Branch County property record for 778 Ralston Rd, Colon, MI 49040
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.898 acres (39,146 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,376 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010-031-100-190-00 |
| Primary APN | 010-031-100-190-00 |
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| Lot Area | 39,146 sqft (0.898 acres) |
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| Street Address | 778 RALSTON RD |
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| City | COLON |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49040-9758 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BEG AT A PT WHICH PT IS S 00DEG 30MIN W 458.0 FT, TH S 88DEG 38MIN E 1742.8 FT, TH S 02DEG 48MIN W 526.6 FT, TH N 41DEG 29MIN |
| Legal Range | 08W |
| Legal Township | 05S |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Township / Civil Division | SHERWOOD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
778 Ralston Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Branch County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 778 RALSTON RD, COLON, MI 49040-9758 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Recording Date | Mar 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 778 RALSTON RD, COLON, MI 49040-9758 |
| Document Number | 202101858 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-01858 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | OAK TITLE SERVICES LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 778 RALSTON RD, 778, COLON, MI 49040-9758 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 778 RALSTON RD, COLON, MI 49040-9758 |
| Document Number | 202101859 |
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| Date | Mar 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-01859 |
| Name | OAK MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2041 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 778 Ralston Rd was $2,376, up 2.1% from the year before.
Source: Branch County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Branch County |
| County Subdivision | Sherwood Township |
| Unified School District | Colon Community School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $89,800 (+7.8%) | $179,600 (+7.8%) | |
| 2025 | $2,376.00 (+2.06%) | $83,300 | $166,600 |
| 2024 | $2,328.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 778 Ralston Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 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 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2018) |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 778 Ralston Rd is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 30 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 |
May also be available: Mercury Fiber.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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