Cass County property record for 506 Bauer St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,500 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.33 acres (14,375 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $122,000 (Jan 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $2,381 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Transfer Aug 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-160-205-006-00 |
| Primary APN | 14-160-205-006-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,500 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,500 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,500 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,500 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Lot Area | 14,375 sqft (0.33 acres) |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 506 BAUER ST |
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| City | DOWAGIAC |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49047-1107 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | . DW 2476 LOT 6 SHERMAN TERRACE. |
| Legal Subdivision | SHERMAN TERRACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DOWAGIAC |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 1901 |
Source: Cass County records, as of October 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 506 BAUER ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1107 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Aug 26, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage TCF NATIONAL BANK |
| Aug 2, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CHEMICAL BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 25, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 25, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 902 / 2413 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 19, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000220557 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 20, 2022 |
| Property Address | 506 BAUER ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1107 |
| Document Number | 0001211/22 |
| Book / Page | 1211 / 22 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 14, 2022 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 506 BAUER ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1107 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Property Address | 506 BAUER ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1107 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 1178/2507 |
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| Date | Aug 26, 2020 |
| Book Page | 1178/2507 |
| Name | TCF NATIONAL BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57106 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Property Address | 506 BAUER ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1107 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | , 0011261682 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 2, 2017 |
| Book Page | 1126/1682 |
| Name | CHEMICAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WYOMING, MI 49519 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2047 |
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 | $107,800 (+10.34%) Land $107,800 | $215,600 (+10.34%) Land $215,600 | |
| 2025 | $2,381.00 (+13.17%) Homeowner's exemption | $97,700 (+24.46%) Land $97,700 | $195,400 (+24.46%) Land $195,400 |
| 2023 | $78,500 | $157,000 | |
| 2022 | $2,104.00 |
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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 425 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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