Cass County property record for 146 S Front St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,916 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $139,000 (May 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $5,047 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-160-200-084-00 |
| Primary APN | 14-160-200-084-00 |
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| Building Area | 5,916 sqft Building Perimeter |
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| Lot Area | 1,742 sqft (0.04 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 9.9 ft deep x 1.9 ft wide |
| Street Address | 146 S FRONT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DOWAGIAC |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49047-1737 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | . DW 197 COM ON SELY LINE LOT 178 23 FT 2 IN SWLY FRM NELY COR SD LOT, SWLY ON SELY LINE 19 FT 2 IN, NWLY PARALLEL WITH NELY |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL CITY OF DOWAGIAC |
| Legal Lot Number | 23,178 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DOWAGIAC |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 2201 |
146 S Front St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in May 2015.
Source: Cass County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53910 RUDY RD, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-9627 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 29, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 29, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 26, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1090 / 2226 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 16, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 00987/0395 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 146 S Front St was $5,047, up 4.8% 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 | $105,000 (+6.82%) Building $105,000 | $210,000 (+6.82%) Building $210,000 | |
| 2025 | $5,047.00 (+4.75%) | $98,300 Building $98,300 | $196,600 Building $196,600 |
| 2024 | $4,818.00 | ||
| 2023 | $79,800 | $159,600 | |
| 2022 | $4,317.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 146 S Front 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 146 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 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 273 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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