Kalamazoo County property record for 1521 E Main St, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,029 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.44 acres (19,166 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $56,785 (Mar 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $2,165 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-14-260-035 |
| Primary APN | 06-14-260-035 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,029 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,068 sqft |
| Basement Area | 956 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 956 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Lot Area | 19,166 sqft (0.44 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 56 ft deep x 135 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1521 E MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | KALAMAZOO |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49048-1832 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LW1 |
| Legal Description | 20480 FAIRBANKS ADDITION BEG ON N LI OF E MAIN 38.94 FT NELY FR SW COR OF LOT 35 NLY TO NE COR OF LOT 15 NLY TO SW COR OF LOT |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRBANKS ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,15-35 |
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Township / Civil Division | KALAMAZOO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
1521 E Main St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2011.
Source: Kalamazoo County records, as of September 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1521 E MAIN ST, KALAMAZOO, MI 49048-1832 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 16, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 16, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 19, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20117956 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 3, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2011007956 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1521 E Main St was $2,165 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 | $75,500 | $151,000 | |
| 2025 | $2,165.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2023 | $56,800 | $113,600 | |
| 2019 | $1,721.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1521 E Main 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 1521 E Main 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 381 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: AT&T, Metronet, Xfinity.
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