Cass County property record for 201 Sheldon St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,638 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,074 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Second Mortgage Jul 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-160-200-109-00 |
| Primary APN | 14-160-200-109-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,638 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,638 sqft |
| Basement Area | 624 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 624 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 201 SHELDON ST |
|---|---|
| City | DOWAGIAC |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49047-1350 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | . DW 221 COM 330 FT E OF INTERSEC OF N LINE SHELDON ST & E LINE N FRONT ST, TH N 132 FT, E 165 FT, S 132 FT, W 165 FT TO PL |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DOWAGIAC |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 2000 |
201 Sheldon St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2025.
Source: Cass County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 201 SHELDON ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1350 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage DOWAGIAC AREA FCU |
| Jul 2, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage FIFTH THIRD BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 01257/2444 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Property Address | 201 SHELDON ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1350 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 20, 2021 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 201 SHELDON ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1350 |
| Document Number | 1200/1172 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 23, 2021 |
| Book Page | 1200/1172 |
| Name | DOWAGIAC AREA FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | DOWAGIAC, MI 49047 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Property Address | 201 SHELDON ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1350 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 7, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 1156/2374 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 2, 2019 |
| Book Page | 1156/2374 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 201 Sheldon St was $2,074 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.6% 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 | $102,700 (+14.62%) Land $102,700 | $205,400 (+14.62%) Land $205,400 | |
| 2025 | $2,074.00 (+1.57%) Homeowner's exemption | $89,600 Land $89,600 | $179,200 Land $179,200 |
| 2024 | $2,042.00 | ||
| 2023 | $69,600 | $139,200 | |
| 2022 | $1,833.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 201 Sheldon 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 201 Sheldon 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 | Indirect within 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 194 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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