Kalamazoo County property record for 2004 Benjamin Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,488 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,504 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $519,900 (Jun 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $8,440 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Mortgage Jun 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-29-237-064 |
| Primary APN | 06-29-237-064 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,488 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,962 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,068 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,068 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Lot Area | 13,504 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Garage Area | 501 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 2004 BENJAMIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | KALAMAZOO |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49008-1700 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-5 |
| Legal Description | 12010 COMMENCING ON THE WESTERLY LINE OF BENJAMIN AVENUE 144.05FT NORTHERLY FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 1 IN BLOCK 6 OF |
| Legal Subdivision | WAITES ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Township / Civil Division | KALAMAZOO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
Source: Kalamazoo County records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2004 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1700 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 7, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
| Jun 27, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIFTH THIRD BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 27, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 27, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 6, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 201918027 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Property Address | 2004 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1700 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2020014276 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-014276 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45227 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2035 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 27, 2019 |
| Property Address | 2004 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1700 |
| Document Number | 2019018027 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-018027 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Title Company | DEVON TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $4,472.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2004 BENJAMIN AVE, 2004, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1700 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1591 CAMBRIDGE RD, BERKLEY, MI 48072-1967 |
| Document Number | 2019018028 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-018028 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2049 |
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 | $384,700 (+24.82%) | $769,400 (+24.82%) | |
| 2025 | $8,440.00 (-13.15%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2023 | $308,200 | $616,400 | |
| 2019 | $9,718.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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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