Tract2100

Owner

137 S Front St, a commercial property, is owned by a company.

Source: Cass County records, as of October 22, 2026

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address4300 LINCOLN RD, HOLLAND, MI 49423-9602
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 9, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer
May 27, 2022Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Feb 3, 2022Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCASS MI
Recording DateDec 9, 2022
Property Address137 S FRONT ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1754
Document Number01226/2342
Book / Page1226 / 2342
Instrument DateNov 29, 2022
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 1, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address116 N VILLAMERE DR, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-8424

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4300 LINCOLN RD, HOLLAND, MI 49423-9602

May 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCASS MI
Recording DateMay 27, 2022
Property Address137 S FRONT ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1754
Document Number01217/1875
Book / Page1217 / 1875
Instrument DateMay 17, 2022
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 1, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address123 DOGWOOD CIR, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-2198

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Living Trust
Address116 N VILLAMERE DR, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-8424

February 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCASS MI
Recording DateFeb 3, 2022
Property Address137 S FRONT ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1754
Document Number01211/1953
Book / Page1211 / 1953
Instrument DateFeb 3, 2022
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 1, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address241 S FRONT ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1738

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Living Trust
Address116 N VILLAMERE DR, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-8424

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 137 S Front St was $6,057.

Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of October 1, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyCass County
MunicipalityDowagiac City
Unified School DistrictDowagiac Union Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$128,900 (+10.36%) Land $9,500 Building $119,400$257,800 (+10.36%) Land $19,000 Building $238,800
2025$6,057.00$116,800 Land $7,900 Building $108,900$233,600 Land $15,800 Building $217,800
2023$122,000$244,000
2022$7,256.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 137 S Front St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 5, 2007

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 137 S Front 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 RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDOWAGIAC
serves 6,350 people · EPA ID MI0001860
Water SourceGroundwater
Lead6 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting3
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 273 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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