203 Spruce St, Dowagiac, MI 49047 Property Records

Cass County property record for 203 Spruce St, Dowagiac, MI 49047

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,598 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.18 acres (7,841 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$225,000 (Jun 2023)
Tax Bill$3,614 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2026 Mortgage
Jun 2023 Sale & Mortgage
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN14-160-200-395-00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN14-160-200-395-00

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Building Area1,598 sqft Building Perimeter
1st Floor Area968 sqft
Basement Area900 sqft
Unfinished Basement900 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Lot Area7,841 sqft (0.18 acres)
Garage Area240 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address203 SPRUCE ST
CityDOWAGIAC
StateMI
Zip49047-1236
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionDW 893-4 PART LOTS 132 & 133 DESC AS: COM 10 FT W OF NW COR LOT 132, TH S 110 FT, E 72 FT, N 110 FT, W 72 FT TO BEG. PATRICK
Legal SubdivisionPATRICK HAMILTONS SECOND ADDITION
Legal Lot Number132,133
JurisdictionCASS MI
Township / Civil DivisionDOWAGIAC
Census Block Group1
Census Block1033
Census Tract1901

Owner

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 Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address203 SPRUCE ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1236
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 24, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
CHURCHILL MORTGAGE CORP
Jun 29, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
HONOR CU
Aug 8, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
NOTRE DAME FCU
Sep 19, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
Mar 27, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 29, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 29, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMar 27, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2023204398
Deed Book / Page1234 / 606
Prior Transfer DateDec 9, 2009
Prior Transfer Doc1005/1077
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCASS MI
Property Address203 SPRUCE ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1236
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 13, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address203 SPRUCE ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1236

Mortgage

Document Number01272/1478
DateFeb 24, 2026
Book Page1272/1478
Lender
NameCHURCHILL MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
AddressBRENTWOOD, TN 37027
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueMar 1, 2056
Interest

June 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCASS MI
Recording DateJun 29, 2023
Property Address203 SPRUCE ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1236
Document Number001234/606
Book / Page1234 / 606
Instrument DateJun 20, 2023
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 27, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,687.50
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address203 SPRUCE ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1236

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address27032 MARCELLUS HWY, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-8718

Mortgage

Document Number0012340609
DateJun 29, 2023
Instrument1234-0609
Lender
NameHONOR CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueJul 1, 2053

August 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCASS MI
Property Address203 SPRUCE ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1236
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 24, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number001221/907
DateAug 8, 2022
Book Page1221/907
Lender
NameNOTRE DAME FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressGRAND RAPIDS, MI 49544
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

September 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCASS MI
Property Address203 SPRUCE ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1236
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 3, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number01145/0194
DateSep 19, 2018
Book Page1145/0194
Lender
NameTHE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
TypeBank
AddressCOLUMBUS, OH 43231
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term359 Months
DueAug 28, 2048

March 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCASS MI
Recording DateMar 27, 2018
Property Address203 SPRUCE ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1236
Document Number01137/0769
Book / Page1137 / 0769
Map ReferenceLB M PG351
Instrument DateMar 21, 2018
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 3, 2022
Title CompanyHBI TITLE SERVICES INC

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$399.90
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address5555 CLEVELAND AVE, 5555, COLUMBUS, OH 43231-4048

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address126 FOREST ST, NILES, MI 49120-3316

Mortgage

Document Number0001137771
DateMar 27, 2018
Instrument1137/771
Lender
NameTHE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueApr 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$95,600 (+9.01%) Land $95,600$191,200 (+9.01%) Land $191,200
2025$3,614.00 (+76.38%) Homeowner's exemption$87,700 (+24.75%) Land $87,700$175,400 (+24.75%) Land $175,400
2023$70,300$140,600
2022$2,049.00

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.

Flood

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

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 425 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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