156 Monroe St, Kalamazoo, MI 49006 Property Records

Kalamazoo County property record for 156 Monroe St, Kalamazoo, MI 49006

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,476 sqft · built 1917
Lot Size	0.2 acres (8,712 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$661,210 (Jun 2024)
Tax Bill	$11,757 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2026 Sale Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`06-16-364-059`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`06-16-364-059`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	3,476 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,767 sqft
Basement Area	1,803 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,803 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1917
Effective Year Built	Effective 1917
Lot Area	8,712 sqft (0.2 acres)
Lot Dimensions	44 ft deep x 66 ft wide
Garage Area	440 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	156 MONROE ST
City	KALAMAZOO
State	MI
Zip	49006-4475
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RS5
Legal Description	24166 THE REVISED PLAT OF HENDERSON PARK, LIBER 5 OF PLATS PAGE 40; LOT 59
Legal Subdivision	REVISED PLAT OF HENDERSON PARK
Legal Lot Number	59
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Township / Civil Division	KALAMAZOO
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4026
Census Tract	500

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Henderson Park-West Main Hill Historic District listed 1995 · 134 contributing resources · NRIS 95000871

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

156 Monroe St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2026.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	156 MONROE ST, KALAMAZOO, MI 49006-4475
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Life Estate

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 18, 2026	Warranty Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Jul 15, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ARBOR FINANCIAL CU
Jul 24, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LAKE MICHIGAN CU
Apr 5, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage OLD NATIONAL BANK
Aug 17, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer DEVON TITLE COMPANY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 27, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 27, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 15, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202417217
Last Transfer Date	Aug 7, 2026
Transfer Doc	0000024698
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Recording Date	Aug 18, 2026
Property Address	156 MONROE ST, KALAMAZOO, MI 49006-4475
Document Number	0000024698
Instrument Date	Aug 7, 2026
Instrument	202624698
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 9, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Life Estate
Address	156 MONROE ST, KALAMAZOO, MI 49006-4475

July 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Recording Date	Jul 15, 2021
Property Address	156 MONROE ST, KALAMAZOO, MI 49006-4475
Document Number	2021028664
Map Reference	LB 5 PG 40
Instrument Date	Jul 6, 2021
Instrument	2021-028664
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 4, 2021
Title Company	ATA NATIONAL TITLE GROUP LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$4,695.60
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	156 MONROE ST, 156, KALAMAZOO, MI 49006-4475

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	2145 WAITE AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1717
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	2021028665
Date	Jul 15, 2021
Instrument	2021-028665

Lender

Name	ARBOR FINANCIAL CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2051

July 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Recording Date	Jul 24, 2018
Property Address	156 MONROE ST, KALAMAZOO, MI 49006-4475
Document Number	2018023664
Map Reference	LB5 PG40
Instrument Date	Jun 28, 2018
Instrument	2018-023664
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 12, 2021
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE MERIDIAN, CHICAGO TITLE OF MICHIGAN IN

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$3,999.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	156 MONROE ST, 156, KALAMAZOO, MI 49006-4475

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	3855 37TH AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98118-1101

Mortgage

Document Number	2018023665
Date	Jul 24, 2018
Instrument	2018-023665

Lender

Name	LAKE MICHIGAN CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2048

April 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Property Address	156 MONROE ST, KALAMAZOO, MI 49006-4475
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 12, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	2018009810
Date	Apr 5, 2018
Instrument	2018-009810

Lender

Name	OLD NATIONAL BANK
Type	Bank
Address	KALAMAZOO, MI 49007

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

August 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Recording Date	Aug 17, 2017
Property Address	156 MONROE ST, KALAMAZOO, MI 49006-4475
Document Number	2017027719
Map Reference	LB5 PG40
Instrument Date	Aug 4, 2017
Instrument	2017-027719
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 12, 2021
Title Company	DEVON TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$3,246.50
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	156 MONROE ST, 156, KALAMAZOO, MI 49006-4475

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	148 BULKLEY ST, KALAMAZOO, MI 49006-3263

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 156 Monroe St was $11,757 with a homeowner's exemption.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Kalamazoo County
Municipality	Kalamazoo City
Unified School District	Kalamazoo Public School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$243,900 (+6.41%)	$487,800 (+6.41%)
2025	$11,757.00 Homeowner's exemption	$229,200	$458,400
2023		$161,400	$322,800
2019	$7,505.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 156 Monroe St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1999.

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

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	3 (1999–2000)
Claims Outside the SFHA	2 of 3
Most Recent Claim	May 2000 · river or lake flooding

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 156 Monroe 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	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 298 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Metronet.

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