Branch County property record for 159 Vans Ave, Coldwater, MI 49036
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,068 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.33 acres (14,375 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,415 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Transfer Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 302-000-000-576-00 |
| Primary APN | 302-000-000-576-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,068 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,068 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,008 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 14,375 sqft (0.33 acres) |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 159 VANS AVE |
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| City | COLDWATER |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49036-1519 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 53 ORCHARD VIEW ADDN SEC 15 T6S R6W |
| Legal Range | 06W |
| Legal Township | 06S |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORCHARD VIEW ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 53 |
| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Township / Civil Division | COLDWATER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 951400 |
Source: Branch County records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 VANS AVE, COLDWATER, MI 49036-1519 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Nov 18, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage OAK MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 18, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 18, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 4, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20218612 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0202600886 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 159 VANS AVE, COLDWATER, MI 49036-1519 |
| Document Number | 0202600886 |
| Map Reference | LB 4 PG 9 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-00886 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 159 VANS AVE, COLDWATER, MI 49036-1519 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 VANS AVE, COLDWATER, MI 49036-1519 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Recording Date | Nov 18, 2021 |
| Property Address | 159 VANS AVE, COLDWATER, MI 49036-1519 |
| Document Number | 202108612 |
| Map Reference | MB 4 PG 9 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-08612 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 1, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,075.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 VANS AVE, 159, COLDWATER, MI 49036-1519 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 413 N 12TH AVE, BEECH GROVE, IN 46107-1107 |
| Document Number | 202108613 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-08613 |
| Name | OAK MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2031 |
Source: Branch County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Branch County |
| Municipality | Coldwater City |
| Unified School District | Coldwater Community Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $94,650 (+43.63%) | $189,300 (+43.63%) | |
| 2025 | $2,415.00 (+3.69%) | $65,900 | $131,800 |
| 2024 | $2,329.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 19, 2010 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 95% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | COLDWATER serves 13,822 people · EPA ID MI0001500 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2021 |
| Lead | 9 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 272 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Coldwater Board of Public Utilities Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Frontier, Verizon.
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