Cass County property record for 608 Chestnut St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,404 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $28,000 (Dec 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,670 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Sale Jun 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-160-100-694-00 |
| Primary APN | 14-160-100-694-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,404 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 936 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 608 CHESTNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DOWAGIAC |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49047-1604 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | . DW 1634 LOT 73 & W 1/2 LOT 72 B MC CONNELL'S ADD CITY OF DOWAGIAC. |
| Legal Subdivision | B MC CONNELLS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 72,73 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DOWAGIAC |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 2201 |
608 Chestnut St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2018.
Source: Cass County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 608 CHESTNUT ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1604 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2022 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jun 29, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 17, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 17, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 31, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1084 / 1377 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 10, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 1141/1531 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Recording Date | Mar 9, 2022 |
| Property Address | 608 CHESTNUT ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1604 |
| Document Number | 01213/1096 |
| Book / Page | 1213 / 1096 |
| Map Reference | LB U PG 275 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 8, 2022 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 8, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $210.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 CONGRESS AVE STE 1550, 100, AUSTIN, TX 78701-2744 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 608 CHESTNUT ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1604 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 29, 2018 |
| Property Address | 608 CHESTNUT ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1604 |
| Document Number | 1141/1531 |
| Book / Page | 1141 / 1531 |
| Map Reference | LB U PG275 |
| Instrument Date | May 10, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8214 WESTCHESTER DR STE 635, 8214, DALLAS, TX 75225-6124 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 CONGRESS AVE STE 1550, 1550, AUSTIN, TX 78701-2744 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 608 Chestnut St was $1,670 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of October 1, 2026
| 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 | $67,000 (+11.11%) Land $67,000 | $134,000 (+11.11%) Land $134,000 | |
| 2025 | $1,670.00 Homeowner's exemption | $60,300 Land $60,300 | $120,600 Land $120,600 |
| 2023 | $48,700 | $97,400 | |
| 2022 | $1,474.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 608 Chestnut St 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 608 Chestnut St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 Internet 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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