Kalamazoo County property record for 118 Watson, Climax, MI 49034 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
| Square Footage | 1,416 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $216,000 (2026) |
| Tax Bill | $3,178.00 (2025) |
Source: Kalamazoo County records · APN 12-03-435-300
Assessment roll updated July 27, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5798 ARBUTUS ST, KALAMAZOO, MI 49009-9533 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 04, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage PARAMOUNT MORTGAGE |
| Jan 14, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LAKE MICHIGAN CU |
| Feb 01, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Jan 20, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer STARTEX TITLE AGENCY LLC, STARTITLE AGENCY LLC |
| May 19, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE MICHIGAN LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 04, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 04, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 20, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 202623395 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 04, 2026 |
| Property Address | 118 WATSON, CLIMAX, MI 49034-5118 |
| Document Number | 0000023395 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202623395 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Title Company | TITLE RESOURCE AGENCY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $187,617.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Tax (Full/Partial Unknown) |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000023396, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 04, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202623396 |
| Name | PARAMOUNT MORTGAGE |
|---|
| Type | Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2046 |
| Rate | 6.47% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Property Address | 118 WATSON, CLIMAX, MI 49034-5118 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 19, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2021001944 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-001944 |
| Name | LAKE MICHIGAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49501 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Property Address | 118 WATSON, CLIMAX, MI 49034-5118 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2017003090 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 01, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-003090 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2047 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 20, 2021 |
| Property Address | 118 WATSON, CLIMAX, MI 49034-5118 |
| Document Number | 2021002507 |
| Map Reference | LB 6 PG 16 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-002507 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2021 |
| Title Company | STARTEX TITLE AGENCY LLC, STARTITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,367.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 118 WATSON, 118, CLIMAX, MI 49034-5118 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 118 WATSON, CLIMAX, MI 49034-5118 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Recording Date | May 19, 2017 |
| Property Address | 118 WATSON, CLIMAX, MI 49034-5118 |
| Document Number | 2017017215 |
| Map Reference | LB6 PG16 |
| Instrument Date | May 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-017215 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2021 |
| Title Company | DEVON TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $817.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1452 CRANBROOK ST, 1452, CAMARILLO, CA 93010-1901 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 118 WATSON, CLIMAX, MI 49034-5118 |
| Document Number | 2017017216 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-017216 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE MICHIGAN LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2047 |
Source: Kalamazoo County records · Assessment roll updated July 27, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kalamazoo County |
| County Subdivision | Climax Township |
| Municipality | Climax Village |
| Unified School District | Climax-Scotts Community School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $87,900 (-2.01%) | $175,800 (-2.01%) | |
| 2025 | $3,178.00 (+2.98%) Homeowner's exemption | $89,700 | $179,400 |
| 2024 | $3,086.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Kalamazoo County (26077C), updated June 8, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 3% of the US · above 7% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Less than 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
| Primary APN | 12-03-435-300 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,416 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,236 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 1,236 sqft Basement |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,236 sqft Unfinished |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco Exterior |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 44 ft x 79 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft Garage |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
| Street Address | 118 WATSON |
|---|---|
| City | CLIMAX |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49034-5118 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | VILLAGE PLAT OF VILLAGE OF CLIMAX E1/2 LOT 117 * |
| Legal Subdivision | ASSESSORS PLAT OF THE VILLAGE OF CLIMAX |
| Legal Lot Number | 117 |
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Minor Civil Division | CLIMAX |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 3400 |
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