Branch County property record for 281 E Chicago St, Coldwater, MI 49036 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 4,538 sqft · built 1884 |
| Lot Size | 0.39 acres (16,988 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $128,000 (Jul 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $3,442 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 302-000-000-849-00 |
| Primary APN | 302-000-000-849-00 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 4,538 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,079 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,079 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,079 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1884 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1884 |
| Lot Area | 16,988 sqft (0.39 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 281 E CHICAGO ST |
|---|---|
| City | COLDWATER |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49036-2045 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 CLARKEDALE SUBD SEC 22 T6S R6W |
| Legal Range | 06W |
| Legal Township | 06S |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | CLARKEDALE SUBD |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Township / Civil Division | COLDWATER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 951400 |
Source: Branch County records · APN 302-000-000-849-00
Assessment roll updated July 7, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 E CHICAGO ST, COLDWATER, MI 49036-2045 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 29, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 28, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 977 / 607 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 03, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0723000113 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Branch County records · Assessment roll updated July 7, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Branch County |
| Municipality | Coldwater City |
| Unified School District | Coldwater Community Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $150,550 (+10.62%) | $301,100 (+10.62%) | |
| 2025 | $3,442.00 (+3.67%) | $136,100 | $272,200 |
| 2024 | $3,320.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Branch County (26023C), updated April 19, 2010 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 260239514001, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 2 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
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