Cass County property record for 459 E Division St, Dowagiac, MI 49047 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,640 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $59,900 (May 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $987 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2009 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-160-300-716-00 |
| Primary APN | 14-160-300-716-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,640 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 892 sqft |
| Basement Area | 748 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 748 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 459 E DIVISION ST |
|---|---|
| City | DOWAGIAC |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49047-1542 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | . DW 2045 LOT 7 MESHEW'S FAIRGROUNDS ADD CITY OF DOWAGIAC. |
| Legal Subdivision | MESHEW FAIRGROUNDS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DOWAGIAC |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5041 |
| Census Tract | 2000 |
Source: Cass County records · APN 14-160-300-716-00
Assessment roll updated August 28, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 459 E DIVISION ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1542 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 21, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 21, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 09, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 994 / 2146 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 25, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0905/1303 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Recording Date | May 21, 2009 |
| Property Address | 459 E DIVISION ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1542 |
| Document Number | 00994/2146 |
| Book / Page | 0994 / 2146 |
| Map Reference | LB1 PG43 |
| Instrument Date | May 18, 2009 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Title Company | MERIDIAN TITLE, MERIDIAN TITLE CORP |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $516.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 459 E DIVISION ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1542 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 52816 TWIN LAKEVIEW DR, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-7403 |
| Document Number | 0009942147 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 21, 2009 |
| Instrument | 0994/2147 |
| Name | USDA |
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| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | USDA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 456 Months |
| Due | May 18, 2047 |
| Document Number | 00994/2153 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 21, 2009 |
| Book Page | 0994/2153 |
| Name | MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHO |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | LANSING, MI 48909 |
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Cass County records · Assessment roll updated August 28, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Cass County |
| Municipality | Dowagiac City |
| Unified School District | Dowagiac Union Schools (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $75,400 (+13.21%) | $150,800 (+13.21%) | |
| 2025 | $987.00 (-50.85%) Homeowner's exemption | $66,600 (+20.65%) Land $66,600 | $133,200 (+20.65%) Land $133,200 |
| 2024 | $2,008.00 (+11.62%) | ||
| 2023 | $55,200 | $110,400 | |
| 2022 | $1,799.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cass County (26027C), updated September 5, 2007 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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