261 Ave C, Springfield Township (Battle Creek), MI 49037 Property Records

Calhoun County property record for 261 Ave C, Springfield Township, MI 49037

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,620 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.255 acres (11,108 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$123,000 (Jun 2022)
Tax Bill	$4,372 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2022 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2019 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`54-160-001-00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`54-160-001-00`
Alternative APN	`13-54-160-001-00`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,620 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,080 sqft
Basement Area	1,080 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1900
Lot Area	11,108 sqft (0.255 acres)
Garage Area	660 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	261 AVENUE C
City	SPRINGFIELD
State	MI
Zip	49037-7817
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	MIX
Legal Description	SP CITY, POST LAND CO 1, BLK 1, LOTS 1, 2 & 3, E 1/2 LOT 4, LOT 36 EXC S 10 FT, ALSO EXC S 6 FT OF THE W 10 FT OF N 23 FT OF LOT 36, & LOT 37. * TIFA-A 86 SEV 18,100 * ***TRANSFERRED TO TIFA D/2006 24,523
Legal Subdivision	POST LAND COMPANYS PLAT #1
Legal Block	1
Jurisdiction	CALHOUN MI
Township / Civil Division	SPRINGFIELD
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1011
Census Tract	1300

Owner

Source: Calhoun County records, as of October 19, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	261 AVENUE C, SPRINGFIELD, MI 49037-7817
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 22, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC
Sep 17, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Dec 10, 2013	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 22, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 22, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Sep 17, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	4670 / 201
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CALHOUN MI
Recording Date	Jun 22, 2022
Property Address	261 AVENUE C, SPRINGFIELD, MI 49037-7817
Document Number	004670/201
Book / Page	4670 / 201
Instrument Date	Jun 10, 2022
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 23, 2026
Title Company	SERVICELINK

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$922.50
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	261 AVENUE C, SPRINGFIELD, MI 49037-7817

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	16 PROSPECT AVE, MOUNT HERMON, CA 95041

Mortgage

Document Number	0046700204
Date	Jun 22, 2022
Instrument	4670-0204

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2052

September 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CALHOUN MI
Recording Date	Sep 17, 2019
Property Address	261 AVENUE C, SPRINGFIELD, MI 49037-7817
Document Number	04352/0618
Book / Page	4352 / 0618
Map Reference	LB 5 PG 3
Instrument Date	Sep 13, 2019
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 23, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$657.90
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	261 AVENUE C, SPRINGFIELD, MI 49037-7817

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 65681, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87193-5681

December 2013: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CALHOUN MI
Recording Date	Dec 10, 2013
Property Address	261 AVENUE C, SPRINGFIELD, MI 49037-7817
Document Number	03852/0120
Book / Page	3852 / 0120
Map Reference	LB5 PG3
Instrument Date	Nov 19, 2013
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 23, 2026
Title Company	PPR TITLE AGENCY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$369.80
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1141 MEADOWSWEET LN, VICKSBURG, MI 49097-9492

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	261 AVENUE C, SPRINGFIELD, MI 49037-7817
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0038520123
Date	Dec 10, 2013
Instrument	3852/0123

Lender

Name	JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2043

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Calhoun County assessment roll, as of October 19, 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		$59,228 (-10.48%)
2025	$4,372.00 (+147.57%)	$66,159 (+12.93%)	$118,456 (-10.48%)
2024			$132,318 (+12.93%)
2023		$58,586	$117,172
2022	$1,766.00

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	None beyond ember reach

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 146 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

May also be available: AT&T, Mercury Fiber, Metronet, Verizon.

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