Branch County property record for 229 1/2 Custer Dr, Coldwater, MI 49036
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,512 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.39 acres (16,988 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $97,000 (Sep 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,332 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 302-000-000-573-01 |
| Primary APN | 302-000-000-573-01 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Building Area | 1,512 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,512 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Modular |
| Lot Area | 16,988 sqft (0.39 acres) |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 229 1/2 CUSTER DR |
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| City | COLDWATER |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49036-8031 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COM AT PT ON N LI OF CUTTER AVE 10 FT E OF W LI OF E 1/2 OF SE 1/4 OF SEC 15 T6S R6W TH N 198 FT TH E 85.75 FT TH S 198 FT TH |
| Legal Range | 06W |
| Legal Township | 06S |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | SECOND WARD |
| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Township / Civil Division | COLDWATER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 951100 |
229 1/2 Custer Dr is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2018.
Source: Branch County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2295 CUSTER DR, COLDWATER, MI 49036 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 10, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 10, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 20, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20185917 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 20, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0649000917 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Recording Date | Sep 10, 2018 |
| Property Address | 229 1/2 CUSTER DR, COLDWATER, MI 49036-8031 |
| Document Number | 0201805917 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-05917 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 15, 2023 |
| Title Company | BRANCH COUNTY ABSTRACT AND TITLE INC, BRANCH COUNTY ABSTRACT & TIT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $834.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 229 1/2 CUSTER DR, COLDWATER, MI 49036-8031 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 200 E GARFIELD AVE, COLDWATER, MI 49036-9190 |
| Document Number | 0201805918 |
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| Date | Sep 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-05918 |
| Name | TOWNE MORTGAGE CO |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 44 Months |
| Due | Apr 30, 2022 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 229 1/2 Custer Dr was $2,332, 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 | $114,900 (+42.38%) | $229,800 (+42.38%) | |
| 2025 | $2,332.00 (+3.69%) | $80,700 | $161,400 |
| 2024 | $2,249.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 229 1/2 Custer 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 229 1/2 Custer 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 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 |
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| 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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