Cass County property record for 702 Alma St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,005 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Oct 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,039 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-160-300-240-00 |
| Primary APN | 14-160-300-240-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,005 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,005 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,005 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,005 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 702 ALMA ST |
|---|---|
| City | DOWAGIAC |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49047-1502 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | . DW 1080R-1 LOT 58 HELENS HAVEN ADD CITY OF DOWAGIAC |
| Legal Subdivision | HELEN HAVENS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 58 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DOWAGIAC |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5014 |
| Census Tract | 2000 |
702 Alma St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2023.
Source: Cass County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 702 ALMA ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1502 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 2, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 2, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 9, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023206634 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1237 / 2157 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 8, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0926/1298 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 2, 2023 |
| Property Address | 702 ALMA ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1502 |
| Document Number | 01237/2157 |
| Book / Page | 1237 / 2157 |
| Map Reference | LB 1-E PG 236 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 29, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 27, 2023 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $300.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 702 ALMA ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1502 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 702 Alma St was $2,039 with a homeowner's exemption, up 8.5% from the year before.
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 | $55,100 (+13.61%) Land $55,100 | $110,200 (+13.61%) Land $110,200 | |
| 2025 | $2,039.00 (+8.46%) Homeowner's exemption | $48,500 Land $48,500 | $97,000 Land $97,000 |
| 2024 | $1,880.00 | ||
| 2023 | $40,200 | $80,400 | |
| 2022 | $1,501.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 702 Alma 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 702 Alma 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 | Indirect within 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 84 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 |
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