Kalamazoo County property record for 1735 Forest Dr, Portage, MI 49002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,382 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.36 acres (15,682 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $245,000 (Nov 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $8,411 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-00341-146-O |
| Primary APN | 10-00341-146-O |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,382 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,376 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 15,682 sqft (0.36 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 53 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1735 FOREST DR |
|---|---|
| City | PORTAGE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49002-6435 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1A |
| Legal Description | AMES WEST LAKE PARK ANNEX #1 LOT 146 & N 1/2 LOT 147 |
| Legal Subdivision | AMES WEST LAKE PARK ANNEX #1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 146-147 |
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Township / Civil Division | PORTAGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 2104 |
1735 Forest Dr is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2023.
Source: Kalamazoo County records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7775 FINNAGEN DR, MATTAWAN, MI 49071-9553 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 3, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 3, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202326671 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 10, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2013048897 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Recording Date | Nov 3, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1735 FOREST DR, PORTAGE, MI 49002-6435 |
| Document Number | 2023026671 |
| Map Reference | LB 16 PG 6 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-026671 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 17, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,837.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1735 FOREST DR, PORTAGE, MI 49002-6435 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7775 FINNAGEN DR, MATTAWAN, MI 49071-9553 |
| Document Number | 2023026672 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-026672 |
| Name | MICHIGAN MUTUAL INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2053 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1735 Forest Dr was $8,411.
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 | $158,900 (-0.44%) | $317,800 (-0.44%) | |
| 2025 | $8,411.00 | $159,600 | $319,200 |
| 2023 | $117,300 | $234,600 | |
| 2019 | $3,256.00 |
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 1735 Forest Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 8, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1735 Forest 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 93% of the US · lower than 83% 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.
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 249 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Metronet.
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