Kalamazoo County property record for 1722 Bender Rd, Portage, MI 49002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,666 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.36 acres (15,682 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $215,000 (Nov 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $4,993 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-02561-093-O |
| Primary APN | 10-02561-093-O |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,666 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,666 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 15,682 sqft (0.36 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 52 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1722 BENDER RD |
|---|---|
| City | PORTAGE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49002-0578 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1B |
| Legal Description | FAIRFIELD #1 LOT 93 & W 17.5 FT OF LOT 92 |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRFIELD #1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 92-93 |
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Township / Civil Division | PORTAGE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 3500 |
1722 Bender Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2022.
Source: Kalamazoo County records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1722 BENDER RD, PORTAGE, MI 49002-0578 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 15, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 15, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 11, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202235665 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 1, 1999 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2022035665 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Recording Date | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1722 BENDER RD, PORTAGE, MI 49002-0578 |
| Document Number | 2022035665 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 17, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-035665 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 29, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE/MI, CHICAGO TITLE OF MI INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,612.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1722 BENDER RD, 1722, PORTAGE, MI 49002-0578 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 10710 DEADSTREAM RD, HONOR, MI 49640-9614 |
| Document Number | 2022035666 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-035666 |
| Name | LAKE MICHIGAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.5% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Type Change Date | Nov 1, 2027 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 4.5% |
| Max Rate At Change | 8.5% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 11.5% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1722 Bender Rd was $4,993.
Source: Kalamazoo County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kalamazoo County |
| Municipality | Portage City |
| Unified School District | Portage Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $101,700 (+4.85%) | $203,400 (+4.85%) | |
| 2025 | $4,993.00 | $97,000 | $194,000 |
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.
FEMA maps place 1722 Bender Rd 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.
The area around 1722 Bender Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | PORTAGE serves 46,292 people · EPA ID MI0005520 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 198 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Mercury Fiber, Xfinity.
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