Kalamazoo County property record for 2121 Benjamin Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,720 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.33 acres (14,375 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $408,200 (Jan 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $4,784 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Sale Jan 2021 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-29-243-035 |
| Primary APN | 06-29-243-035 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,720 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,354 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,246 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,246 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Lot Area | 14,375 sqft (0.33 acres) |
| Lot Width | 90 ft Width |
| Garage Area | 564 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 2121 BENJAMIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | KALAMAZOO |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49008-1742 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-5 |
| Legal Description | 31374 OAKLAND HILLS, LIBER 11 OF PLATS PAGE 1; LOT 35. ALSO THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 34. |
| Legal Subdivision | OAKLAND HILLS SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 34-35 |
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Township / Civil Division | KALAMAZOO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
2121 Benjamin Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2026.
Source: Kalamazoo County records, as of July 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5192 CHASEMOOR CT, PORTAGE, MI 49024-8117 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer DEVON TITLE COMPANY, DEVON TITLE AGENCY |
| Jan 15, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NEIGHBORHOOD LOANS |
| Feb 3, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Jan 18, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE CO |
| Jul 21, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 6, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 6, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 3, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026341 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2121 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1742 |
| Document Number | 2026000341 |
| Map Reference | LB 11 PG 1 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2026-000341 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Title Company | DEVON TITLE COMPANY, DEVON TITLE AGENCY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3,063.75 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5093 CHICKADEE DR, KALAMAZOO, MI 49009-4518 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 5192 CHASEMOOR CT, PORTAGE, MI 49024-8117 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Property Address | 2121 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1742 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 19, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 2021001984 |
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| Date | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-001984 |
| Name | NEIGHBORHOOD LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2121 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1742 |
| Document Number | 2021004742 |
| Map Reference | LB 11 PG 1 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-004742 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3,302.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2121 BENJAMIN AVE, 2121, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1742 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 2121 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1742 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 18, 2019 |
| Property Address | 2121 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1742 |
| Document Number | 2019001486 |
| Map Reference | LB 11 PG 1 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2019-001486 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,634.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 758 W GRAND AVE, 758, MANCOS, CO 81328 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1031 WESTFALL AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49006-5541 |
| Document Number | 2019001487 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-001487 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 312 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2045 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Property Address | 2121 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1742 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | , 2017-024474 |
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| Date | Jul 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-024474 |
| Name | FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | TROY, MI 48098 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2121 Benjamin Ave was $4,784 with a homeowner's exemption, down 42.5% from the year before.
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 | $196,800 (+2.18%) | $393,600 (+2.18%) | |
| 2025 | $4,784.00 (-42.48%) Homeowner's exemption | $192,600 | $385,200 |
| 2024 | $8,317.00 | ||
| 2023 | $161,600 | $323,200 | |
| 2019 | $6,575.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 2121 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 2121 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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