Cass County property record for 211 Spruce St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,952 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,147 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2017 Line of Credit Jul 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-160-200-399-00 |
| Primary APN | 14-160-200-399-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,952 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,259 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,089 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,089 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Garage Area | 450 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 211 SPRUCE ST |
|---|---|
| City | DOWAGIAC |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49047-1236 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | . DW 898 LOT 136 ALSO W 1 ROD OF LOT 135 PATRICK HAMILTON'S 2ND ADD CITY OF DOWAGIAC. |
| Legal Subdivision | PATRICK HAMILTONS 2ND ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 135,136 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DOWAGIAC |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1033 |
| Census Tract | 1901 |
Source: Cass County records, as of October 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 211 SPRUCE ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1236 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit 1ST SOURCE BANK |
| Jul 11, 2017 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 1125/1688 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Property Address | 211 SPRUCE ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1236 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 4, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | , 0011252105 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 14, 2017 |
| Book Page | 1125/2105 |
| Name | 1ST SOURCE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DOWAGIAC, MI 49047 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Recording Date | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Property Address | 211 SPRUCE ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1236 |
| Document Number | 1125/1688 |
| Book / Page | 1125 / 1688 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 211 SPRUCE ST, 211, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1236 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2137 OGDEN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6636 |
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 | $97,000 (+9.36%) Land $97,000 | $194,000 (+9.36%) Land $194,000 | |
| 2025 | $2,147.00 (+1.56%) Homeowner's exemption | $88,700 (+24.75%) Land $88,700 | $177,400 (+24.75%) Land $177,400 |
| 2024 | $2,114.00 (+7.8%) | ||
| 2023 | $71,100 | $142,200 | |
| 2022 | $1,961.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 425 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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