Branch County property record for 544 E Chicago St, Bronson, MI 49028 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Last Sale | $168,000 (2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,942.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 200-004-000-068-00 |
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| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
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| Street Address | 544 E CHICAGO ST |
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| City | BRONSON |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49028-1321 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COM AT NW COR OF PAR OWNED BY LOREN JONES IN L58 P547 & S LI OF CHICAGO ST TH W 5 RDS TH S 16 RDS TH E PAR WITH CHICAGO ST 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | CITY OF BRONSON |
| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Minor Civil Division | BRONSON |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 951200 |
Source: Branch County records · APN 200-004-000-068-00
Assessment roll updated July 7, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6779 TIGER LILY DR, KALAMAZOO, MI 49009-7788 |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit OMNI COMMUNITY CU |
| Jan 18, 2005 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage NATIONAL CITY BANK |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
| Oct 01, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 24, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 24, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 01, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 20261036 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Property Address | 544 E CHICAGO ST, BRONSON, MI 49028-1321 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | CALHOUN TITLE AND ESCROW AGENCY, CALHOUN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 544 E CHICAGO ST V STREET, BRONSON, MI 49028 |
| Document Number | 0202301588 |
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| Date | Apr 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-01588 |
| Name | OMNI COMMUNITY CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BATTLE CREEK, MI 49016 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 358 Months |
| Due | Feb 27, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise). |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Property Address | 544 E CHICAGO ST, BRONSON, MI 49028-1321 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN EQUITY LOANS, FIRST AMERICAN EQUITY LOAN S |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 01058/0776 |
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| Date | Jan 18, 2005 |
| Book Page | 1058/0776 |
| Instrument | 00424 |
| Name | NATIONAL CITY BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | BRECKSVILLE, OH 44141 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Property Address | 544 E CHICAGO ST, BRONSON, MI 49028-1321 |
| Document Number | 0202601036 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-01036 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | PATRICK ABSTRACT AND TITLE OFFICE INC, PATRICK ABSTRACT & TTL OFFIC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,260.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 544 E CHICAGO ST, BRONSON, MI 49028-1321 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 6779 TIGER LILY DR, KALAMAZOO, MI 49009-7788 |
| Document Number | 0202601037 |
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| Date | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-01037 |
| Name | RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2056 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 01, 2020 |
| Property Address | 544 E CHICAGO ST, BRONSON, MI 49028-1321 |
| Document Number | 202006640 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-06640 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $593.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9180 WOODRIDGE DR, 9180, DAVISON, MI 48423-8392 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2148 GLENCOE HILLS DR, ANN ARBOR, MI 48108-3057 |
| Document Number | 202006641 |
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| Date | Oct 01, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-06641 |
| Name | RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2050 |
Source: Branch County records · Assessment roll updated July 7, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Branch County |
| Municipality | Bronson City |
| 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 | $78,000 (+9.7%) | $156,000 (+9.7%) | |
| 2025 | $1,942.00 (+2.21%) | $71,100 | $142,200 |
| 2024 | $1,900.00 |
544 E Chicago St is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Branch County (26023C), updated April 19, 2010
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach of burnable land |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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