Cass County property record for 148 S Front St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,800 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $149,500 (Nov 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $4,387 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-160-200-085-00 |
| Primary APN | 14-160-200-085-00 |
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| Building Area | 4,800 sqft Building Perimeter |
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| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 9.9 ft deep x 2.4 ft wide |
| Street Address | 148 S FRONT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DOWAGIAC |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49047-1737 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | . DW 198-9 COM AT MOST SLY COR OF LOT 178, TH NWLY ALONG COMMERCIAL ST 99 FT TO AN ALLEY, TH NELY ALONG ALLEY 23 8-12 FT, TH |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL PLAT OF DOWAGIAC |
| Legal Lot Number | 178 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DOWAGIAC |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 2201 |
148 S Front St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in November 2015.
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 | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 400 MCPHIL DR, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1015 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 25, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 25, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 28, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1099 / 333 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 2, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 00942/1017 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 148 S Front St was $4,387, 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 | $92,800 (+10.74%) Land $8,600 Building $84,200 | $185,600 (+10.74%) Land $17,200 Building $168,400 | |
| 2025 | $4,387.00 (-0.52%) | $83,800 Land $7,200 Building $76,600 | $167,600 Land $14,400 Building $153,200 |
| 2024 | $4,410.00 | ||
| 2023 | $68,100 | $136,200 | |
| 2022 | $3,859.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 148 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 148 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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