Branch County property record for 59 Bishop Ave, Coldwater, MI 49036
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,631 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,197 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $68,000 (Oct 1986) |
| Tax Bill | $2,887 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Transfer Nov 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 303-000-000-038-00 |
| Primary APN | 303-000-000-038-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,631 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,631 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,631 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,631 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Garage Area | 572 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 59 BISHOP AVE |
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| City | COLDWATER |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49036-1013 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 ACADEMIC ACRES SEC 16 T6S R6W |
| Legal Range | 06W |
| Legal Township | 06S |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | ACADEMIC ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Township / Civil Division | COLDWATER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 951500 |
59 Bishop Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2025.
Source: Branch County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 59 BISHOP AVE, COLDWATER, MI 49036-1013 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Nov 13, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 20, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 20, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0202505717 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Recording Date | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Property Address | 59 BISHOP AVE, COLDWATER, MI 49036-1013 |
| Document Number | 0202505717 |
| Map Reference | LB 6 PG 21 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-05717 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 59 BISHOP AVE, COLDWATER, MI 49036-1013 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 59 BISHOP AVE, COLDWATER, MI 49036-1013 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Property Address | 59 BISHOP AVE, COLDWATER, MI 49036-1013 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 28, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 201807424 |
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| Date | Nov 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-07424 |
| Name | MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | EAST LANSING, MI 48823 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 59 Bishop Ave was $2,887, 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 | $101,800 (+28.37%) | $203,600 (+28.37%) | |
| 2025 | $2,887.00 (+3.66%) | $79,300 | $158,600 |
| 2024 | $2,785.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 59 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 59 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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