Branch County property record for 53 Bishop Ave, Coldwater, MI 49036
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,847 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,197 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,840 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 303-000-000-037-00 |
| Primary APN | 303-000-000-037-00 |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,847 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,847 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,847 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,847 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Garage Area | 506 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 53 BISHOP AVE |
|---|---|
| City | COLDWATER |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49036-1013 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 ACADEMIC ACRES SEC 16 T6S R6W |
| Legal Range | 06W |
| Legal Township | 06S |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | ACADEMIC ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Township / Civil Division | COLDWATER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 951500 |
53 Bishop Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 1999.
Source: Branch County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 BISHOP AVE, COLDWATER, MI 49036-1013 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 14, 1999 |
| Deed Sale | May 14, 1999 |
| Prior Sale | May 15, 1978 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 765 / 307 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Bishop Ave was $3,840, up 3.7% 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 | $128,150 (+21.64%) | $256,300 (+21.64%) | |
| 2025 | $3,840.00 (+3.7%) | $105,350 | $210,700 |
| 2024 | $3,703.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Bishop Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 19, 2010
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 53 Bishop Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 93% 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.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 286 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 | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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