Cass County property record for 301 Sheldon St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,207 sqft · built 1885 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Jan 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,174 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Mortgage Jan 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-160-200-683-00 |
| Primary APN | 14-160-200-683-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,207 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 856 sqft |
| Basement Area | 468 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 468 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1885 |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 301 SHELDON ST |
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| City | DOWAGIAC |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49047-1353 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | . DW 1664 LOT 31 DR. MC MASTER ADD CITY OF DOWAGIAC. |
| Legal Subdivision | DR MC MASTERS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DOWAGIAC |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4022 |
| Census Tract | 2000 |
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 301 SHELDON ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1353 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HONOR CU |
| Jan 28, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 28, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 28, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 14, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1166 / 2372 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 9, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0962/1134 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Property Address | 301 SHELDON ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1353 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 21, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 1166/1717 |
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| Date | Jan 23, 2020 |
| Book Page | 1166/1717 |
| Name | HONOR CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI 49103 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 28, 2020 |
| Property Address | 301 SHELDON ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1353 |
| Document Number | 1166/2372 |
| Book / Page | 1166 / 2372 |
| Map Reference | LB 1 PG 26 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 19, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $77.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 301 SHELDON ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1353 |
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 | $71,800 (+18.09%) | $143,600 (+18.09%) | |
| 2025 | $1,174.00 (-29.83%) Homeowner's exemption | $60,800 (+20.63%) Land $60,800 | $121,600 (+20.63%) Land $121,600 |
| 2024 | $1,673.00 (+11.38%) | ||
| 2023 | $50,400 | $100,800 | |
| 2022 | $1,502.00 |
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 | 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 194 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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