Branch County property record for 544 Schaeffer Dr, Coldwater, MI 49036
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,872 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.63 acres (27,443 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $189,900 (Jun 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,805 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Second Mortgage Jun 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 070-S30-000-004-00 |
| Primary APN | 070-S30-000-004-00 |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
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| Building Area | 1,872 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Lot Area | 27,443 sqft (0.63 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 209 ft deep x 131 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 544 SCHAEFFER DR |
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| City | COLDWATER |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49036-9457 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 SCHAEFFER ESTATES NO. 1 SEC 26 T6S R6W CITY OF C/W'S WELL HEAD PROTECTION AREA |
| Legal Range | 06W |
| Legal Township | 06S |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | SCHAEFFER ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Township / Civil Division | COLDWATER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1059 |
| Census Tract | 951301 |
544 Schaeffer Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2020.
Source: Branch County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 544 SCHAEFFER DR, COLDWATER, MI 49036-9457 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage MARSHALL COMMUNITY CU |
| Jun 29, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MARSHALL COMMUNITY CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 29, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 29, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20204101 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 16, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000012169 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Property Address | 544 SCHAEFFER DR, COLDWATER, MI 49036-9457 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 13, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 544 SCHAEFFER DR, COLDWATER, MI 49036-9457 |
| Document Number | 0202205865 |
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| Date | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-05865 |
| Name | MARSHALL COMMUNITY CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | LEONIDAS, MI 49066 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2037 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 29, 2020 |
| Property Address | 544 SCHAEFFER DR, COLDWATER, MI 49036-9457 |
| Document Number | 202004101 |
| Map Reference | LB 6 PG 40 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 26, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-04101 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Title Company | BRANCH COUNTY ABSTRACT AND TITLE INC, BRANCH COUNTY ABSTRACT & TIT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,634.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 41 DAUGHETTY ST, COLDWATER, MI 49036 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 202004102 |
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| Date | Jun 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-04102 |
| Name | MARSHALL COMMUNITY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 544 Schaeffer Dr was $2,805, up 2.7% from the year before.
Source: Branch County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Branch County |
| County Subdivision | Coldwater Township |
| Unified School District | Coldwater Community Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $172,900 (+21.25%) | $345,800 (+21.25%) | |
| 2025 | $2,805.00 (+2.71%) | $142,600 | $285,200 |
| 2024 | $2,731.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 544 Schaeffer Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 19, 2010 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 risk around 544 Schaeffer Dr 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 96% of the US · lower than 91% 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 125 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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