Kalamazoo County property record for 2126 Benjamin Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,375 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $370,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $9,119 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2026 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-29-247-005 |
| Primary APN | 06-29-247-005 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,375 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,385 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,285 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,285 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 44 ft deep x 86 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 2126 BENJAMIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | KALAMAZOO |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49008-1743 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS5 |
| Legal Description | 49698 WAITES ADDITION LOT 5 BLK 6. N 1/2 OF LOT 6 BLK 6. S 12FT OF LOT 4 BLK 6. |
| Legal Subdivision | WAITES ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4-6 |
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Township / Civil Division | KALAMAZOO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
2126 Benjamin Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2026.
Source: Kalamazoo County records, as of September 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1310 VASSAR DR, KALAMAZOO, MI 49001-4438 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CONSUMERS CREDIT UNION |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jun 25, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CONSUMERS CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 23, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 23, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 25, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202622122 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 8, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2026001235 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Recording Date | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2126 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1743 |
| Document Number | 0000022122 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202622122 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Title Company | DEVON, DEVON TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $321,382.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1310 VASSAR DR, KALAMAZOO, MI 49001-4438 |
| Document Number | 0000022123, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202622123 |
| Name | CONSUMERS CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.52% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2126 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1743 |
| Document Number | 2026001235 |
| Map Reference | LB 8 PG 27 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-001235 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2510 RIDGEVIEW DR, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-2180 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 25, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2126 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1743 |
| Document Number | 2021025861 |
| Map Reference | LB 8 PG 27 |
| Instrument Date | May 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-025861 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 20, 2021 |
| Title Company | ARM TITLE AGENCY LLC, STAR TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,010.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2126 BENJAMIN AVE, 2126, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1743 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 2126 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1743 |
| Document Number | 2021025862 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-025862 |
| Name | CONSUMERS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2126 Benjamin Ave was $9,119, up 3% from the year before.
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 | $211,600 (+2.67%) | $423,200 (+2.67%) | |
| 2025 | $9,119.00 (+2.98%) Homeowner's exemption | $206,100 | $412,200 |
| 2024 | $8,855.00 | ||
| 2023 | $172,300 | $344,600 | |
| 2019 | $5,428.00 |
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 2126 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 2126 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 |
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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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