Branch County property record for 851 Ralston Rd, Colon, MI 49040
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 3.69 acres (160,736 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $23,000 (Jul 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,360 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Line of Credit Jan 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010-030-200-020-02 |
| Primary APN | 010-030-200-020-02 |
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| Lot Area | 160,736 sqft (3.69 acres) |
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| Street Address | 851 RALSTON RD |
|---|---|
| City | COLON |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49040-8701 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SHERWOOD TWP/T5S R8W, SEC 20: COM AT E 1/4 COR N00DEG 10'29E 646.78 FT ALG SEC LN TO BEG |
| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Township / Civil Division | SHERWOOD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
Source: Branch County records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 851 RALSTON RD, COLON, MI 49040-8701 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jan 25, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 22, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 22, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 7, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20164563 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 30, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 200808838 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Property Address | 851 RALSTON RD, COLON, MI 49040-8701 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 17, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 851 RALSTON RD, COLON, MI 49040-8701 |
| Document Number | 0202207363 |
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| Date | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-07363 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Property Address | 851 RALSTON RD, COLON, MI 49040-8701 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 9, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 851 RAISTON RD, COLON, MI 49040-8701 |
| Document Number | 0202200547 |
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| Date | Jan 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00547 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2037 |
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 | $108,250 (-5.95%) | $216,500 (-5.95%) | |
| 2025 | $2,360.00 (+1.42%) | $115,100 | $230,200 |
| 2024 | $2,327.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 89% 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 50 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Frontier, Mercury Fiber.
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