Cass County property record for 511 N Front St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $320 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Transfer Apr 2018 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-160-200-524-00 |
| Primary APN | 14-160-200-524-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 511 N FRONT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DOWAGIAC |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49047-1220 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | . DW 1017 E 2/3 LOT 250, EX 3 FT OFF N SIDE PATRICK HAMILTON'S 4TH ADD CITY OF DOWAGIAC. |
| Legal Subdivision | PATRICK HAMLTOS |
| Legal Lot Number | 250 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DOWAGIAC |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 1901 |
Source: Cass County records, as of October 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 509 N FRONT ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1220 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Apr 11, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jan 2, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 7, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 1186/796 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Property Address | 511 N FRONT ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1220 |
| Document Number | 1186/796 |
| Book / Page | 1186 / 796 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 7, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 509 N FRONT ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1220 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 11, 2018 |
| Property Address | 511 N FRONT ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1220 |
| Document Number | 1138/0407 |
| Book / Page | 1138 / 0407 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 120 N BROADWAY ST, 120, CASSOPOLIS, MI 49031-1370 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 509 N FRONT ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1220 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 2, 2018 |
| Property Address | 511 N FRONT ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1220 |
| Document Number | 1133/1450 |
| Book / Page | 1133 / 1450 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1133-1450 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 120 N BROADWAY ST STE 113, 120, CASSOPOLIS, MI 49031-1300 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 120 N BROADWAY ST STE 113, 113, CASSOPOLIS, MI 49031-1300 |
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 | $12,000 (+2.56%) Land $12,000 | $24,000 (+2.56%) Land $24,000 | |
| 2025 | $320.00 (+1.27%) Homeowner's exemption | $11,700 (+20.62%) Land $11,700 | $23,400 (+20.62%) Land $23,400 |
| 2024 | $316.00 (+11.66%) | ||
| 2023 | $9,700 | $19,400 | |
| 2022 | $283.00 |
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 |
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 194 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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