Kalamazoo County property record for 1706 Baker Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 924 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,054 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-12-420-420 |
| Primary APN | 06-12-420-420 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 924 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 924 sqft |
| Basement Area | 704 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 704 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1937 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 44 ft deep x 47 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1706 BAKER DR |
|---|---|
| City | KALAMAZOO |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49048-1216 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | 2484060 3906 12 420 420 ASSESSORS PLAT OF DWILLARD & SCHRAM LOT 42 |
| Legal Subdivision | DWILLARD & SCHRAM PLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Township / Civil Division | KALAMAZOO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3025 |
| Census Tract | 5502 |
1706 Baker Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2016.
Source: Kalamazoo County records, as of September 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1706 BAKER DR, KALAMAZOO, MI 49048-1216 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 12, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 12, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 21, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201615748 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 15, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2014031185 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Property Address | 1706 BAKER DR, KALAMAZOO, MI 49048-1216 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 24, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 2019014748 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-014748 |
| Name | CONSUMERS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | OSHTEMO, MI 49077 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | May 24, 2029 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1706 Baker Dr was $2,054 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Kalamazoo County assessment roll, as of September 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kalamazoo County |
| County Subdivision | Kalamazoo Charter Township |
| Unified School District | Kalamazoo Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $72,000 (+4.8%) | $144,000 (+4.8%) | |
| 2025 | $2,054.00 Homeowner's exemption | $68,700 | $137,400 |
| 2023 | $50,600 | $101,200 | |
| 2019 | $1,588.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1706 Baker Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 in force |
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 1706 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.
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 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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