Kalamazoo County property record for 2017 Benjamin Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,506 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.45 acres (19,602 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $5,108 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Second Mortgage Apr 2020 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-29-238-040 |
| Primary APN | 06-29-238-040 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,506 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,212 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,176 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Lot Area | 19,602 sqft (0.45 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 2017 BENJAMIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | KALAMAZOO |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49008-1740 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS5 |
| Legal Description | 31384 OAKLAND HILLS LOT 39, EXC E 56.5FT. LOT 38, EXC E 56.5FT & EXC S 15FT. LOT 40, EXC E 72.5FT. |
| Legal Subdivision | OAKLAND HILLS |
| Legal Lot Number | 38-40 |
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Township / Civil Division | KALAMAZOO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
Source: Kalamazoo County records, as of July 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2017 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1740 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage MERCANTILE BANK OF MICHIGAN |
| Apr 29, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MERCANTILE BANK OF MICHIGAN |
| Jul 23, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MERCANTILE BANK OF MICHIGAN |
| Aug 10, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MERCANTILE BANK OF MICHIGAN |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 4, 2001 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000041711 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Property Address | 2017 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1740 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 12, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2017 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1740 |
| Document Number | 2021042374 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-042374 |
| Name | MERCANTILE BANK OF MICHIGAN |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49504 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 85 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2028 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Property Address | 2017 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1740 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2020013389 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-013389 |
| Name | MERCANTILE BANK OF MICHIGAN |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49504 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2035 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Property Address | 2017 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1740 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 14, 2019 |
| Title Company | SUN TITLE AGENCY OF MI LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2019020807 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-020807 |
| Name | MERCANTILE BANK OF MICHIGAN |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49504 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2034 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Property Address | 2017 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1740 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 12, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2018025562 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-025562 |
| Name | MERCANTILE BANK OF MICHIGAN |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49504 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2028 |
Source: Kalamazoo County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026
| 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 | $143,500 (+20.79%) | $287,000 (+20.79%) | |
| 2025 | $5,108.00 (+25.78%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2023 | $118,800 | $237,600 | |
| 2019 | $4,061.00 |
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 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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