Cass County property record for 221 Lester Ave, Dowagiac, MI 49047
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $4,700 (Nov 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $46 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2025 Sale Nov 2023 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-160-300-286-00 |
| Primary APN | 14-160-300-286-00 |
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| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
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| Street Address | 221 LESTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DOWAGIAC |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49047-1440 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | . DW 1327 LOT 13 ANDREW LESTER ADD CITY OF DOWAGIAC |
| Legal Subdivision | ANDREW LESTER ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DOWAGIAC |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5019 |
| Census Tract | 2000 |
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1648, WESTERVILLE, OH 43086-1648 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Nov 16, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NEAR NORTH TITLE GROUP |
| Dec 4, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 16, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 16, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2023207819 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 27, 2025 |
| Property Address | 221 LESTER AVE, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1440 |
| Document Number | 01264/2045 |
| Book / Page | 1264 / 2045 |
| Map Reference | LB 1 PG 53 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 20, 2025 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1648, WESTERVILLE, OH 43086-1648 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Recording Date | Nov 16, 2023 |
| Property Address | 221 LESTER AVE, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1440 |
| Document Number | 01239/1862 |
| Book / Page | 1239 / 1862 |
| Map Reference | LB 1 PG 53 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 3, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 25, 2024 |
| Title Company | NEAR NORTH TITLE GROUP |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $37.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1130 N LIMA ST, BURBANK, CA 91505-2533 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 513 BIRCH ST, WESTERVILLE, OH 43082-6354 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 4, 2017 |
| Property Address | 221 LESTER AVE, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1440 |
| Document Number | 1132/0987 |
| Book / Page | 1132 / 0987 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1132-0987 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1130 N LIMA ST, BURBANK, CA 91505-2533 |
Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of August 28, 2025
| 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 | $1,600 (-) | $3,200 (-) | |
| 2025 | $46.00 (-54.46%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,600 (-) Land $1,600 | $3,200 (-) Land $3,200 |
| 2024 | $101.00 (+134.88%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,600 | $3,200 | |
| 2022 | $43.00 |
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.
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 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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