Cass County property record for 51900 Bakeman Rd, Dowagiac, MI 49047
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,568 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 5.29 acres (230,432 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,108 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-130-010-025-21 |
| Primary APN | 14-130-010-025-21 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,568 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,568 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Lot Area | 230,432 sqft (5.29 acres) |
| Street Address | 51900 BAKEMAN RD |
|---|---|
| City | DOWAGIAC |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49047-9234 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 144B COM N 88 DEG 47'47W 208 FT FRM S 1/4 COR SEC, TH N 88 DEG 47'47W 232.77 FT, N 0 DEG 6'32E 309.51 FT, N 69 DEG 13'11W |
| Legal Range | 16W |
| Legal Township | 05S |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Township / Civil Division | SILVER CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 1902 |
51900 Bakeman Rd is owned by a company that acquired it in March 2023 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Cass County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 51900 BAKEMAN RD, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-9234 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 8, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 01229/2185 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Recording Date | Mar 8, 2023 |
| Property Address | 51900 BAKEMAN RD, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-9234 |
| Document Number | 01229/2185 |
| Book / Page | 1229 / 2185 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 8, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 24, 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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| Address | 51900 BAKEMAN RD, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-9234 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 51900 Bakeman Rd was $2,108 with a homeowner's exemption, up 8.3% 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 | $90,200 (+3.32%) Land $90,200 | $180,400 (+3.32%) Land $180,400 | |
| 2025 | $2,108.00 (+8.32%) Homeowner's exemption | $87,300 Land $87,300 | $174,600 Land $174,600 |
| 2024 | $1,946.00 | ||
| 2023 | $82,500 | $165,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,809.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 51900 Bakeman Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 51900 Bakeman Rd 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 93% of the US · lower than 83% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 10 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Midwest Energy & Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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