Branch County property record for 617 Lake Dr, Coldwater, MI 49036
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,500 (Apr 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $5,558 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Second Mortgage Feb 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110-C10-000-017-99 |
| Primary APN | 110-C10-000-017-99 |
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| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
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| Street Address | 617 LAKE DR |
|---|---|
| City | COLDWATER |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49036-8515 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT NO. 17 CEDAR BANK PLAT ALSO PAR 50 FT N & S BY 40 FT E & W ALG E LI OF LOT 18 SEC 26 T7S R6W NEW FOR 2001 OUT OF |
| Legal Range | 06W |
| Legal Township | 07S |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | PART OF & ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Township / Civil Division | OVID |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 951000 |
617 Lake Dr is owned by an individual who acquired it in October 2007.
Source: Branch County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7710 MANORE RD, WHITEHOUSE, OH 43571-9721 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage CHARLES GOTTSCHALK |
| Feb 10, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage CHARLES GOTTSCHALK ETAL |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 7, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 7, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 796 / 239 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 31, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 200708250 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Property Address | 617 LAKE DR, COLDWATER, MI 49036-8515 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 617 LAKE DR, COLDWATER, MI 49036-8515 |
| Document Number | 0202600307 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-00307 |
| Name | CHARLES GOTTSCHALK |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 7710 MANORE RD, WHITEHOUSE, OH 43571 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Property Address | 617 LAKE DR, COLDWATER, MI 49036-8515 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 23, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 617 LAKE DR, COLDWATER, MI 49036-8515 |
| Document Number | 0202300708 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00708 |
| Name | CHARLES GOTTSCHALK ETAL |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | WHITEHOUSE, OH 43571 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 617 Lake Dr was $5,558, up 2.8% from the year before.
Source: Branch County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Branch County |
| County Subdivision | Ovid Township |
| Unified School District | Coldwater Community Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $286,691 (+2.13%) | $573,382 (+2.13%) | |
| 2025 | $5,558.00 (+2.75%) | $280,720 | $561,440 |
| 2024 | $5,409.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 617 Lake 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 A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1982–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2018 · river or lake flooding |
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.
The area around 617 Lake Dr has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 71 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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