1525 Baker Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49048 Property Records

Kalamazoo County property record for 1525 Baker Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49048

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 720 sqft · built 1945
Lot Size	0.13 acres (5,663 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$168,000 (Sep 2025)
Tax Bill	$2,887 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2025 Sale & Mortgage May 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`06-12-378-130`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`06-12-378-130`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Building Area	720 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	720 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1945
Effective Year Built	Effective 1945
Architectural Style	Ranch
Lot Area	5,663 sqft (0.13 acres)
Lot Width	44 ft Width
Garage Area	576 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1525 BAKER DR
City	KALAMAZOO
State	MI
Zip	49048-1213
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-2
Legal Description	2573140 3906 12 378 130 EASTLAWN LOT 13 BLK 9
Legal Subdivision	EAST LAWN PLAT
Legal Block	9
Legal Lot Number	13
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Township / Civil Division	KALAMAZOO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2018
Census Tract	5502

Owner

1525 Baker Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2025.

Source: Kalamazoo County records, as of September 24, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	3215 MULHEARN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49048-7368
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Single Man

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 26, 2025	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
May 10, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage NEIGHBORHOOD LOANS
Oct 2, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 26, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 26, 2025 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	May 10, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202525381
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 14, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc	2018031093
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Recording Date	Sep 26, 2025
Property Address	1525 BAKER DR, KALAMAZOO, MI 49048-1213
Document Number	2025025381
Map Reference	LB 8 PG 55
Instrument Date	Sep 26, 2025
Instrument	2025-025381
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 7, 2025
Title Company	SUN TITLE AGENCY LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,260.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1525 BAKER DR, KALAMAZOO, MI 49048-1213

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3215 MULHEARN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49048-7368

Mortgage

Document Number	2025025382
Date	Sep 26, 2025
Instrument	2025-025382

Lender

Name	CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2055

May 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Recording Date	May 10, 2023
Property Address	1525 BAKER DR, KALAMAZOO, MI 49048-1213
Document Number	2023010894
Map Reference	LB 8 PG 55
Instrument Date	Apr 10, 2023
Instrument	2023-010894
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 29, 2023
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE MERIDIAN, CHICAGO TITLE OF MICHIGAN IN

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$975.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3219 E CAMELBACK RD # RD201, RD201, PHOENIX, AZ 85018-2307

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1525 BAKER DR, KALAMAZOO, MI 49048-1213

Mortgage

Document Number	2023010896
Date	May 10, 2023
Instrument	2023-010896

Lender

Name	NEIGHBORHOOD LOANS
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	May 1, 2053

October 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Recording Date	Oct 2, 2018
Property Address	1525 BAKER DR, KALAMAZOO, MI 49048-1213
Document Number	2018031093
Map Reference	LB8 PG55
Instrument Date	Sep 14, 2018
Instrument	2018-031093
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 6, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8214 WESTCHESTER DR STE 635, 635, DALLAS, TX 75225-6124

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3219 E CAMELBACK RD # 210, 210, PHOENIX, AZ 85018-2307

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1525 Baker Dr was $2,887 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.9% from the year before.

Source: Kalamazoo County assessment roll, as of September 24, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Kalamazoo County
County Subdivision	Kalamazoo Charter Township
Unified School District	Kalamazoo Public School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$60,400 (+2.72%)	$120,800 (+2.72%)
2025	$2,887.00 (+3.89%) Homeowner's exemption	$58,800	$117,600
2024	$2,779.00
2023		$44,400	$88,800
2019	$1,725.00

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1525 Baker Dr 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

Wildfire risk around 1525 Baker Dr 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	None 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 System	KALAMAZOO serves 192,992 people · EPA ID MI0003520
Water Source	Groundwater
Lead	4 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 510 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: Metronet.

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