Cass County property record for 505 Walnut St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,176 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $992 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-160-100-639-00 |
| Primary APN | 14-160-100-639-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,176 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 672 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 505 WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DOWAGIAC |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49047-1650 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | . DW 1253 LOT 12 HOYT & GARDNER'S ADD CITY OF DOWAGIAC. |
| Legal Subdivision | HOYT & GARDINER ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DOWAGIAC |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 2201 |
505 Walnut St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 2007.
Source: Cass County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 505 WALNUT ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1650 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 18, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 0961/0008 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 505 Walnut St was $992 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.5% from the year before.
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 | $58,700 (+8.91%) Land $58,700 | $117,400 (+8.91%) Land $117,400 | |
| 2025 | $992.00 (+1.54%) Homeowner's exemption | $53,900 Land $53,900 | $107,800 Land $107,800 |
| 2024 | $977.00 | ||
| 2023 | $43,600 | $87,200 | |
| 2022 | $898.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 505 Walnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 5, 2007
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| 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 505 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 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 |
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