Kalamazoo County property record for 1909 Benjamin Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,239 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $244,225 (Feb 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $3,967 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2019 Sale Nov 2018 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-29-233-043 |
| Primary APN | 06-29-233-043 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,239 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 973 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 1909 BENJAMIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | KALAMAZOO |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49008-1733 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-5 |
| Legal Description | 31454 OAKLAND HILLS NO 1, LIBER 13 OF PLATS PAGE 1; LOT 43. THE SOUTH 3FT OF LOT 44. |
| Legal Subdivision | OAKLAND HILLS SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 43-44 |
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Township / Civil Division | KALAMAZOO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
1909 Benjamin Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2019.
Source: Kalamazoo County records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1909 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1733 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer DEVON TITLE COMPANY, DEVON TITLE CO |
| Nov 26, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LAKE MICHIGAN CU |
| Aug 2, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit ARBOR FINANCIAL CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 1, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 1, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 26, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20192357 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 1, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1909 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1733 |
| Document Number | 2019002357 |
| Map Reference | LB 13 PG 1 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-002357 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2021 |
| Title Company | DEVON TITLE COMPANY, DEVON TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,102.70 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1909 BENJAMIN AVE, 1909, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1733 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 219 ROSE PL, KALAMAZOO, MI 49001-2617 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Recording Date | Nov 26, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1909 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1733 |
| Document Number | 2018036809 |
| Map Reference | LB24 PG40 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 1, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-036809 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE RESOURCE AGENCY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,580.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2662 TALIESIN DR, 2662, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-2015 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1909 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1733 |
| Document Number | 2018036810 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-036810 |
| Name | LAKE MICHIGAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Property Address | 1909 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1733 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 8, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | , 2017-025918 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 2, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-025918 |
| Name | ARBOR FINANCIAL CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | Kalamazoo, MI 49009 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Aug 25, 2037 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1909 Benjamin Ave was $3,967 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Kalamazoo County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2025
| 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 | $174,600 | $349,200 | |
| 2025 | $3,967.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2023 | $142,400 | $284,800 | |
| 2019 | $4,862.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1909 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 1909 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: 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 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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