1424 Charles Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49048 Property Records

Kalamazoo County property record for 1424 Charles Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49048

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,245 sqft · built 1895
Lot Size0.16 acres (6,970 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$13,000 (Apr 2017)
Tax Bill$655 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2017 Sale
Mar 2017 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN06-14-328-004

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN06-14-328-004

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,245 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area789 sqft
Basement Area789 sqft
Unfinished Basement789 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1895
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1895
Lot Area6,970 sqft (0.16 acres)
Lot Dimensions55 ft deep x 41 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address1424 CHARLES AVE
CityKALAMAZOO
StateMI
Zip49048-1839
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRD-19
Legal Description3550 PHELPS ADDITION N 2 1/2 R OF S 5 R OF LOT 2 & COM AT SW COR OF N 2 1/2 R OF S 5 R OF LOT 2 PHELPS ADDITION CONT SWLY 4 R
Legal SubdivisionPHELPS ADD
Legal Lot Number1-2
JurisdictionKALAMAZOO MI
Township / Civil DivisionKALAMAZOO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2005
Census Tract100

Owner

1424 Charles Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2017.

Source: Kalamazoo County records, as of July 20, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address3103 MICHAEL AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49004-1603
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 26, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer
DEVON TITLE COMPANY
Mar 30, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer
DEVON TITLE COMPANY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 26, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed SaleApr 26, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMar 30, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201714681
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

April 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionKALAMAZOO MI
Recording DateApr 26, 2017
Property Address1424 CHARLES AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49048-1839
Document Number2017014681
Instrument DateApr 17, 2017
Instrument2017-014681
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 12, 2021
Title CompanyDEVON TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$111.80
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address203 W CORK ST, 203, KALAMAZOO, MI 49001-4713

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3103 MICHAEL AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49004-1603

March 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionKALAMAZOO MI
Recording DateMar 30, 2017
Property Address1424 CHARLES AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49048-1839
Document Number2017009033
Instrument DateMar 22, 2017
Instrument2017-009033
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 12, 2021
Title CompanyDEVON TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$12.90
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address596 HARWAY AVE, 596, KALAMAZOO, MI 49048-3447

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address203 W CORK ST, KALAMAZOO, MI 49001-4713

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1424 Charles Ave was $655.

Source: Kalamazoo County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyKalamazoo County
MunicipalityKalamazoo City
Unified School DistrictKalamazoo Public School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$39,800$79,600
2025$655.00
2023$28,100$56,200
2019$1,023.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1424 Charles Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1982.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 8, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1982)
Most Recent ClaimMar 1982 · tidal / storm surge

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 1424 Charles Ave 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 RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 95% of Michigan
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemKALAMAZOO
serves 192,992 people · EPA ID MI0003520
Water SourceGroundwater
Lead4 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
Jul 2019
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 277 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: Metronet.

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