Kalamazoo County property record for 2109 Benjamin Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,623 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $249,500 (Nov 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $7,742 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage Nov 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-29-243-036 |
| Primary APN | 06-29-243-036 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,623 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,498 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,170 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,170 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1937 |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Lot Width | 67.5 ft Width |
| Garage Area | 342 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 2109 BENJAMIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | KALAMAZOO |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49008-1742 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS5 |
| Legal Description | 31376 OAKLAND HILLS, LIBER 11 OF PLATS PAGE 1; LOT 36. ALSO THE SOUTH 7.5FT OF LOT 37 |
| Legal Subdivision | OAKLAND HILLS |
| Legal Lot Number | 36-37 |
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Township / Civil Division | KALAMAZOO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
2109 Benjamin Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2017.
Source: Kalamazoo County records, as of September 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2109 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1742 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CONSUMERS CU |
| Nov 3, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 3, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 3, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 17, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201736880 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 7, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000056733 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Property Address | 2109 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1742 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2109 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1742 |
| Document Number | 2021034252 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-034252 |
| Name | CONSUMERS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | KALAMAZOO, MI 49009 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Recording Date | Nov 3, 2017 |
| Property Address | 2109 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1742 |
| Document Number | 2017036880 |
| Map Reference | LB11 PG1 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 24, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-036880 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2021 |
| Title Company | DEVON TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,145.70 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2606 BRONSON BLVD, 2606, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-2482 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2109 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1742 |
| Document Number | 2017036881 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-036881 |
| Name | AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2109 Benjamin Ave was $7,742 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Kalamazoo County assessment roll, as of September 24, 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 | $219,600 | $439,200 | |
| 2025 | $7,742.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2023 | $177,400 | $354,800 | |
| 2019 | $6,155.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2109 Benjamin Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 8, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 2109 Benjamin Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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.
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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