Cass County property record for 508 E Telegraph St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,916 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $28,000 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,093 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Mortgage Nov 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-160-300-861-00 |
| Primary APN | 14-160-300-861-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,916 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,336 sqft |
| Basement Area | 660 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 660 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 508 E TELEGRAPH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DOWAGIAC |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49047-1453 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | . DW 2179 MLC211.27(2) $869 92-GREICHAW COM AT NELY COR LOT 17, NWLY ALONG NELY LINE 4 RDS, SWLY PARA WITH SELY LINE TO SWLY |
| Legal Subdivision | JOEL H SMITHS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DOWAGIAC |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5019 |
| Census Tract | 2000 |
Source: Cass County records, as of October 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38481 23RD ST, MATTAWAN, MI 49071-9748 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage KIAVI FUNDING INC |
| Nov 3, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 3, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 3, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1206 / 1848 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Property Address | 508 E TELEGRAPH ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1453 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 24, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 01218/1282 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 10, 2022 |
| Book Page | 1218/1282 |
| Name | KIAVI FUNDING INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FLINT, MI 48501 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Recording Date | Nov 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 508 E TELEGRAPH ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1453 |
| Document Number | 1206/1848 |
| Book / Page | 1206 / 1848 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 29, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 26, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $240.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 308 E PINE ST, 308, LAFAYETTE, LA 70501-3030 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 38481 23RD ST, MATTAWAN, MI 49071-9748 |
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 | $71,900 (+16.53%) Land $71,900 | $143,800 (+16.53%) Land $143,800 | |
| 2025 | $3,093.00 (-6.95%) Homeowner's exemption | $61,700 (+20.74%) Land $61,700 | $123,400 (+20.74%) Land $123,400 |
| 2023 | $51,100 | $102,200 | |
| 2022 | $3,324.00 |
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 471 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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