Branch County property record for 185 N Behnke Rd, Coldwater, MI 49036
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,420 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 1.03 acres (44,867 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $90,000 (May 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $2,382 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 070-031-200-040-00 |
| Primary APN | 070-031-200-040-00 |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,420 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,420 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,420 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,420 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 44,867 sqft (1.03 acres) |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 185 N BEHNKE RD |
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| City | COLDWATER |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49036-9147 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | N 150 FT OF FOL N 1369.5 FT IN WIDTH W OF MILL POND OF NE 1/4 EXC N 580 FT THEREOF SEC 31 T6S R6W |
| Legal Range | 06W |
| Legal Township | 06S |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | WEST OF THE MILL POND |
| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Township / Civil Division | COLDWATER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2030 |
| Census Tract | 951600 |
185 N Behnke Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2026.
Source: Branch County records, as of September 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 185 N BEHNKE RD, COLDWATER, MI 49036-9147 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 29, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 29, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 9, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20084081 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000005838 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Recording Date | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 185 N BEHNKE RD, COLDWATER, MI 49036-9147 |
| Document Number | 0000005838 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20265838 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Life Estate |
| Address | 185 N BEHNKE RD, COLDWATER, MI 49036-9147 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 185 N Behnke Rd was $2,382, up 2.1% from the year before.
Source: Branch County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Branch County |
| County Subdivision | Coldwater Township |
| Unified School District | Coldwater Community Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $146,700 (+35.83%) | $293,400 (+35.83%) | |
| 2025 | $2,382.00 (+2.06%) | $108,000 | $216,000 |
| 2024 | $2,334.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 185 N Behnke Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2018 · river or lake flooding |
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.
Wildfire risk around 185 N Behnke Rd 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 17 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
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