301 Chestnut St, Dowagiac, MI 49047 Property Records

Cass County property record for 301 Chestnut St, Dowagiac, MI 49047 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms1 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Square Footage1,390 sqft Building Perimeter
Lot Size3,485 sqft (0.08 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$75,000 (2024)
Tax Bill$1,363.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN14-160-100-041-00

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Baths
Building Area1,390 sqft Building Perimeter
1st Floor870 sqft 1st Floor
Basement Area870 sqft Basement
Unfinished Basement870 sqft Unfinished

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Lot Area3,485 sqft (0.08 acres)
Garage Area200 sqft Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address301 CHESTNUT ST
CityDOWAGIAC
StateMI
Zip49047-1901
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description. DW 57 COM NELY COR LOT 64, TH SWLY ON SELY LINE LOTS 64 & 63 70 FT, NWLY AT RT ANG 51 1/2 FT, NELY AT RT ANG 70 FT TO NELY
Legal SubdivisionORIGINAL CITY OF DOWAGIAC
Legal Lot Number64
JurisdictionCASS MI
Minor Civil DivisionDOWAGIAC
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1031
Census Tract2201

Owner

Source: Cass County records · APN 14-160-100-041-00

Assessment roll updated August 28, 2025 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address301 CHESTNUT ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1901
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity
VestingMarried Woman as her Sole and Separate Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 04, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Sep 28, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
UNITED FCU
Jul 03, 2018Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
UNITED FCU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleAug 13, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 13, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number2024214531
Deed Book / Page1249 / 727
Prior Transfer DateOct 04, 2023
Prior Transfer Doc01237/2595
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

October 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCASS MI
Recording DateOct 04, 2023
Property Address301 CHESTNUT ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1901
Document Number01237/2595
Book / Page1237 / 2595
Instrument DateOct 04, 2023
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 27, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address301 CHESTNUT ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1901

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address301 CHESTNUT ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1901

September 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCASS MI
Property Address301 CHESTNUT ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1901
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 03, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number01145/1215
DateSep 28, 2018
Book Page1145/1215
Lender
NameUNITED FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressSAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term120 Months
DueSep 25, 2028
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise).

July 2018: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCASS MI
Recording DateJul 03, 2018
Property Address301 CHESTNUT ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1901
Document Number01141/2053
Book / Page1141 / 2053
Instrument DateJun 25, 2018
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 03, 2022
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE MERIDIAN, CHICAGO TITLE OF MICHIGAN

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address301 CHESTNUT ST, 301, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1901

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address301 CHESTNUT ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1901

Mortgage

Document Number0011412055
DateJul 03, 2018
Instrument1141/2055
Lender
NameUNITED FCU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueJul 01, 2033

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cass County records · Assessment roll updated August 28, 2025 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyCass County
MunicipalityDowagiac City
Unified School DistrictDowagiac Union Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$52,300 (+11.28%)$104,600 (+11.28%)
2025$1,363.00 (+9.92%) Homeowner's exemption$47,000 (+24.67%) Land $47,000$94,000 (+24.67%) Land $94,000
2024$1,240.00 (+11.41%)
2023$37,700$75,400
2022$1,113.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cass County (26027C), updated September 5, 2007 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone A, within 500 ft

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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