Cass County property record for 51190 3rd St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,880 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.46 acres (20,038 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,394 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-130-009-024-00 |
| Primary APN | 14-130-009-024-00 |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,880 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,880 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Lot Area | 20,038 sqft (0.46 acres) |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 51190 3RD ST |
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| City | DOWAGIAC |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49047-8747 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 481-440 381-1284 365-348 128-A 5S-16W BEG S LINE SLEEPY HOLLOW PLAT 250.34 FT W OF SE COR BLK 3 IN SD PLAT, TH W ALG S LINE |
| Legal Range | 16W |
| Legal Township | 05S |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | SLEEPY HOLLOW |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Township / Civil Division | SILVER CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 1902 |
51190 3rd St is held in a trust since September 2017.
Source: Cass County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 709 SANCTUARY LN, JOLIET, IL 60435-2999 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 1, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 1128/1470 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Recording Date | Sep 11, 2017 |
| Property Address | 51190 3RD ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-8747 |
| Document Number | 1128/1470 |
| Book / Page | 1128 / 1470 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 1, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 709 SANCTUARY LN, JOLIET, IL 60435-2999 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 51190 3rd St was $6,394, up 6.6% from the year before.
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 | $446,100 (+9.47%) Land $446,100 | $892,200 (+9.47%) Land $892,200 | |
| 2025 | $6,394.00 (+6.6%) | $407,500 Land $407,500 | $815,000 Land $815,000 |
| 2024 | $5,998.00 | ||
| 2023 | $317,800 | $635,600 | |
| 2022 | $5,547.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 51190 3rd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 File 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.
Wildfire risk around 51190 3rd St is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 95% 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 97 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sister Lakes Cable Fiber | 2,048 / 1,024 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Midwest Energy & Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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