Branch County property record for 161 E Chicago St, Coldwater, MI 49036 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1.5 ba · 4,060 sqft · built 1887 |
| Lot Size | 1.99 acres (86,684 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $212,789 (Dec 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $4,250 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Foreclosure Aug 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 302-000-000-756-00 |
| Primary APN | 302-000-000-756-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 4,060 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,401 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,379 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,379 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 3 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1887 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1887 |
| Lot Area | 86,684 sqft (1.99 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Street Address | 161 E CHICAGO ST |
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| City | COLDWATER |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49036-1703 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COM ON N LI OF CHICAGO ST AT SW COR LOT FRMLY OWNED BY C D RANDALL TH NLY AT RGT ANG WI CHICAGO ST & ON W LI SD LOT 24 RDS TO |
| Legal Subdivision | WRIGHT ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Township / Civil Division | COLDWATER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 951400 |
Source: Branch County records · APN 302-000-000-756-00
Assessment roll updated July 7, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8385 EDGEWOOD RD, BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI 49103-9004 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 03, 2025 | Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Aug 24, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HONOR CU |
| Jun 13, 2017 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORP |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 03, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 03, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 24, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20257136 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 17, 1999 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0769000949 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 03, 2025 |
| Property Address | 161 E CHICAGO ST, COLDWATER, MI 49036-1703 |
| Document Number | 0202507136 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 06, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-07136 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 161 E CHICAGO ST, COLDWATER, MI 49036-1703 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 24, 2020 |
| Property Address | 161 E CHICAGO ST, COLDWATER, MI 49036-1703 |
| Document Number | 202005552 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-05552 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2021 |
| Title Company | BRANCH COUNTY ABSTRACT AND TITLE INC, BRANCH CNTY ABSTRACT & TTL I |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,935.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 161 E CHICAGO ST, 161, COLDWATER, MI 49036-1703 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 34 HYDE PARK DR, COLDWATER, MI 49036-1062 |
| Document Number | 202005553 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-05553 |
| Name | HONOR CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 161 E CHICAGO ST, COLDWATER, MI 49036-1703 |
| Document Number | 201704095 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-04095 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2021 |
| Title Company | AFC TITLE SERVICES INC, CFC TITLE SERVICES INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,393.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 333 E MAIN ST, 333, MIDLAND, MI 48640-6511 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3605 ALLEGAN DAM RD, ALLEGAN, MI 49010-9447 |
| Document Number | 201704096 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-04096 |
| Name | AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2047 |
Source: Branch County records · Assessment roll updated July 7, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Branch County |
| Municipality | Coldwater City |
| Unified School District | Coldwater Community Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $180,350 (+13.18%) | $360,700 (+13.18%) | |
| 2025 | $4,250.00 (+3.66%) | $159,350 | $318,700 |
| 2024 | $4,100.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Branch County (26023C), updated April 19, 2010 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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