Kalamazoo County property record for 1808 Benjamin Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,960 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.39 acres (16,988 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $322,718 (Mar 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $6,372 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2020 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-29-228-071 |
| Primary APN | 06-29-228-071 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,960 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 700 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Lot Area | 16,988 sqft (0.39 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 103 ft deep x 113 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 1808 BENJAMIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | KALAMAZOO |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49008-1741 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS5 |
| Legal Description | 31518 OAKLAND HILLS NO 2 LOT 71 PART OF LOT 70 BEG AT SE COR SD LOT RNG TH NLY ALGELY LI SD LOT 22.61FT TH SWLY TO SW COR SD |
| Legal Subdivision | OAKLAND HILLS #2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22-71 |
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Township / Civil Division | KALAMAZOO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
1808 Benjamin Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2023.
Source: Kalamazoo County records, as of September 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1808 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1741 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LAKE MICHIGAN CU |
| Aug 7, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit LAKE MICHIGAN CU |
| Jul 19, 2019 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 13, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 13, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 3, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20235074 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 27, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2019020374 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Recording Date | Mar 13, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1808 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1741 |
| Document Number | 2023005074 |
| Map Reference | LB 15 PG 11 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 9, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-005074 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 24, 2023 |
| Title Company | TITLE RESOURCE AGENCY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,422.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1808 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1741 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4669 PINEFIELD AVE, PORTAGE, MI 49024-3023 |
| Document Number | 2023005075 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-005075 |
| Name | LAKE MICHIGAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2038 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Property Address | 1808 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1741 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 2020025610 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-025610 |
| Name | LAKE MICHIGAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49501 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 299 Months |
| Due | Jul 15, 2045 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Recording Date | Jul 19, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1808 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1741 |
| Document Number | 2019020374 |
| Map Reference | LB 15 PG 11 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-020374 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 1808 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1741 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1808 Benjamin Ave was $6,372 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Kalamazoo County assessment roll, as of September 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kalamazoo County |
| Municipality | Kalamazoo City |
| Unified School District | Kalamazoo Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $128,300 (+2.15%) | $256,600 (+2.15%) | |
| 2025 | $6,372.00 Homeowner's exemption | $125,600 | $251,200 |
| 2023 | $107,600 | $215,200 | |
| 2019 | $4,220.00 |
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 1808 Benjamin Ave 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 1808 Benjamin 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 95% of the US · lower than 89% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 347 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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