159 Prairie Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49006 Property Records

Kalamazoo County property record for 159 Prairie Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49006

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,302 sqft · built 1927
Lot Size	0.08 acres (3,485 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$85,000 (Oct 2012)
Tax Bill	$3,838 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2018 Line of Credit Aug 2014 Mortgage + 5 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`06-16-315-001`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`06-16-315-001`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,302 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	715 sqft
Basement Area	576 sqft
Unfinished Basement	576 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1927
Effective Year Built	Effective 1927
Lot Area	3,485 sqft (0.08 acres)
Lot Width	42 ft Width
Garage Area	250 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	159 PRAIRIE AVE
City	KALAMAZOO
State	MI
Zip	49006-4477
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RS5
Legal Description	24072 THE REVISED PLAT OF HENDERSON PARK PART OF LOT 30 COM AT NE COR SD LOT SLY ALG ELY LI SD LOT 48 FT WLY 83.45 FT TO PT
Legal Subdivision	REVISED OF HENDERSON PARK
Legal Lot Number	30-86
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Township / Civil Division	KALAMAZOO
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4009
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

159 Prairie Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in February 2026.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	159 PRAIRIE AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49006-4477
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
Jun 7, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CONSUMERS CU
Aug 26, 2014	Deed of Trust, Mortgage CONSUMERS CREDIT UNION
Aug 3, 2015	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Closed-End Mortgage CONSUMERS CU
Mar 2, 2026	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Mar 2, 2026	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Apr 28, 2017	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CONSUMERS CU
Oct 8, 2012	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage LAKE MICHIGAN CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 8, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 8, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201238253
Last Transfer Date	Feb 23, 2026
Transfer Doc	2026004910
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Property Address	159 PRAIRIE AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49006-4477
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 17, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	2018018452
Date	Jun 7, 2018
Instrument	2018-018452

Lender

Name	CONSUMERS CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	KALAMAZOO, MI 49009

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	180 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2033

August 2014: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Property Address	159 PRAIRIE AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49006-4477
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 17, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	2014028217
Date	Aug 26, 2014
Instrument	2014-028217

Lender

Name	CONSUMERS CREDIT UNION
Address	KALAMAZOO, MI 49009

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	60 Months
Due	Aug 26, 2019

August 2015: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Property Address	159 PRAIRIE AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49006-4477
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 17, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	2015026584
Date	Aug 3, 2015
Instrument	2015-026584

Lender

Name	CONSUMERS CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	KALAMAZOO, MI 49009

Agreement

Type	Closed-End Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	60 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2020

March 2026: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Recording Date	Mar 2, 2026
Property Address	159 PRAIRIE AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49006-4477
Document Number	2026004910
Instrument Date	Jan 23, 2026
Instrument	2026-004910
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 17, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	159 PRAIRIE AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49006-4477

March 2026: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Recording Date	Mar 2, 2026
Property Address	159 PRAIRIE AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49006-4477
Document Number	2026004910
Instrument Date	Jan 23, 2026
Instrument	2026-004910
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 16, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	159 PRAIRIE AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49006-4477

April 2017: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Recording Date	Apr 28, 2017
Property Address	159 PRAIRIE AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49006-4477
Document Number	2017014866
Instrument Date	Apr 24, 2017
Instrument	2017-014866
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 12, 2022
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	159 PRAIRIE AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49006-4477

Mortgage

Document Number	2017014867
Date	Apr 28, 2017
Instrument	2017-014867

Lender

Name	CONSUMERS CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	May 1, 2032

October 2012: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Recording Date	Oct 8, 2012
Property Address	159 PRAIRIE AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49006-4477
Document Number	2012038253
Instrument Date	Oct 1, 2012
Instrument	2012-038253
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 12, 2022
Title Company	DEVON TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$731.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	159 PRAIRIE AVE, 159, KALAMAZOO, MI 49006-4477

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1424 SUMMER RIDGE DR # 1, 1, KALAMAZOO, MI 49009-1062

Mortgage

Document Number	2012037392
Date	Oct 3, 2012
Instrument	2012-037392

Lender

Name	LAKE MICHIGAN CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49501

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2042

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Prairie Ave was $3,838 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3% from the year before.

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		$109,900 (+5.27%)	$219,800 (+5.27%)
2025	$3,838.00 (+2.98%) Homeowner's exemption	$104,400	$208,800
2024	$3,727.00
2023		$75,000	$150,000
2019	$3,052.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 159 Prairie Ave 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 159 Prairie 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 Risk	Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 95% 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.

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 481 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

May also be available: Metronet.

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