Branch County property record for 188 Smith St, Coldwater, MI 49036
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,082 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,504 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,850 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 302-000-000-501-14 |
| Primary APN | 302-000-000-501-14 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,082 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,082 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,082 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,082 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 13,504 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 188 SMITH ST |
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| City | COLDWATER |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49036-1540 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 EXC W 49.94 FT AND W 49.06 FT LOT 5 BLOCK 16 F.V. SMITH ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | F V SMITH ADD |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4-5 |
| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Township / Civil Division | COLDWATER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 951400 |
Source: Branch County records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 188 SMITH ST, COLDWATER, MI 49036-1540 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 16, 1998 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 16, 1998 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 9, 1984 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 744 / 492 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 202001128 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Property Address | 188 SMITH ST, COLDWATER, MI 49036-1540 |
| Document Number | 202001128 |
| Map Reference | LB 2 PG 11 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-01128 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 188 SMITH ST, COLDWATER, MI 49036-1540 |
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 | $83,700 (+31.29%) | $167,400 (+31.29%) | |
| 2025 | $1,850.00 (+3.7%) | $63,750 | $127,500 |
| 2024 | $1,784.00 |
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 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 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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