Branch County property record for 97 Branch Ave, Coldwater, MI 49036
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,008 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $59,000 (Aug 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $1,601 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Transfer Apr 2024 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 302-000-000-102-00 |
| Primary APN | 302-000-000-102-00 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
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| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 97 BRANCH AVE |
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| City | COLDWATER |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49036-1460 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 53 OF PINE CREST ADDN IN W 1/2 OF NW 1/4 SEC 15 T6S R6W |
| Legal Range | 06W |
| Legal Township | 06S |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | PINE CREST ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 53 |
| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Township / Civil Division | COLDWATER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 951500 |
97 Branch Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2024.
Source: Branch County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 97 BRANCH AVE, COLDWATER, MI 49036-1460 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Apr 23, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Apr 12, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HONOR CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 27, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 27, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 18, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20104976 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 18, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0202402181 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 23, 2024 |
| Property Address | 97 BRANCH AVE, COLDWATER, MI 49036-1460 |
| Document Number | 0202402181 |
| Map Reference | LB 4 PG 32 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 18, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-02181 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 97 BRANCH AVE, COLDWATER, MI 49036-1460 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 23, 2024 |
| Property Address | 97 BRANCH AVE, COLDWATER, MI 49036-1460 |
| Document Number | 0202402182 |
| Map Reference | LB 4 PG 32 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 18, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-02182 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 97 BRANCH AVE, COLDWATER, MI 49036-1460 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 97 BRANCH AVE, COLDWATER, MI 49036-1460 |
| Document Number | 202102578 |
| Map Reference | LB 4 PG 32 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-02578 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 97 BRANCH AVE, 97, COLDWATER, MI 49036-1460 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 97 BRANCH AVE, COLDWATER, MI 49036-1460 |
| Document Number | 202102579 |
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| Date | Apr 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-02579 |
| Name | HONOR CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 97 Branch Ave was $1,601, up 3.6% 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 | $77,300 (+4.74%) | $154,600 (+4.74%) | |
| 2025 | $1,601.00 (+3.62%) | $73,800 | $147,600 |
| 2024 | $1,545.00 | ||
| 2023 | $66,300 | $132,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 97 Branch Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010 · rainfall accumulation |
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 97 Branch 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% of Michigan |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 |
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| 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 313 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Coldwater Board of Public Utilities Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier, Verizon.
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