Cass County property record for 53650 Griffis Rd, Dowagiac, MI 49047 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,685 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 28.6 acres (1,246,252 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (Sep 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,071 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-150-024-015-00 |
| Primary APN | 14-150-024-015-00 |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,685 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,685 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,685 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,660 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Lot Area | 1,246,252 sqft (28.6 acres) |
| Garage Area | 144 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 53650 GRIFFIS RD |
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| City | DOWAGIAC |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49047-9407 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | 374 COM S 0 DEG 35'20E 373.95 FT FRM E 1/4 COR, TH S 0 DEG 35'20E 946.28 FT, S 89 DEG 53'26W 1321.64 FT, N 0 DEG 42'24W |
| Legal Range | 15W |
| Legal Township | 05S |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Township / Civil Division | WAYNE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 2000 |
Source: Cass County records · APN 14-150-024-015-00
Assessment roll updated August 28, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53650 GRIFFIS RD, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-9407 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 06, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HONOR CU |
| Oct 12, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Sep 06, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 06, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Recording Date | Sep 06, 2023 |
| Property Address | 53650 GRIFFIS RD, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-9407 |
| Document Number | 01236/2117 |
| Book / Page | 1236 / 2117 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 31, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 27, 2023 |
| Title Company | MTC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,625.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 53650 GRIFFIS RD, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-9407 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0012362120 |
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| Date | Sep 06, 2023 |
| Instrument | 1236-2120 |
| Name | HONOR CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 66 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2029 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 12, 2022 |
| Property Address | 53650 GRIFFIS RD, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-9407 |
| Document Number | 01224/1158 |
| Book / Page | 1224 / 1158 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 07, 2022 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 02, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 53650 GRIFFIS RD, 53650, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-9407 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 53650 GRIFFIS RD, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-9407 |
Source: Cass County records · Assessment roll updated August 28, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Cass County |
| County Subdivision | Wayne Township |
| Unified School District | Decatur Public Schools (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $211,400 (+7.75%) | $422,800 (+7.75%) | |
| 2025 | $1,071.00 (-62.54%) Homeowner's exemption | $196,200 (+35.87%) Land $82,100 Building $114,100 | $392,400 (+35.87%) Land $164,200 Building $228,200 |
| 2023 | $144,400 | $288,800 | |
| 2022 | $2,859.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cass County (26027C), updated September 5, 2007 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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