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705 Orchard St, Dowagiac, MI 49047 Property Records

Cass County property record for 705 Orchard St, Dowagiac, MI 49047

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,184 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.19 acres (8,276 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$35,000 (Jan 2025)
Tax Bill$1,340 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2017 Transfer
Oct 2017 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN14-160-200-817-00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN14-160-200-817-00

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Building Area1,184 sqft Building Perimeter
1st Floor Area960 sqft
Basement Area448 sqft
Unfinished Basement448 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Lot Area8,276 sqft (0.19 acres)
Garage Area384 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address705 ORCHARD ST
CityDOWAGIAC
StateMI
Zip49047-1120
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description. DW 2024 LOT 234 DANIEL MC OMBER'S ADD CITY OF DOWAGIAC.
Legal SubdivisionDANIEL M MCOMBERS ADD
Legal Lot Number234
JurisdictionCASS MI
Township / Civil DivisionDOWAGIAC
Census Block Group1
Census Block1013
Census Tract1901

Owner

Source: Cass County records, as of October 1, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address705 ORCHARD ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1120
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingSingle Man

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 21, 2017Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Oct 10, 2017Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
Oct 10, 2017Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 17, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 17, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2025218323
Deed Book / Page1255 / 1523
Last Transfer DateApr 14, 2025
Transfer Doc01258/2360
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2017: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCASS MI
Recording DateDec 21, 2017
Property Address705 ORCHARD ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1120
Document Number1133/0711
Book / Page1133 / 0711
Instrument DateDec 21, 2017
Instrument1133-0711
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 19, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

October 2017: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCASS MI
Recording DateOct 10, 2017
Property Address705 ORCHARD ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1120
Document Number1129/2517
Book / Page1129 / 2517
Instrument DateOct 3, 2017
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 19, 2021
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address509 WILDEN AVE, 509, GOSHEN, IN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1729 CEDAR ST, NILES, MI 49120-2134

October 2017: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTransfer on Death Deed
JurisdictionCASS MI
Recording DateOct 10, 2017
Property Address705 ORCHARD ST, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1120
Document Number1129/2514
Book / Page1129 / 2514
Instrument DateSep 3, 2017
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 19, 2021
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of October 1, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyCass County
MunicipalityDowagiac City
Unified School DistrictDowagiac Union Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$62,800 (+20.08%) Land $62,800$125,600 (+20.08%) Land $125,600
2025$1,340.00 (-28.84%) Homeowner's exemption$52,300 (+24.23%) Land $52,300$104,600 (+24.23%) Land $104,600
2024$1,883.00 (+11.62%)
2023$42,100$84,200
2022$1,687.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 5, 2007

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDOWAGIAC
serves 6,350 people · EPA ID MI0001860
Water SourceGroundwater
Lead6 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting3
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 194 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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