2126 Ames Dr, Portage, MI 49002 Property Records

Kalamazoo County property record for 2126 Ames Dr, Portage, MI 49002

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,120 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size	0.33 acres (14,375 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$380,000 (Nov 2020)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2026 Line of Credit Sep 2022 Line of Credit + 6 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`10-00340-045-O`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`10-00340-045-O`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Building Area	2,120 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	2,120 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1960
Effective Year Built	Effective 1960
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	14,375 sqft (0.33 acres)
Lot Dimensions	169 ft deep x 80 ft wide
Garage Area	1,062 sqft
Parking Spaces	4 Parking Spaces
Pool Type	Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool)
Porch	Slab
Courtyard	240 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2126 AMES DR
City	PORTAGE
State	MI
Zip	49002-6432
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-1A
Legal Description	AMES WEST LAKE PARK LOTS 45 & 46
Legal Subdivision	AMES WEST LAKE PARK
Legal Lot Number	45-46
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 27, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	2126 AMES DR, PORTAGE, MI 49002-6432
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 11, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIFTH THIRD BANK WESTERN MICHIGAN
Sep 1, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIFTH THIRD BANK NA
Apr 28, 2022	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jul 18, 2022	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Nov 2, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Jan 14, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Mar 10, 2017	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ATTORNEY
Mar 10, 2017	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 2, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Nov 2, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202037957
Last Transfer Date	Apr 25, 2022
Transfer Doc	2022023573
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

March 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Property Address	2126 AMES DR, PORTAGE, MI 49002-6432
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 27, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2126 AMES DR, PORTAGE, MI 49002-6432

Mortgage

Document Number	2026005788
Date	Mar 11, 2026
Instrument	2026-005788

Lender

Name	FIFTH THIRD BANK WESTERN MICHIGAN
Type	Bank
Address	GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

September 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Property Address	2126 AMES DR, PORTAGE, MI 49002-6432
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 16, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	9615 CORDUROY ST, PORTAGE, MI 49002-7074

Mortgage

Document Number	2022028477
Date	Sep 1, 2022
Instrument	2022-028477

Lender

Name	FIFTH THIRD BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

April 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Recording Date	Apr 28, 2022
Property Address	2126 AMES DR, PORTAGE, MI 49002-6432
Document Number	2022014974
Map Reference	MB 13 PG 8
Instrument Date	Apr 25, 2022
Instrument	2022-014974
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 12, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	9615 CORDUROY ST, PORTAGE, MI 49002-7074

July 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Recording Date	Jul 18, 2022
Property Address	2126 AMES DR, PORTAGE, MI 49002-6432
Document Number	2022023573
Map Reference	LB 13 PG 8
Instrument Date	Apr 25, 2022
Instrument	2022-023573
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	2126 AMES DR, PORTAGE, MI 49002-6432

November 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Recording Date	Nov 2, 2020
Property Address	2126 AMES DR, PORTAGE, MI 49002-6432
Document Number	2020037957
Map Reference	LB 13 PG 8
Instrument Date	Oct 19, 2020
Instrument	2020-037957
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 12, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$3,268.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2126 AMES DR, 2126, PORTAGE, MI 49002-6432

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Right of Survivorship
Address	9615 CORDUROY ST, PORTAGE, MI 49002-7074

January 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Recording Date	Jan 14, 2021
Property Address	2126 AMES DR, PORTAGE, MI 49002-6432
Document Number	2021001862
Map Reference	LB 13 PG 8
Instrument Date	Oct 19, 2020
Instrument	2021-001862
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	9615 CORDUROY ST, PORTAGE, MI 49002-7074

March 2017: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Recording Date	Mar 10, 2017
Property Address	2126 AMES DR, PORTAGE, MI 49002-6432
Document Number	2017006586
Map Reference	LB13 PG8
Instrument Date	Mar 6, 2017
Instrument	2017-006586
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 6, 2023
Title Company	ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	2126 AMES DR, PORTAGE, MI 49002-6432
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

March 2017: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Recording Date	Mar 10, 2017
Property Address	2126 AMES DR, PORTAGE, MI 49002-6432
Document Number	2017006585
Map Reference	LB13 PG8
Instrument Date	Jan 16, 2017
Instrument	2017-006585
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 12, 2022
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	9615 CORDUROY ST, 9615, PORTAGE, MI 49002-7074

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2126 AMES DR, PORTAGE, MI 49002-6432

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kalamazoo County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026

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		$443,300 (+5.07%)	$886,600 (+5.07%)
2025	Homeowner's exemption	$421,900	$843,800

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 100 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	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.

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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