1914 Forest Dr, Portage, MI 49002 Property Records

Kalamazoo County property record for 1914 Forest Dr, Portage, MI 49002

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,006 sqft · built 1949
Lot Size	0.13 acres (5,663 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$280,000 (Jan 2021)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2020 Mortgage Jan 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`10-00340-028-A`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`10-00340-028-A`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Building Area	1,006 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,006 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1949
Effective Year Built	Effective 1949
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Foundation Type	Raised
Lot Area	5,663 sqft (0.13 acres)
Pool Type	Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1914 FOREST DR
City	PORTAGE
State	MI
Zip	49002-6439
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-1A
Legal Description	AMES WEST LAKE PARK PART OF LOT 28 DESC AS FOL BEG AT NW COR LOT 28 TH SWLY ALG WLY LI SD LOT 213.6 FT TO NLY SHORE WEST LAKE
Legal Subdivision	AMES WEST LAKE PARK
Legal Lot Number	28,213
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Township / Civil Division	PORTAGE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2008
Census Tract	2104

Owner

Source: Kalamazoo County records, as of October 21, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	9673 7TH ST, DURANT, IA 52747
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 21, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HONOR CU
Jan 11, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HONOR CU
Apr 7, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HONOR CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 11, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jan 11, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Apr 7, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20211194
Prior Transfer Date	Dec 29, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	2021001194
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Property Address	1914 FOREST DR, PORTAGE, MI 49002-6439
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 12, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	2020015909
Date	May 21, 2020
Instrument	2020-015909

Lender

Name	HONOR CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI 49103

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2050

January 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Recording Date	Jan 11, 2021
Property Address	1914 FOREST DR, PORTAGE, MI 49002-6439
Document Number	2021001194
Map Reference	LB 13 PG 8
Instrument Date	Dec 29, 2020
Instrument	2021-001194
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 12, 2022
Title Company	DEVON TITLE COMPANY, DEVON TITLE AGENCY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$2,408.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2522 E SHORE DR, 2522, PORTAGE, MI 49002-6500

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	9673 7TH STREET, DURANT, IA 52747

Mortgage

Document Number	2021001195
Date	Jan 11, 2021
Instrument	2021-001195

Lender

Name	HONOR CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2051

April 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Recording Date	Apr 7, 2017
Property Address	1914 FOREST DR, PORTAGE, MI 49002-6439
Document Number	2017010087
Map Reference	LB13 PG8
Instrument Date	Mar 31, 2017
Instrument	2017-010087
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 12, 2022
Title Company	DEVON TITLE COMPANY, DEVON TITLE AGENCY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,784.50
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	7551 DUNROSS DR, 7551, PORTAGE, MI 49024-7882

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	1914 FOREST DR, PORTAGE, MI 49002-6439

Mortgage

Document Number	2017010088
Date	Apr 7, 2017
Instrument	2017-010088

Lender

Name	HONOR CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	181 Months
Due	May 1, 2032

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kalamazoo County assessment roll, as of September 24, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Kalamazoo County
Municipality	Portage City
Unified School District	Portage Public Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$215,600 (+4.61%)	$431,200 (+4.61%)
2025	$206,100	$412,200

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Community Rating System	Class 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	4 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 49 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber	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: Xfinity.

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