Branch County property record for 556 Bidwell Rd, Coldwater, MI 49036
| Property Type | General Agricultural/Rural |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 78.3 acres (3,412,926 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,718 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Transfer Feb 2023 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 030-026-400-030-99 |
| Primary APN | 030-026-400-030-99 |
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| Lot Area | 3,412,926 sqft (78.3 acres) |
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| Street Address | 556 BIDWELL RD |
|---|---|
| City | COLDWATER |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49036-9635 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > General Agricultural/Rural |
| Legal Description | W 1/2 OF SE 1/4 EXC S 249 FT BY E 258.4 FT IN SE COR ALSO EXC 100 FT N & S BY 120 E & W IN SW COR CONV TO ST HWY SEC 26 T5S |
| Legal Range | 06W |
| Legal Township | 05S |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GIRARD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2071 |
| Census Tract | 950100 |
556 Bidwell Rd, an agricultural property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in February 2023.
Source: Branch County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 571 BIDWELL RD, COLDWATER, MI 49036-9635 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 8, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Feb 8, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jan 10, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 3, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0202300659 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 8, 2023 |
| Property Address | 556 BIDWELL RD, COLDWATER, MI 49036-9635 |
| Document Number | 0202300659 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00659 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 22, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 556 BIDWELL RD, COLDWATER, MI 49036-9635 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 8, 2023 |
| Property Address | 556 BIDWELL RD, COLDWATER, MI 49036-9635 |
| Document Number | 0202300658 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00658 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 22, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 571 BIDWELL RD, COLDWATER, MI 49036-9635 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 10, 2017 |
| Property Address | 556 BIDWELL RD, COLDWATER, MI 49036-9635 |
| Document Number | 201700190 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 27, 2016 |
| Instrument | 2017-00190 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 571 BIDWELL RD, 571, COLDWATER, MI 49036-9635 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 571 BIDWELL RD, COLDWATER, MI 49036-9635 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 556 Bidwell Rd was $3,718, 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 | Girard Township |
| Unified School District | Coldwater Community Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $321,850 (+13.85%) | $643,700 (+13.85%) | |
| 2025 | $3,718.00 (+2.68%) | $282,700 | $565,400 |
| 2024 | $3,621.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 556 Bidwell Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 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 556 Bidwell Rd 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 94% of the US · lower than 87% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| DMCI Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 25 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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