253 Ave A, Springfield Township (Battle Creek), MI 49037 Property Records

Calhoun County property record for 253 Ave A, Springfield Township, MI 49037

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 bd · 1 ba · 576 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.143 acres (6,229 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$48,000 (Mar 2024)
Tax Bill	$1,762 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2024 Sale Feb 2024 Sale + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`54-160-065-00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`54-160-065-00`
Alternative APN	`13-54-160-065-00`

Interior

Bedrooms	1 Bed
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	576 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	576 sqft
Basement Area	576 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1900
Lot Area	6,229 sqft (0.143 acres)
Garage Area	200 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	253 AVENUE A
City	SPRINGFIELD
State	MI
Zip	49037-7844
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-2
Legal Description	SP CITY, POST LAND CO 1, W 1/2 OF LOT 9 & ALL OF LOT 10, BLK 4
Legal Subdivision	POST LAND COMPANYS PLAT #1
Legal Block	4
Legal Lot Number	9-10
Jurisdiction	CALHOUN MI
Township / Civil Division	SPRINGFIELD
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1014
Census Tract	1300

Owner

Source: Calhoun County records, as of June 23, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	482 CAPITAL AVE NE, BATTLE CREEK, MI 49017-4820
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 19, 2024	Warranty Deed, Transfer NEXT DOOR TITLE AGENCY LLC
Feb 29, 2024	Warranty Deed, Transfer NEXT DOOR TITLE AGENCY LLC
Aug 8, 2008	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORP
Jul 24, 2006	Land Contract, Transfer
Apr 21, 2005	Warranty Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 19, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Mar 19, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Feb 29, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	4811 / 46
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 1, 2004
Prior Transfer Doc	2905000318
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

March 2024: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CALHOUN MI
Recording Date	Mar 19, 2024
Property Address	253 AVENUE A, SPRINGFIELD, MI 49037-7844
Document Number	0004811/46
Book / Page	4811 / 46
Map Reference	LB 5 PG 3
Instrument Date	Mar 14, 2024
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 23, 2026
Title Company	NEXT DOOR TITLE AGENCY LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$360.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	9531 BAUMHOFF AVE NW, SPARTA, MI 49345-9783

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	482 CAPITAL AVE NE, BATTLE CREEK, MI 49017-4820

February 2024: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CALHOUN MI
Recording Date	Feb 29, 2024
Property Address	253 AVENUE A, SPRINGFIELD, MI 49037-7844
Document Number	004807/481
Book / Page	4807 / 481
Map Reference	LB 5 PG 3
Instrument Date	Jan 24, 2024
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 23, 2026
Title Company	NEXT DOOR TITLE AGENCY LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$187.50
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	253 AVENUE A, SPRINGFIELD, MI 49037-7844

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	9531 BAUMHOFF AVE NW, SPARTA, MI 49345-9783

August 2008: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CALHOUN MI
Recording Date	Aug 8, 2008
Property Address	253 AVENUE A, SPRINGFIELD, MI 49037-7844
Document Number	03394/0901
Book / Page	3394 / 0901
Map Reference	LB5 PG3
Instrument Date	Jul 25, 2008
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 23, 2026
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE MERIDIAN, CHICAGO TITLE OF MICHIGAN

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4575 N 37TH ST, GALESBURG, MI 49053-8734

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	253 AVENUE A, SPRINGFIELD, MI 49037-7844

Mortgage

Document Number	0033940902
Date	Aug 8, 2008
Instrument	3394/0902

Lender

Name	AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORP
Type	Funding / Finance Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2038

July 2006: Land Contract, Transfer

Document Type	Land Contract
Jurisdiction	CALHOUN MI
Recording Date	Jul 24, 2006
Property Address	253 AVENUE A, SPRINGFIELD, MI 49037-7844
Document Number	03165/0924
Book / Page	3165 / 0924
Instrument Date	Jul 12, 2006
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 23, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4575 N 37TH ST, GALESBURG, MI 49053-8734

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	253 AVENUE A, SPRINGFIELD, MI 49037-7844

April 2005: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CALHOUN MI
Recording Date	Apr 21, 2005
Property Address	253 AVENUE A, SPRINGFIELD, MI 49037-7844
Document Number	02974/0625
Book / Page	2974 / 0625
Map Reference	LB5 PG3
Instrument Date	Apr 8, 2005
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 23, 2026
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$387.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	253 AVENUE A, SPRINGFIELD, MI 49037-7844

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	457 37TH ST N, GALESBURG, MI 49053
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Calhoun County assessment roll, as of June 23, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Calhoun County
Municipality	Springfield City
Unified School District	Battle Creek Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$26,501 (+3.65%)
2025	$1,762.00 (+121.64%)	$25,568 (+11.05%)	$53,002 (+3.65%)
2024	$795.00 (+60.93%)		$51,136 (+11.05%)
2023		$23,024	$46,048
2022	$494.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 4, 2011 · 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 Claims	1 (2008)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 1
Most Recent Claim	Sep 2008 · rainfall accumulation

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

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	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	SPRINGFIELD serves 3,833 people · EPA ID MI0006240
Water Source	Purchased groundwater from BATTLE CREEK - VERONA SYSTEM
Last State Inspection	Dec 2025
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jul 2025
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	1 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 200 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: Metronet, Verizon.

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