Cass County property record for 54574 Maple Ave, Dowagiac, MI 49047 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4.5 ba · 3,640 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.44 acres (19,166 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,586 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Transfer Apr 2018 Foreclosure + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-130-030-096-20 |
| Primary APN | 14-130-030-096-20 |
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| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 3,640 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,760 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 1,760 sqft Basement |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,760 sqft Unfinished |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Lot Area | 19,166 sqft (0.44 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,872 sqft Garage |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 54574 MAPLE AVE |
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| City | DOWAGIAC |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49047-9312 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 477B COM S 89 DEG 22'9W 1765.48 FT, S 2 DEG 18'20E 398.6 FT & W 61.21 FT FRM E 1/4 COR, TH S 246.68 FT, N 61 DEG 33'41W |
| Legal Range | 16W |
| Legal Township | 05S |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Township / Civil Division | SILVER CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 1901 |
Source: Cass County records · APN 14-130-030-096-20
Assessment roll updated August 28, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 54574 MAPLE AVE, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-9312 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Apr 02, 2018 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure · Conventional Mortgage COMPASS MORTGAGE INC |
| Feb 24, 2017 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 02, 2018 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 02, 2018 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1137 / 1108 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 16, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 1168/2560 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Recording Date | Mar 16, 2020 |
| Property Address | 54574 MAPLE AVE, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-9312 |
| Document Number | 1168/2560 |
| Book / Page | 1168 / 2560 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 16, 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 |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 54574 MAPLE AVE, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-9312 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 02, 2018 |
| Property Address | 54574 MAPLE AVE, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-9312 |
| Document Number | 01137/1108 |
| Book / Page | 1137 / 1108 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 15, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Apr 03, 2026 |
| Title Company | CASS COUNTY TITLE OFFICE INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 10212 SAINT JAMES CT, MUNSTER, IN 46321-4395 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 107 WHITE OAK DR, WHEATON, IL 60187-4644 |
| Document Number | 0011371112 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 02, 2018 |
| Instrument | 1137/1112 |
| Name | COMPASS MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2028 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 24, 2017 |
| Property Address | 54574 MAPLE AVE, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-9312 |
| Document Number | 1119/0557 |
| Book / Page | 1119 / 0557 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 18, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 06, 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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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 10212 SAINT JAMES CT, MUNSTER, IN 46321-4395 |
Source: Cass County records · Assessment roll updated August 28, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Cass County |
| County Subdivision | Silver Creek Township |
| Unified School District | Dowagiac Union Schools (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $635,700 (+16.34%) | $1,271,400 (+16.34%) | |
| 2025 | $4,586.00 (-58.95%) Homeowner's exemption | $546,400 (+16.45%) Land $546,400 | $1,092,800 (+16.45%) Land $1,092,800 |
| 2024 | $11,172.00 (+7.22%) | ||
| 2023 | $469,200 | $938,400 | |
| 2022 | $10,420.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 5% of the US · above 12% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Less than 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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