Cass County property record for 503 2nd Ave, Dowagiac, MI 49047
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,296 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $875 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Second Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-160-100-622-00 |
| Primary APN | 14-160-100-622-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,296 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,296 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 503 2ND AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DOWAGIAC |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49047-2029 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | . DW 1236 LOT 156 HOPKINS ADD CITY OF DOWAGIAC. |
| Legal Subdivision | HOPKINS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 156 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DOWAGIAC |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1057 |
| Census Tract | 2201 |
503 2nd Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Cass County records, as of October 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 503 2ND AVE, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-2029 |
| 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 | 503 2ND AVE, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-2029 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 1132/1837 |
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| Date | Dec 8, 2017 |
| Book Page | 1132/1837 |
| Instrument | 1132-1837 |
| Name | HONOR CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI 49103 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 119 Months |
| Due | Nov 21, 2027 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 503 2nd Ave was $875 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $54,600 (+2%) Land $54,600 | $109,200 (+2%) Land $109,200 | |
| 2025 | $875.00 Homeowner's exemption | $45,500 Land $45,500 | $91,000 Land $91,000 |
| 2023 | $35,800 | $71,600 | |
| 2022 | $774.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 503 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 503 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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