Branch County property record for 256 Perkins St, Coldwater, MI 49036
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 640 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.39 acres (16,988 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $11,000 (Apr 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $913 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Transfer Sep 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 301-000-000-299-00 |
| Primary APN | 301-000-000-299-00 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Building Area | 640 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 640 sqft |
| Basement Area | 340 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 340 sqft |
| Lot Area | 16,988 sqft (0.39 acres) |
|---|---|
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 256 PERKINS ST |
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| City | COLDWATER |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49036-2036 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COM AT PT ON S LI PERKINS ST 210 FT W OF INT OF W LI SPRAGUE ST TH WLY ALG S LI SD PERKINS ST TO PT 23 1/2 RDS ELY FR CEN LI |
| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Township / Civil Division | COLDWATER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 951400 |
256 Perkins St is owned by two individuals who bought it in April 2016.
Source: Branch County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 907 TRUBEY TRL, UNION CITY, MI 49094-8724 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Sep 3, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Apr 12, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 12, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 20, 1994 |
| Deed Document Number | 20162443 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 19, 2022 |
| Property Address | 256 PERKINS ST, COLDWATER, MI 49036-2036 |
| Document Number | 0202200437 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00437 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 2, 2022 |
| 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 | 907 TRUBEY TRL, UNION CITY, MI 49094-8724 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Recording Date | Sep 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 256 PERKINS ST, COLDWATER, MI 49036-2036 |
| Document Number | 202106815 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-06815 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 16, 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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| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 907 TRUBEY TRL, UNION CITY, MI 49094-8724 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Perkins St was $913, up 3.5% 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 | $56,850 (+22.92%) | $113,700 (+22.92%) | |
| 2025 | $913.00 (+3.51%) | $46,250 | $92,500 |
| 2024 | $882.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 256 Perkins St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 19, 2010 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 966.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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.
The area around 256 Perkins St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 224 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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