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$272,941$258 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 67How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $180,000 on Mar 16, 2018

261 NORTHLAKE DR

COLDWATER, MI 49036
1.5
Baths
1,056 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.38 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1964
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$273K
$183K low$363K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$180,000 · Mar 16, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,681 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$92,100 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$91,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$184,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyBRANCH
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.38
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Legg Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Coldwater High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
E
Max Larsen Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–1 · 1.4 mi

District: Coldwater Community Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 49036These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.113
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.69
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.30

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.82%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.25,231
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.154 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,964
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$75,832
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.36 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.46%

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How this home compares

261 Northlake Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 74% of homes in Branch County
  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in Coldwater 49036
  • Smaller than 83% of homes in Branch County

What homes are worth in Coldwater 49036

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$53K$900K

This home is worth more than 68% of homes in Coldwater 49036.

How it measures up in Coldwater 49036

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Coldwater 49036.

Estimated value$272,941
CheaperTypical $199,900Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$258
CheaperTypical $137Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Living area1,056 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,452 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Lot size0.38 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Year built1964
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 47% of homes nearby

How 261 Northlake Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeColdwater 49036Branch County
Estimated valuepricier than$272,94168% of homes74% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25895% of homes93% of homes
Living areabigger than1,056 ft²18% of homes17% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.38 ac59% of homes50% of homes
Year builtnewer than196447% of homes46% of homes

About 261 Northlake Dr

How much is 261 Northlake Dr, Coldwater, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 261 Northlake Dr, Coldwater, MI is $272,941 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $182,644 to $363,238. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 261 Northlake Dr, Coldwater, MI last sell?

261 Northlake Dr, Coldwater, MI last sold on Mar 16, 2018 for $180,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 261 Northlake Dr, Coldwater, MI?

261 Northlake Dr, Coldwater, MI has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,056 square feet of living space and a 0.38-acre lot.

When was 261 Northlake Dr, Coldwater, MI built?

261 Northlake Dr, Coldwater, MI was built in 1964, making it 62 years old. It is a ranch home.

What schools serve 261 Northlake Dr, Coldwater, MI?

261 Northlake Dr, Coldwater, MI is assigned to Legg Middle School (middle), rated B-; Coldwater High School (high), rated C+; Max Larsen Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Coldwater Community Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 261 Northlake Dr, Coldwater, MI compare to other homes in Coldwater 49036?

Among the 10,551 homes in Coldwater 49036, it is worth more than 68% of them ($272,941 against a typical $199,900), its price per square foot is higher than 95% of them ($258 against a typical $137), it is bigger than 18% of them (1,056 ft² against a typical 1,452 ft²), its lot is bigger than 59% of them (0.38 ac against a typical 0.32 ac) and it is newer than 47% of them (1964 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Branch County, it is worth more than 74% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 261 Northlake Dr, Coldwater, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Northlake Dr, Coldwater, MI was $3,681. The county assessed it at $92,100.

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