Cass County property record for 704 Chestnut St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 960 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $64,000 (Feb 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,549 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-160-100-696-00 |
| Primary APN | 14-160-100-696-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 960 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 704 CHESTNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DOWAGIAC |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49047-1606 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | . DW 1636 LOT 75 B MCCONNELL'S ADD CITY OF DOWAGIAC. |
| Legal Subdivision | B MC CONNELLS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 75 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DOWAGIAC |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 2201 |
704 Chestnut St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2019.
Source: Cass County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 704 CHESTNUT ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1606 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 26, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 26, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1151 / 1287 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Personal Representative Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 26, 2019 |
| Property Address | 704 CHESTNUT ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1606 |
| Document Number | 01151/1287 |
| Book / Page | 1151 / 1287 |
| Map Reference | LB U PG 275 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 21, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $550.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1150 WHITEHEAD CREEK LOOP, 1150, FORT MYERS, FL 33916-1364 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 704 CHESTNUT STREET, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085 |
| Document Number | 0011511290 |
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| Date | Feb 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1151/1290 |
| Name | AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 704 Chestnut St was $1,549 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 | $63,400 (+10.45%) Land $63,400 | $126,800 (+10.45%) Land $126,800 | |
| 2025 | $1,549.00 Homeowner's exemption | $57,400 Land $57,400 | $114,800 Land $114,800 |
| 2023 | $46,200 | $92,400 | |
| 2022 | $1,369.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 704 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 704 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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