Cass County property record for 405 S Front St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,102 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,049 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (Sep 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,616 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage Sep 2019 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-160-100-706-00 |
| Primary APN | 14-160-100-706-00 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Building Area | 1,102 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 826 sqft |
| Basement Area | 826 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 826 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Lot Area | 3,049 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| Garage Area | 160 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 405 S FRONT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DOWAGIAC |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49047-1919 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | . DW 2207 LOT 10 J. M. SOWLE ADD CITY OF DOWAGIAC. |
| Legal Subdivision | J M SOWLE ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DOWAGIAC |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1054 |
| Census Tract | 2201 |
Source: Cass County records, as of October 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 703 E MAIN ST, NILES, MI 49120-2637 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage HONOR CU |
| Sep 30, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer MTC |
| May 2, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 2, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1161 / 400 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Property Address | 405 S FRONT ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1919 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 27, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 01194/1423 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 22, 2021 |
| Book Page | 1194/1423 |
| Name | HONOR CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI 49103 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Recording Date | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 405 S FRONT ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1919 |
| Document Number | 1161/0400 |
| Book / Page | 1161 / 0400 |
| Map Reference | LB 1 PG 22 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | MTC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $172.00 |
| 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 | 3043 HEMLOCK RD SW, ROANOKE, VA 24014-3209 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Recording Date | May 2, 2018 |
| Property Address | 405 S FRONT ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1919 |
| Document Number | 1139/0522 |
| Book / Page | 1139 / 0522 |
| Map Reference | LB1 PG22 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 23, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $129.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2912 N 5TH ST, 2912, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 405 S FRONT ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1919 |
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 | $49,000 (+21.29%) Land $49,000 | $98,000 (+21.29%) Land $98,000 | |
| 2025 | $1,616.00 (+13.64%) Homeowner's exemption | $40,400 (+27.44%) Land $40,400 | $80,800 (+27.44%) Land $80,800 |
| 2023 | $31,700 | $63,400 | |
| 2022 | $1,422.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| 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 273 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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