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$331,138$352 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $230,000 on Dec 17, 2020

281 PARADISE ISLAND DR

COLDWATER, MI 49036
1.5
Baths
940 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1985
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$331K
$307K low$355K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$230,000 · Dec 17, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,097 (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.$134,900 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$124,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$269,800

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.58 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.19
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(3)

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 · 1.2 mi
H
Coldwater High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi
E
Max Larsen Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–1 · 1.6 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

281 Paradise Island 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 83% of homes in Branch County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Coldwater 49036
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Coldwater 49036
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Branch County
  • Newer than 73% of homes in Coldwater 49036

What homes are worth in Coldwater 49036

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

This home
$49K$901K

This home is worth more than 78% 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$331,138
CheaperTypical $196,032Pricier

Pricier than 78% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$352
CheaperTypical $134Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area940 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,455 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Year built1985
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 73% of homes nearby

How 281 Paradise Island Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeColdwater 49036Branch County
Estimated valuepricier than$331,13878% of homes83% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$352almost all homes98% of homes
Living areabigger than940 ft²10% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac18% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than198573% of homes69% of homes

About 281 Paradise Island Dr

How much is 281 Paradise Island Dr, Coldwater, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Paradise Island Dr, Coldwater, MI is $331,138 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $306,906 to $355,370. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Paradise Island Dr, Coldwater, MI last sell?

281 Paradise Island Dr, Coldwater, MI last sold on Dec 17, 2020 for $230,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 281 Paradise Island Dr, Coldwater, MI?

281 Paradise Island Dr, Coldwater, MI has 1.5 bathrooms, 940 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 281 Paradise Island Dr, Coldwater, MI built?

281 Paradise Island Dr, Coldwater, MI was built in 1985, making it 41 years old. It is a ranch home.

What schools serve 281 Paradise Island Dr, Coldwater, MI?

281 Paradise Island 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 281 Paradise Island Dr, Coldwater, MI compare to other homes in Coldwater 49036?

Among the 10,551 homes in Coldwater 49036, it is worth more than 78% of them ($331,138 against a typical $196,032), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($352 against a typical $134), it is bigger than 10% of them (940 ft² against a typical 1,455 ft²), its lot is bigger than 18% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.32 ac) and it is newer than 73% of them (1985 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Branch County, it is worth more than 83% 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 281 Paradise Island Dr, Coldwater, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Paradise Island Dr, Coldwater, MI was $5,097. The county assessed it at $134,900.

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