Branch County property record for 296 Will James Dr, Bronson, MI 49028 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,171.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 050-026-100-030-00 |
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| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
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| Street Address | 296 WILL JAMES DR |
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| City | BRONSON |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49028-8329 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COM 1284.9 FT W & S 14DEG 38MIN E 200 FT FROM N 1/ 4 POST & TH S 14DEG 38MIN E 50 FT & TH N 75DEG 22M IN E 100 FT & TH N |
| Legal Range | 08W |
| Legal Township | 06S |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Minor Civil Division | MATTESON |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
Source: Branch County records · APN 050-026-100-030-00
Assessment roll updated July 7, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 455 CHECKLICH RD, UNION CITY, MI 49094-8309 |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
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| Jul 01, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Nov 06, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer BRANCH COUNTY ABSTRACT AND TITLE INC, BRANCH CNTY ABSTRACT & TTL I |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 01, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 01, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 06, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 20264145 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000004145 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Recording Date | Jul 01, 2026 |
| Property Address | 296 WILL JAMES DR, BRONSON, MI 49028-8329 |
| Document Number | 0000004145 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20264145 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 09, 2026 |
| Title Company | DEVON, DEVON TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $130,290.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Tax (Full/Partial Unknown) |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 455 CHECKLICH RD, UNION CITY, MI 49094-8309 |
| Document Number | 0000004146, |
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| Date | Jul 01, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20264146 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 6.51% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Recording Date | Nov 06, 2024 |
| Property Address | 296 WILL JAMES DR, BRONSON, MI 49028-8329 |
| Document Number | 0202405952 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 05, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-05952 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Title Company | BRANCH COUNTY ABSTRACT AND TITLE INC, BRANCH CNTY ABSTRACT & TTL I |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,042.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 296 WILL JAMES DR, BRONSON, MI 49028-8329 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2682 25 12 MILE RD, HOMER, MI 49245 |
Source: Branch County records · Assessment roll updated July 7, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Branch County |
| County Subdivision | Matteson Township |
| Unified School District | Bronson Community School District (KG - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $53,200 (+10.14%) | $106,400 (+10.14%) | |
| 2025 | $2,171.00 (+34.1%) | $48,300 | $96,600 |
| 2024 | $1,619.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Branch County (26023C), updated April 19, 2010 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | High |
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | Yes |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required (federally backed mortgages) |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 892.0 ft |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 5% of the US · above 12% of Michigan |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Less than 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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