Berrien County property record for 3865 Clawson Rd, Dowagiac, MI 49047
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,276 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 4 acres (174,240 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $137,000 (Dec 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,179 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-0012-0002-02-0 |
| Primary APN | 16-0012-0002-02-0 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,276 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,276 sqft |
| Basement Area | 588 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 588 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Lot Area | 174,240 sqft (4 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,170 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 3865 CLAWSON RD |
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| City | DOWAGIAC |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49047-8501 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AG |
| Legal Description | COM 1320.73'N OF SW COR SEC 12 T5S R17W TH N 453'TH S89DEG 07'42''E 384.64'TH S 453'TH N89DEG 07'42''W 384.64'TO POB |
| Legal Range | 17W |
| Legal Township | 05S |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | PIPESTONE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 10500 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3865 CLAWSON RD, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-8501 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 4, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 4, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 4, 1997 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3258 / 1571 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 4, 2019 |
| Property Address | 3865 CLAWSON RD, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-8501 |
| Document Number | 03258/1571 |
| Book / Page | 3258 / 1571 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 21, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,178.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1100 NICHOLS RD, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9492 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3865 CLAWSON RD, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-8501 |
| Document Number | 0032581573 |
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| Date | Dec 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | 3258/1573 |
| Name | RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2049 |
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Pipestone Township |
| Unified School District | Eau Claire Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $82,200 (+40.27%) | $164,400 (+40.27%) | |
| 2025 | $1,179.00 (-1.42%) | ||
| 2023 | $58,600 | $117,200 | |
| 2022 | $1,196.00 |
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 10, 2024
| 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Midwest Energy & Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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