1256 E Centre Ave, Portage, MI 49002 Property Records

Kalamazoo County property record for 1256 E Centre Ave, Portage, MI 49002 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Year BuiltBuilt 1989
Square Footage5,332 sqft Total Area
Lot Size31,363 sqft (0.72 acres)
PoolSpa/Hot Tub (Only)

Owner

Source: Kalamazoo County records · APN 10-09001-073-A

Assessment roll updated July 27, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address7884 WAPITI ST, PORTAGE, MI 49002-9478
Owner TypeOwner is a Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

September 2025: Land Contract, Transfer

Document TypeLand Contract
JurisdictionKALAMAZOO MI
Recording DateSep 17, 2025
Property Address1256 E CENTRE AVE, PORTAGE, MI 49002-5576
Document Number2025024078
Map ReferenceLB 11 PG 18
Instrument DateSep 16, 2025
Instrument2025-024078
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 26, 2025
Title CompanySUN TITLE AGENCY LLC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address5500 NORTHLAND DR NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525-1064

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address7884 WAPITI ST, PORTAGE, MI 49002-9478

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kalamazoo County records · Assessment roll updated July 27, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyKalamazoo County
MunicipalityPortage City
Unified School DistrictPortage Public Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$363,400 (+5.09%)$726,800 (+5.09%)
2025$345,800$691,600
2024$12,561.00

Flood & Wildfire

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

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN10-09001-073-A

Interior

Units5 Units
Building Area5,332 sqft Total Area
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1989
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1989
Fire Resistance ClassBuildings having exterior walls built of a non-combustible material such as brick, concrete, block or poured concrete. Interior partitions and roof structure are built of combustible materials. Floor may be concrete or wood frame.
Lot Area31,363 sqft (0.72 acres)
Depth X Width184 ft x 170 ft Depth x Width
Pool TypeSpa/Hot Tub (Only) Pool Type

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemHVAC Cooling
Heating SystemHVAC Heating
SewageSewage Connected
Water SourceYes (Unknown Type) Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address1256 E CENTRE AVE
CityPORTAGE
StateMI
Zip49002-5576
Property UsageCommercial Property Usage
TypeCommercial > Retail
Legal DescriptionWEST LAKE ORCHARDS #1, LOT 145, 146 AND E 10 FT OF LOT 144 EXC N 10 FT, ALSO S 184 FT OF N 194 FT OF VACATED FRUITLAND AVE,
Legal SubdivisionWEST LAKE ORCHARDS 1
Legal Lot Number73-145
JurisdictionKALAMAZOO MI
Minor Civil DivisionPORTAGE
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1004
Census Tract2104

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