2016 Ames Dr, Portage, MI 49002 Property Records

Kalamazoo County property record for 2016 Ames Dr, Portage, MI 49002

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 4.5 ba · 2,862 sqft · built 1949
Lot Size	0.28 acres (12,197 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$128,000 (Apr 2012)
Tax Bill	$15,333 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2025 Transfer Jan 2019 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`10-00340-036-O`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`10-00340-036-O`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	4.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,862 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,032 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,706 sqft
Basement Area	1,706 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1949
Effective Year Built	Effective 1949
Architectural Style	Raised Ranch
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Foundation Type	No Foundation
Lot Area	12,197 sqft (0.28 acres)
Lot Dimensions	234 ft deep x 52 ft wide
Garage Area	1,024 sqft
Parking Spaces	4 Parking Spaces
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	2016 AMES DR
City	PORTAGE
State	MI
Zip	49002-6430
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-1A
Legal Description	AMES WEST LAKE PARK LOT 36
Legal Subdivision	AMES WEST LAKE PARK
Legal Lot Number	36
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Township / Civil Division	PORTAGE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2008
Census Tract	2104

Owner

Source: Kalamazoo County records, as of July 20, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	2016 AMES DR, PORTAGE, MI 49002-6430
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Life Estate

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 8, 2025	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jan 8, 2019	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer DEVON TITLE COMPANY, DEVON TITLE CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 24, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Apr 24, 2012 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Mar 14, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201215646
Last Transfer Date	Oct 8, 2025
Transfer Doc	2025026428
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

October 2025: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Recording Date	Oct 8, 2025
Property Address	2016 AMES DR, PORTAGE, MI 49002-6430
Document Number	2025026428
Map Reference	LB 13 PG 8
Instrument Date	Oct 8, 2025
Instrument	2025-026428
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 22, 2025

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2016 AMES DR, PORTAGE, MI 49002-6430

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Common
Address	1619 LAKEVIEW DR, PORTAGE, MI 49002-6920

January 2019: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Recording Date	Jan 8, 2019
Property Address	2016 AMES DR, PORTAGE, MI 49002-6430
Document Number	2019000457
Map Reference	LB 13 PG 8
Instrument Date	Jan 4, 2019
Instrument	2019-000457
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 12, 2021
Title Company	DEVON TITLE COMPANY, DEVON TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2016 AMES DR, 2016, PORTAGE, MI 49002-6430

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	7130 CROWN POINTE CIR, PORTAGE, MI 49024-4038

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kalamazoo County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2025

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	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$537,400 (+4.8%)	$1,074,800 (+4.8%)
2025	$15,333.00 (-9.39%) Homeowner's exemption	$512,800	$1,025,600
2024	$16,922.00

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 500 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	Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 95% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond 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 132 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Mercury Fiber, Metronet.

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