Kalamazoo County property record for 1731 Baker Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 999 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $240,000 (Jun 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,911 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-12-338-180 |
| Primary APN | 06-12-338-180 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 999 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 825 sqft |
| Basement Area | 676 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 728 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Width | 66 ft Width |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1731 BAKER DR |
|---|---|
| City | KALAMAZOO |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49048-1276 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | 2572720 3906 12 338 180 EAST LAWN LOT 18 & THE N 1/2 OF LOT 19 BLK 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | EAST LAWN |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18-19 |
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Township / Civil Division | KALAMAZOO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3026 |
| Census Tract | 5502 |
1731 Baker Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2026.
Source: Kalamazoo County records, as of September 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1731 BAKER DR, KALAMAZOO, MI 49048-1276 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage LAKE MICHIGAN CREDIT UNION |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE MERIDIAN, CHICAGO TITLE OF MI INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 2, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 2, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 11, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202616993 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1731 BAKER DR, KALAMAZOO, MI 49048-1276 |
| Document Number | 0000016993 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202616993 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE W, CHICAGO TITLE OF MICHIGAN |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $208,464.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1731 BAKER DR, KALAMAZOO, MI 49048-1276 |
| Document Number | 0000016994, |
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| Date | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202616994 |
| Name | LAKE MICHIGAN CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.3% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1731 BAKER DR, KALAMAZOO, MI 49048-1276 |
| Document Number | 2025031864 |
| Map Reference | LB 8 PG 35 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-031864 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE MERIDIAN, CHICAGO TITLE OF MI INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $611.25 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7232 HARTINGTON PL, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46259-5755 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5455 GULL RD STE D, D, KALAMAZOO, MI 49048-7654 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1731 Baker Dr was $1,911, up 3.8% from the year before.
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 | $72,800 (-8.43%) | $145,600 (-8.43%) | |
| 2025 | $1,911.00 (+3.8%) Homeowner's exemption | $79,500 | $159,000 |
| 2024 | $1,841.00 | ||
| 2023 | $59,700 | $119,400 | |
| 2019 | $1,478.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1731 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 1731 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 97% of the US · lower than 93% 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 211 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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