Kalamazoo County property record for 1908 Benjamin Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
| Square Footage | 2,698 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 20,473 sqft (0.47 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $475,000 (2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,942.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 06-29-232-001 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Building Area | 2,698 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,152 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 1,152 sqft Basement |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,152 sqft Unfinished |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Lot Area | 20,473 sqft (0.47 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Area | 864 sqft Garage |
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
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| Street Address | 1908 BENJAMIN AVE |
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| City | KALAMAZOO |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49008-1700 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 12002 PART OF NE 1/4 SEC 29-2-11 COM AT SW COR OAKLAND HILLS NO 1; TH N 19DEG 52MIN E 19.82FT; TH N 25DEG 26MIN E 69.48FT FOR |
| Legal Range | 11 |
| Legal Township | 02 |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | SD ADD |
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Minor Civil Division | KALAMAZOO |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
Source: Kalamazoo County records · APN 06-29-232-001
Assessment roll updated September 18, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 921 S 3RD ST, 1, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19147-4206 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Line of Credit ARBOR FINANCIAL CU |
| Feb 07, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit ARBOR FINANCIAL CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | May 05, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 05, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 202511586 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 08, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2021010144 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Recording Date | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1908 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1700 |
| Document Number | 2021010144 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 08, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-010144 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE/MI, CHICAGO TITLE OF MI INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1908 BENJAMIN AVE, 1908, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1700 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1908 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1700 |
| Document Number | 2021010145 |
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| Date | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-010145 |
| Name | ARBOR FINANCIAL CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Mar 25, 2041 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise). |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Property Address | 1908 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1700 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE MERIDIAN, CHICAGO TITLE OF MICHIGAN |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 2017003587 |
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| Date | Feb 07, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-003587 |
| Name | ARBOR FINANCIAL CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | KALAMAZOO, MI 49009 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Feb 25, 2037 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise). |
Source: Kalamazoo County records · Assessment roll updated September 18, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kalamazoo County |
| Municipality | Kalamazoo City |
| Unified School District | Kalamazoo Public School District (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $180,500 (+2.38%) | $361,000 (+2.38%) | |
| 2025 | $3,942.00 (-33.6%) Homeowner's exemption | $176,300 (+18.48%) | $352,600 (+18.48%) |
| 2023 | $148,800 | $297,600 | |
| 2019 | $5,937.00 |
1908 Benjamin Ave is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with direct wildfire exposure (Low risk).
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Kalamazoo County (26077C), updated June 8, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Low 5th percentile of exposed land nationally · 11th in Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Low — less than 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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