Cass County property record for 503 3rd Ave, Dowagiac, MI 49047
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 804 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.4 acres (17,424 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $49,000 (Apr 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $835 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-160-100-621-10 |
| Primary APN | 14-160-100-621-10 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 804 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 804 sqft |
| Basement Area | 660 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 660 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Lot Area | 17,424 sqft (0.4 acres) |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 503 3RD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DOWAGIAC |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49047-2039 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | . DW 1234-5 LOTS 153 & 154 HOPKINS ADD CITY OF DOWAGIAC. PROPERTY COMBINATION 10.24.17 PARENTS: 14-160-100-621-00 AND |
| Legal Subdivision | HOPKINS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 153,154 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DOWAGIAC |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1057 |
| Census Tract | 2201 |
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 503 3RD AVE, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-2039 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 2, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 2, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1137 / 1147 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Personal Representative Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 2, 2018 |
| Property Address | 503 3RD AVE, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-2039 |
| Document Number | 01137/1147 |
| Book / Page | 1137 / 1147 |
| Map Reference | LB1 PG16 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 29, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $421.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 503 3RD AVE, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-2039 |
| Document Number | 0011371150 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 2, 2018 |
| Instrument | 1137/1150 |
| Name | HONOR CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2048 |
Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of August 28, 2025
| 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 | $51,500 (+18.39%) | $103,000 (+18.39%) | |
| 2025 | $835.00 (-21.89%) Homeowner's exemption | $43,500 (+25.72%) Land $43,500 | $87,000 (+25.72%) Land $87,000 |
| 2023 | $34,600 | $69,200 | |
| 2022 | $1,069.00 |
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 |
| 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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