Kalamazoo County property record for 157 Whitcomb St, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,183 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $105,500 (Sep 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $2,883 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-27-386-059 |
| Primary APN | 06-27-386-059 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,183 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 889 sqft |
| Basement Area | 700 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 700 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 157 WHITCOMB ST |
|---|---|
| City | KALAMAZOO |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49001-4269 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS5 |
| Legal Description | G 5-59 BELMONT PLAT, LIBER 9 OF PLATS PAGE 17; LOT 59 |
| Legal Subdivision | BELMONT PLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 59 |
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Township / Civil Division | KALAMAZOO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 1702 |
157 Whitcomb St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2022.
Source: Kalamazoo County records, as of September 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 157 WHITCOMB ST, KALAMAZOO, MI 49001-4269 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 19, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 19, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 13, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201129628 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 19, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 2022038758 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 22, 2022 |
| Property Address | 157 WHITCOMB ST, KALAMAZOO, MI 49001-4269 |
| Document Number | 2022038758 |
| Map Reference | LB 9 PG 17 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-038758 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 6, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2002 SAXONIA LN, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-2257 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 157 WHITCOMB ST, KALAMAZOO, MI 49001-4269 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 157 Whitcomb St was $2,883 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 | $98,900 | $197,800 | |
| 2025 | $2,883.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2023 | $81,200 | $162,400 | |
| 2019 | $2,292.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 157 Whitcomb St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.
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 Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1978 · 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 risk around 157 Whitcomb 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 98% of the US · lower than 95% 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 422 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Metronet, T-Mobile, Xfinity.
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