Cass County property record for 421 N Front St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,708 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,362 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-160-200-507-00 |
| Primary APN | 14-160-200-507-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,708 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,068 sqft |
| Basement Area | 908 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 908 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Garage Area | 306 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 421 N FRONT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DOWAGIAC |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49047-1252 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | . DW 1002 E 2/3 LOT 236 PATRICK HAMILTON'S 4TH ADD CITY OF DOWAGIAC. |
| Legal Subdivision | PATRICK HAMILTON 4TH ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 236 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DOWAGIAC |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 1901 |
Source: Cass County records, as of October 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 421 N FRONT ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1252 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Property Address | 421 N FRONT ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1252 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 31, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 1138/1856 |
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| Date | Apr 23, 2018 |
| Book Page | 1138/1856 |
| Name | HONOR CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI 49103 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Apr 12, 2038 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $80,000 (+10.8%) Land $80,000 | $160,000 (+10.8%) Land $160,000 | |
| 2025 | $1,362.00 (+13.12%) Homeowner's exemption | $72,200 (+24.7%) Land $72,200 | $144,400 (+24.7%) Land $144,400 |
| 2023 | $57,900 | $115,800 | |
| 2022 | $1,204.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 | Indirect within 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 425 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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