Cass County property record for 407 2nd Ave, Dowagiac, MI 49047
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,006 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,155 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-160-100-607-00 |
| Primary APN | 14-160-100-607-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,006 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,006 sqft |
| Basement Area | 896 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 896 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 407 2ND AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DOWAGIAC |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49047-2028 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | . DW 1219 LOT 139 HOPKINS ADD CITY OF DOWAGIAC. |
| Legal Subdivision | HOPKINS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 139 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DOWAGIAC |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1087 |
| Census Tract | 2201 |
407 2nd Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2006.
Source: Cass County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 407 2ND AVE, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-2028 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 19, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0936/0431 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 407 2nd Ave was $1,155 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.6% from the year before.
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 | $63,500 (+19.81%) Land $63,500 | $127,000 (+19.81%) Land $127,000 | |
| 2025 | $1,155.00 (+1.58%) Homeowner's exemption | $53,000 Land $53,000 | $106,000 Land $106,000 |
| 2024 | $1,137.00 | ||
| 2023 | $41,600 | $83,200 | |
| 2022 | $1,089.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 407 2nd Ave 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 407 2nd Ave 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 197 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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