Cass County property record for 402 Walnut St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 980 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $46,500 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,103 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Sale Sep 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-160-100-223-00 |
| Primary APN | 14-160-100-223-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 980 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 980 sqft |
| Basement Area | 980 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 980 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 402 WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DOWAGIAC |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49047-1649 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | . DW 452 N 1/2 OF LAND COM 1 RD E OF NE COR LOT 19, HOYT & GARDINER ADD N 6 RD W 15 RDS S 6 RDS E 15 RDS TO BEG EX W 2 RDS. |
| Legal Subdivision | HOYT & GARDINER ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DOWAGIAC |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 2201 |
402 Walnut St is owned by a company that bought it in November 2021.
Source: Cass County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3231 OLDWOODS DR, NAPERVILLE, IL 60565-9207 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Estate |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer LIBERTY TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 3, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 3, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1206 / 1855 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 001204/608 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Recording Date | Nov 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 402 WALNUT ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1649 |
| Document Number | 01206/1855 |
| Book / Page | 1206 / 1855 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 29, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 1, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $399.90 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1934 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-1642 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1034, VASHON, WA 98070-1034 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Recording Date | Sep 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 402 WALNUT ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1649 |
| Document Number | 001204/608 |
| Book / Page | 1204 / 608 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 1, 2023 |
| Title Company | LIBERTY TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1925 ELKERTON AVE APT 202, 202, KALAMAZOO, MI 49048-1549 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1934 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-1642 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 402 Walnut St was $2,103.
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 | $46,200 (+7.94%) Land $46,200 | $92,400 (+7.94%) Land $92,400 | |
| 2025 | $2,103.00 | $42,800 Land $42,800 | $85,600 Land $85,600 |
| 2023 | $34,400 | $68,800 | |
| 2022 | $1,850.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 402 Walnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 402 Walnut St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 265 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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