Cass County property record for 205 E Wayne St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,288 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $24,000 (Jan 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,083 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-160-300-700-00 |
| Primary APN | 14-160-300-700-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,288 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,288 sqft |
| Basement Area | 888 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 888 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 205 E WAYNE ST |
|---|---|
| City | DOWAGIAC |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49047-1370 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | . DW 1975 W 2 RDS OF LOTS 183 & 184 & E 6 FT OF LOTS 185 & 186 MCOMBER'S 3RD ADD CITY OF DOWAGIAC. |
| Legal Subdivision | MCOMBERS 3RD ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 183,186 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DOWAGIAC |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4023 |
| Census Tract | 2000 |
205 E Wayne St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2025.
Source: Cass County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 205 E WAYNE ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1370 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 21, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 21, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 13, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025218381 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1255 / 1670 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 16, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 01255/1670 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 205 E Wayne St was $1,083 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.5% 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 | $56,700 (+14.31%) Land $56,700 | $113,400 (+14.31%) Land $113,400 | |
| 2025 | $1,083.00 (+1.5%) Homeowner's exemption | $49,600 Land $49,600 | $99,200 Land $99,200 |
| 2024 | $1,067.00 | ||
| 2023 | $41,100 | $82,200 | |
| 2022 | $958.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 205 E Wayne 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 205 E Wayne 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 471 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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