Cass County property record for 50996 3rd St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 760 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,632 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,800 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-130-004-040-00 |
| Primary APN | 14-130-004-040-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 760 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 760 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Lot Area | 12,632 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 50996 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | DOWAGIAC |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49047-8409 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 505-1291 317-670 45-E 5S-16W BEG N 88 DEG 21' W 395.5 FT & N 6 DEG 07' E 45 FT FRM S QTR POST, TH N 6 DEG 07' E 55 FT, N 72 |
| Legal Range | 16W |
| Legal Township | 05S |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Township / Civil Division | SILVER CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 1902 |
Source: Cass County records, as of October 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 51915 COURTLAND DR W, SOUTH BEND, IN 46637-6020 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 26, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 1196/2421 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Recording Date | May 26, 2021 |
| Property Address | 50996 3RD ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-8409 |
| Document Number | 1196/2421 |
| Book / Page | 1196 / 2421 |
| Instrument Date | May 26, 2021 |
| 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 |
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| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 16812 EDINBURG LN, SOUTH BEND, IN 46635-1422 |
Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of October 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Cass County |
| County Subdivision | Silver Creek Township |
| Unified School District | Dowagiac Union Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $236,400 (+6.06%) Land $236,400 | $472,800 (+6.06%) Land $472,800 | |
| 2025 | $2,800.00 (+6.1%) | $222,900 (+30.27%) Land $222,900 | $445,800 (+30.27%) Land $445,800 |
| 2024 | $2,639.00 (+6.54%) | ||
| 2023 | $171,100 | $342,200 | |
| 2022 | $2,477.00 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2015–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 87% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 142 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Sister Lakes Cable Fiber | 2,048 / 1,024 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Mercury Fiber, Midwest Energy & Communications.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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