Cass County property record for 55463 Maple Ave, Dowagiac, MI 49047 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
| Square Footage | 1,102 sqft Building Perimeter |
| Lot Size | 3,049 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $80,300 (2018) |
| Tax Bill | $251.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 14-130-115-042-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,102 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor | 1,102 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 270 sqft Basement |
| Unfinished Basement | 270 sqft Unfinished |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Lot Area | 3,049 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft Garage |
| Heating System | Space Heating |
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| Street Address | 55463 MAPLE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DOWAGIAC |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49047-9312 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | . 749 5S-16W LOT 42 BEECHWOOD. |
| Legal Subdivision | BEECHWOOD |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Minor Civil Division | SILVER CREEK |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2023 |
| Census Tract | 1901 |
Source: Cass County records · APN 14-130-115-042-00
Assessment roll updated August 28, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 179 ARNOLD ST, ALLEGAN, MI 49010-9403 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 03, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LAKE MICHIGAN CU |
| Apr 26, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SOUTHERN MICHIGAN BANK & TRUST |
| May 08, 2018 | Personal Representative Deed, Transfer · Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) LAKE MICHIGAN CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 08, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 08, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 27, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1139 / 1055 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 26, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 01066/0434 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Property Address | 55463 MAPLE AVE, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-9312 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 01173/1751 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 03, 2020 |
| Book Page | 1173/1751 |
| Name | LAKE MICHIGAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49501 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2035 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Property Address | 55463 MAPLE AVE, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-9312 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 01122/0839 |
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| Date | Apr 26, 2017 |
| Book Page | 1122/0839 |
| Name | SOUTHERN MICHIGAN BANK & TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLDWATER, MI 49036 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2032 |
| Document Type | Personal Representative Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Recording Date | May 08, 2018 |
| Property Address | 55463 MAPLE AVE, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-9312 |
| Document Number | 01139/1055 |
| Book / Page | 1139 / 1055 |
| Map Reference | LB1 PG63 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 30, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $692.30 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7490 HAFINGLER DR, 7490, KALAMAZOO, MI 49009 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 55463 MAPLE AVE, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-9312 |
| Document Number | 0011391056 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 08, 2018 |
| Instrument | 1139/1056 |
| Name | LAKE MICHIGAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.86% |
| Type Change Date | Jun 01, 2025 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.25% |
| Max Rate At Change | 8.86% |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
| Max Rate | 8.86% |
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 | $56,200 (+9.34%) | $112,400 (+9.34%) | |
| 2025 | $251.00 (-74.95%) Homeowner's exemption | $51,400 (+26.6%) Land $51,400 | $102,800 (+26.6%) Land $102,800 |
| 2024 | $1,002.00 (+9.39%) | ||
| 2023 | $40,600 | $81,200 | |
| 2022 | $916.00 |
55463 Maple Ave is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with direct wildfire exposure (Low risk).
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Cass County (26027C), updated September 5, 2007
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Low 20th percentile of exposed land nationally · 52nd in Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Low — about 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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