Kalamazoo County property record for 1224 Merrill St, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,374 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,197 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $94,000 (Dec 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $2,027 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-21-419-002 |
| Primary APN | 06-21-419-002 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,374 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 724 sqft |
| Basement Area | 624 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 624 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Lot Area | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Lot Width | 110 ft Width |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 1224 MERRILL ST |
|---|---|
| City | KALAMAZOO |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49008-1335 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS5 |
| Legal Description | 5928 SECTION 21-2-11 COM AT INTERSECTION OF W LI MERRILL STREET & N LI FOREST STREET AS EXTENDED W; TH N ON W LI MERRILL |
| Legal Range | 11 |
| Legal Township | 02 |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,28 |
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Township / Civil Division | KALAMAZOO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 601 |
1224 Merrill St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2007.
Source: Kalamazoo County records, as of September 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1224 MERRILL ST, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1335 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 21, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 21, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200747681 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 3, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000040441 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1224 Merrill St was $2,027 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Kalamazoo County assessment roll, as of September 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kalamazoo County |
| Municipality | Kalamazoo City |
| Unified School District | Kalamazoo Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $81,700 | $163,400 | |
| 2025 | $2,027.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2023 | $61,700 | $123,400 | |
| 2019 | $1,565.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1224 Merrill St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 8, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1224 Merrill St 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 97% of the US · lower than 93% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| 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 | KALAMAZOO serves 192,992 people · EPA ID MI0003520 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2019 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 326 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Metronet, Xfinity.
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