531 Ave A, Springfield Township (Battle Creek), MI 49037 Property Records

Calhoun County property record for 531 Ave A, Springfield Township, MI 49037

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 1,000 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size	0.443 acres (19,297 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$160,000 (Jan 2026)
Tax Bill	$2,246 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2008 Mortgage Oct 2013 Line of Credit + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`54-220-031-00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`54-220-031-00`
Alternative APN	`13-54-220-031-00`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Building Area	1,000 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	800 sqft
Basement Area	800 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1930
Effective Year Built	Effective 1930
Lot Area	19,297 sqft (0.443 acres)
Garage Area	252 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	531 AVENUE A
City	SPRINGFIELD
State	MI
Zip	49037-7832
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-2
Legal Description	SP CITY, SPRINGFIELD PLACE, W 1/2 LOT 58, ALL OF LOT 59 & E 1/2 LOT 60
Legal Subdivision	SPRINGFIELD PLACE
Legal Lot Number	58-60
Jurisdiction	CALHOUN MI
Township / Civil Division	SPRINGFIELD
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1015
Census Tract	1300

Owner

531 Ave A is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2026.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	531 AVENUE A, SPRINGFIELD, MI 49037-7832
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 20, 2008	Deed of Trust, Mortgage THE DART BANK
Oct 4, 2013	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MICHIGAN HOMEOWNER ASSISTANCE NONPROFIT
Jan 9, 2026	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HONOR CU
Dec 17, 2024	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage SUCCESS MORTGAGE PARTNERS INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 9, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 9, 2026 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Dec 17, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	4971 / 142
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 5, 2023
Prior Transfer Doc	4717000177
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2008: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CALHOUN MI
Property Address	531 AVENUE A, SPRINGFIELD, MI 49037-7832
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 27, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	03396/0812
Date	Aug 20, 2008
Book Page	3396/0812

Lender

Name	THE DART BANK
Address	HOLT, MI 48842

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record

October 2013: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CALHOUN MI
Property Address	531 AVENUE A, SPRINGFIELD, MI 49037-7832
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 27, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	03836/0213
Date	Oct 4, 2013
Book Page	3836/0213

Lender

Name	MICHIGAN HOMEOWNER ASSISTANCE NONPROFIT
Type	Non-Lending Institution
Address	LANSING, MI 48912

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

January 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CALHOUN MI
Recording Date	Jan 9, 2026
Property Address	531 AVENUE A, SPRINGFIELD, MI 49037-7832
Document Number	004971/142
Book / Page	4971 / 142
Map Reference	LB 6 PG 48
Instrument Date	Jan 2, 2026
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 28, 2026
Title Company	LIGHTHOUSE TITLE AGENCY, LIGHTHOUSE TTL AGCY THORNAPP

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,200.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	531 AVENUE A, SPRINGFIELD, MI 49037-7832

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	531 AVENUE A, SPRINGFIELD, MI 49037-7832

Mortgage

Document Number	0004971145
Date	Jan 9, 2026
Instrument	4971/145

Lender

Name	HONOR CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2056

Mortgage

Document Number	004971/164
Date	Jan 9, 2026
Book Page	4971/164

Lender

Name	MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEV AUTHORITY
Type	Government Agency
Address	LANSING, MI 48912

Agreement

Type	Second Mortgage (Down Payment)
Amount	Amount on Record

December 2024: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CALHOUN MI
Recording Date	Dec 17, 2024
Property Address	531 AVENUE A, SPRINGFIELD, MI 49037-7832
Document Number	004874/998
Book / Page	4874 / 998
Map Reference	LB 6 PG 48
Instrument Date	Dec 6, 2024
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 31, 2024

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,125.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 2643, KALAMAZOO, MI 49003-2643

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1674 2ND ST, SHELBYVILLE, MI 49344-9750

Mortgage

Document Number	0048750001
Date	Dec 17, 2024
Instrument	4875-0001

Lender

Name	SUCCESS MORTGAGE PARTNERS INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2055

Mortgage

Document Number	004875/682
Date	Dec 18, 2024
Book Page	4875/682

Lender

Name	MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEV AUTHORITY
Type	Government Agency
Address	LANSING, MI 48912

Agreement

Type	Second Mortgage (Down Payment)
Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 531 Ave A was $2,246 with a homeowner's exemption, up 210.7% from the year before.

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		$52,487 (+18.78%)
2025	$2,246.00 (+210.65%) Homeowner's exemption	$44,188	$104,974 (+18.78%)
2024	$723.00		$88,376 (+10.34%)
2023		$40,046	$80,092
2022	$621.00

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

FEMA maps place 531 Ave A in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2008.

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

Wildfire risk around 531 Ave A 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 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 46 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Metronet.

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