Cass County property record for 522 Walnut St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,004 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.47 acres (20,473 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $641 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 14-160-100-147-00 |
| Primary APN | 14-160-100-147-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,004 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,004 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Lot Area | 20,473 sqft (0.47 acres) |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
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| Street Address | 522 WALNUT ST |
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| City | DOWAGIAC |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49047-1657 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | . DW 389A COM ON S BDRY B.H.-ST. JOS. RR RT OF WAY 537 FT W OF INTERSEC SD RT OF WAY WITH W LINE LOWE ST, TH W ALG RT OF WAY |
| Legal Subdivision | POKAGON |
| Legal Lot Number | 24-25 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DOWAGIAC |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 2201 |
Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of August 28, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 312, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-0312 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 3, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 01035/1974 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Property Address | 522 WALNUT ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1657 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 1, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 01156/1684 |
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| Date | Jun 26, 2019 |
| Book Page | 1156/1684 |
| Name | MICHIGAN HOMEOWNER ASSISTANCE NONPROFIT |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | LANSING, MI 48912 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of August 28, 2025
| 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 | $55,400 (+10.14%) | $110,800 (+10.14%) | |
| 2025 | $641.00 (-32.31%) Homeowner's exemption | $50,300 (+24.2%) Land $50,300 | $100,600 (+24.2%) Land $100,600 |
| 2024 | $947.00 (+9.61%) | ||
| 2023 | $40,500 | $81,000 | |
| 2022 | $864.00 |
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 A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
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 | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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 265 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Surf Air Wireless 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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