Cass County property record for 211 1st Ave, Dowagiac, MI 49047
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,407 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Jul 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,884 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2018 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-160-100-552-00 |
| Primary APN | 14-160-100-552-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,407 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 900 sqft |
| Basement Area | 676 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 676 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 211 1ST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DOWAGIAC |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49047-2005 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | . DW 1160-1 LOT 68 HOPKINS ADD CITY OF DOWAGIAC. |
| Legal Subdivision | HOPKINS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 68 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DOWAGIAC |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1084 |
| Census Tract | 2201 |
211 1st Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2018.
Source: Cass County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 211 1ST AVE, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-2005 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
| Sep 1, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 1, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1142 / 2339 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Recording Date | Jul 31, 2018 |
| Property Address | 211 1ST AVE, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-2005 |
| Document Number | 01142/2339 |
| Book / Page | 1142 / 2339 |
| Map Reference | LB1 PG16 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 26, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | MERIDIAN TITLE, MERIDIAN TITLE CORP |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,075.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 211 1ST AVE, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-2005 |
| Document Number | 0011422342 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 31, 2018 |
| Instrument | 1142/2342 |
| Name | RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Recording Date | Sep 1, 2017 |
| Property Address | 211 1ST AVE, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-2005 |
| Document Number | 1128/0437 |
| Book / Page | 1128 / 0437 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 30, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 120 N BROADWAY ST, 120, CASSOPOLIS, MI 49031-1370 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 302 S FRONT ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1746 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 211 1st Ave was $1,884 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $87,000 (+18.37%) Land $87,000 | $174,000 (+18.37%) Land $174,000 | |
| 2025 | $1,884.00 Homeowner's exemption | $73,500 Land $73,500 | $147,000 Land $147,000 |
| 2023 | $57,300 | $114,600 | |
| 2022 | $1,666.00 |
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 211 1st Ave 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 211 1st Ave 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 |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 197 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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