Branch County property record for 171 Fairfield Dr, Coldwater, MI 49036
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 864 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.32 acres (13,939 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $87,500 (May 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,444 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale May 2019 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 303-000-000-102-00 |
| Primary APN | 303-000-000-102-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 864 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 864 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Lot Area | 13,939 sqft (0.32 acres) |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Street Address | 171 FAIRFIELD DR |
|---|---|
| City | COLDWATER |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49036-1135 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 67 & S 13 FT IN WIDTH OF LOT 66 FAIRFIELD HOMESITES EXC W 33 FT THEREOF SEC 16 T6S R6W |
| Legal Range | 06W |
| Legal Township | 06S |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRFIELD HOMESITES |
| Legal Lot Number | 66-67 |
| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Township / Civil Division | COLDWATER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 951500 |
171 Fairfield Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2026.
Source: Branch County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 171 FAIRFIELD DR, COLDWATER, MI 49036-1135 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| May 30, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SOUTHERN MICHIGAN BANK & TRUST |
| May 30, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 30, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 30, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 30, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20193335 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 6, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002798 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Recording Date | May 6, 2026 |
| Property Address | 171 FAIRFIELD DR, COLDWATER, MI 49036-1135 |
| Document Number | 0000002798 |
| Instrument Date | May 6, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20262798 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Life Estate |
| Address | 171 FAIRFIELD DR, COLDWATER, MI 49036-1135 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Recording Date | May 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 171 FAIRFIELD DR, COLDWATER, MI 49036-1135 |
| Document Number | 0201903335 |
| Map Reference | LB 3 PG 14 |
| Instrument Date | May 20, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-03335 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 11, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $752.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 171 FAIRFIELD DR, COLDWATER, MI 49036-1135 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 572, COLDWATER, MI 49036-0572 |
| Document Number | 0201903336 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-03336 |
| Name | SOUTHERN MICHIGAN BANK & TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 13 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2020 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Recording Date | May 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 171 FAIRFIELD DR, COLDWATER, MI 49036-1135 |
| Document Number | 201903334 |
| Map Reference | LB 3 PG 14 |
| Instrument Date | May 20, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-03334 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $40.70 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 358 FOX RD, 358, COLDWATER, MI 49036-9403 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 171 FAIRFIELD DR, COLDWATER, MI 49036-1135 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 171 Fairfield Dr was $1,444, up 3.7% from the year before.
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 | $50,800 (-3.97%) | $101,600 (-3.97%) | |
| 2025 | $1,444.00 (+3.66%) | $52,900 | $105,800 |
| 2024 | $1,393.00 | ||
| 2023 | $45,250 | $90,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 171 Fairfield Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 19, 2010
| 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 171 Fairfield Dr is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% 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 286 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Coldwater Board of Public Utilities Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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