Van Buren County property record for 62438 Gilmore Ave, Dowagiac, MI 49047
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 1,575 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.003 acres (124 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,946 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 80-12-095-022-00 |
| Primary APN | 80-12-095-022-00 |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,575 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,260 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Lot Area | 124 sqft (0.003 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 2 ft deep x 62 ft wide |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
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| Street Address | 62438 GILMORE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DOWAGIAC |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49047-8785 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 864-A22 4-16 762-106 803-217 1430-53 *** LOT 22. ALSO S 145' OF W 20' OF LOT 21. EX BEG AT PT ON E L LOT 22 145' N OF SE COR |
| Legal Subdivision | GILMORE BEACH |
| Legal Lot Number | 21-22 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | KEELER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2044 |
| Census Tract | 11500 |
62438 Gilmore Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2020.
Source: Van Buren County records, as of August 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 62438 GILMORE AVE, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-8785 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 01694/0855 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 23, 2020 |
| Property Address | 62438 GILMORE AVE, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-8785 |
| Document Number | 1694/0855 |
| Book / Page | 1694 / 0855 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 12138 ARLENE DR, HOMER GLEN, IL 60491-6812 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 62438 Gilmore Ave was $8,946, up 2.7% from the year before.
Source: Van Buren County assessment roll, as of August 31, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Van Buren County |
| County Subdivision | Keeler Township |
| Unified School District | Dowagiac Union Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $337,900 (+4.13%) | $675,800 (+4.13%) | |
| 2025 | $8,946.00 (+2.72%) | $324,500 | $649,000 |
| 2024 | $8,709.00 | ||
| 2023 | $284,600 | $569,200 | |
| 2020 | $7,776.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 62438 Gilmore Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 62438 Gilmore Ave is low, with less than 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 94% of the US · lower than 85% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 95 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sister Lakes Cable Fiber | 2,048 / 1,024 |
| Midwest Energy & Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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