688 W Chicago Rd, Bronson, MI 49028 Property Records

Branch County property record for 688 W Chicago Rd, Bronson, MI 49028

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,140 sqft · built 1962
Lot Size	0.93 acres (40,511 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$265,000 (Mar 2026)
Tax Bill	$1,467 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2026 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2023 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`100-007-300-035-02`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`100-007-300-035-02`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Building Area	1,140 sqft Building Perimeter
1st Floor Area	1,140 sqft
Basement Area	1,140 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,140 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1962
Effective Year Built	Effective 1962
Lot Area	40,511 sqft (0.93 acres)
Garage Area	440 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	688 W CHICAGO RD
City	BRONSON
State	MI
Zip	49028-9277
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	BEG AT PT 1254.47 FEET S AND 33 FT E OF THE NW COR OF SEC 7 IN T7S OF R 7 W SD POINT BEING ON THE EAST LINE OF A NORTH AND
Legal Range	07
Legal Township	07S
Legal Section	07
Jurisdiction	BRANCH MI
Township / Civil Division	BETHEL
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3023
Census Tract	951200

Owner

Source: Branch County records, as of July 7, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	680 N EASTON DR, ANGOLA, IN 46703-7550
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 16, 2026	Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
Oct 6, 2023	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CENTURY BANK & TRUST
Jul 27, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CENTURY BANK & TRUST

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 16, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Mar 16, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20261407
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

March 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BRANCH MI
Recording Date	Mar 16, 2026
Property Address	688 W CHICAGO RD, BRONSON, MI 49028-9277
Document Number	0202601407
Instrument Date	Mar 11, 2026
Instrument	2026-01407
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 2, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,987.50
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	688 E CHICAGO RD, COLDWATER, MI 49036-9497

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	680 N EASTON DR, ANGOLA, IN 46703-7550

Mortgage

Document Number	0202601385
Date	Mar 12, 2026
Instrument	2026-01385

Lender

Name	MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	1400 FORUM BLVD STE 18, COLUMBIA, MO 65203

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2056

October 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	BRANCH MI
Recording Date	Oct 6, 2023
Property Address	688 W CHICAGO RD, BRONSON, MI 49028-9277
Document Number	0202305475
Instrument Date	Oct 2, 2023
Instrument	2023-05475
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 25, 2023
Title Company	BRANCH COUNTY ABSTRACT AND TITLE INC, BRANCH CNTY ABSTRACT & TTL I

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	688 W CHICAGO RD, BRONSON, MI 49028-9277

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	824 DUTCH SCHOOL RD, BRONSON, MI 49028-9766

Mortgage

Document Number	0202305476
Date	Oct 6, 2023
Instrument	2023-05476

Lender

Name	CENTURY BANK & TRUST
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2053

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	7.25%
Adjustable	Adjustable Rate Rider
Type Change Date	Nov 1, 2028
Change Frequency	Annually
Min Rate At Change	6.25%
Max Rate At Change	8.25%
Max Rate	13.2%

July 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BRANCH MI
Recording Date	Jul 27, 2023
Property Address	688 W CHICAGO RD, BRONSON, MI 49028-9277
Document Number	0202304064
Instrument Date	Jul 26, 2023
Instrument	2023-04064
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 16, 2023
Title Company	ACCOMMODATION

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,590.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	652 S PARHAM RD, BRONSON, MI 49028-9210

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	305 S RUGGLES ST, BRONSON, MI 49028-1427

Mortgage

Document Number	0202304065
Date	Jul 27, 2023
Instrument	2023-04065

Lender

Name	CENTURY BANK & TRUST
Type	Bank
Address	COLDWATER, MI 49036

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2053

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Branch County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Branch County
County Subdivision	Bethel Township
Unified School District	Bronson Community School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$65,800 (+20.07%)	$131,600 (+20.07%)
2025	$1,467.00 (+2.59%)	$54,800 (+8.09%)	$109,600 (+8.09%)
2024	$1,430.00
2023		$50,700	$101,400

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 29 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: Mercury Fiber.

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