Cass County property record for 409 Chestnut St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,324 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.65 acres (28,314 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,714 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-160-100-171-00 |
| Primary APN | 14-160-100-171-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,324 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,324 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 960 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Lot Area | 28,314 sqft (0.65 acres) |
| Garage Area | 396 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|
| Street Address | 409 CHESTNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DOWAGIAC |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49047-1902 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | . DW 408A BEG AT A PT ON SW LINE OF CHESTNUT ST WHICH IS N 55 DEG 15' W ALONG SW-LY LINE OF CHESTNUT ST 142.2 FT FRM SW COR |
| Legal Lot Number | 59-61 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DOWAGIAC |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1032 |
| Census Tract | 2201 |
409 Chestnut St is owned by a company that acquired it in May 2024.
Source: Cass County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 54160 ATWOOD RD, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-9682 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 5, 2015 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 5, 2015 |
| Prior Sale | Feb 20, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1085 / 117 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 1, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 01245/1634 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 409 Chestnut St was $1,714, up 1.8% 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 | $68,000 (+19.09%) Land $68,000 | $136,000 (+19.09%) Land $136,000 | |
| 2025 | $1,714.00 (+1.84%) Homeowner's exemption | $57,100 Land $57,100 | $114,200 Land $114,200 |
| 2024 | $1,683.00 | ||
| 2023 | $45,000 | $90,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,508.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 409 Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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.
Wildfire risk around 409 Chestnut 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures