502 Walnut St, Dowagiac, MI 49047 Property Records

Cass County property record for 502 Walnut St, Dowagiac, MI 49047

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 ba · 1,080 sqft
Lot Size	0.2 acres (8,712 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$9,200 (Sep 2012)
Tax Bill	$1,241 (2025)
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`14-160-100-648-00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`14-160-100-648-00`

Interior

Full Baths	2 Baths
Building Area	1,080 sqft Building Perimeter
1st Floor Area	1,080 sqft

Exterior

Lot Area	8,712 sqft (0.2 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	502 WALNUT ST
City	DOWAGIAC
State	MI
Zip	49047-1657
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	. DW 1262 LOT 21 HOYT & GARDNER'S ADD CITY OF DOWAGIAC.
Legal Subdivision	HOYT & GARDINER ADD
Legal Lot Number	21
Jurisdiction	CASS MI
Township / Civil Division	DOWAGIAC
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1022
Census Tract	2201

Owner

502 Walnut St is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2012.

Source: Cass County records, as of October 1, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	61970 M 51, NILES, MI 49120-9129
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 19, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 19, 2012 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 14, 2010 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	1047 / 1318
Prior Transfer Date	Jul 7, 2010
Prior Transfer Doc	1012/2029
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 502 Walnut St was $1,241.

Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of October 1, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Cass County
Municipality	Dowagiac City
Unified School District	Dowagiac Union Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$41,700 (+11.5%) Land $41,700	$83,400 (+11.5%) Land $83,400
2025	$1,241.00 Homeowner's exemption	$37,400 Land $37,400	$74,800 Land $74,800
2023		$30,300	$60,600
2022	$1,092.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 502 Walnut St 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

Wildfire risk around 502 Walnut 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	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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