2129 Vanderbilt Ave, Portage, MI 49024 Property Records

Kalamazoo County property record for 2129 Vanderbilt Ave, Portage, MI 49024

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,216 sqft · built 1957
Lot Size	0.42 acres (18,295 sqft)
Owner	Trust Name on File
Last Sale	$149,000 (Jul 2018)
Tax Bill	$4,871 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2022 Line of Credit Aug 2019 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`10-06660-005-O`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`10-06660-005-O`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Building Area	1,216 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,216 sqft
Basement Area	1,216 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1957
Effective Year Built	Effective 1957
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Lot Area	18,295 sqft (0.42 acres)
Lot Dimensions	50 ft deep x 121 ft wide
Garage Area	1,248 sqft
Parking Spaces	5 Parking Spaces
Pool Type	Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2129 VANDERBILT AVE
City	PORTAGE
State	MI
Zip	49024-6042
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-1C
Legal Description	PRAIRIE CHAPEL PLAT LOT 5
Legal Subdivision	PRAIRIE CHAPEL
Legal Lot Number	5
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Township / Civil Division	PORTAGE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2022
Census Tract	2002

Owner

2129 Vanderbilt Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 2019.

Source: Kalamazoo County records, as of July 20, 2026

Owner of Record	Trust Name on File
Mailing Address	2129 VANDERBILT AVE, PORTAGE, MI 49024-6042
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust, Family Trust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 15, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CONSUMERS CU
Aug 23, 2019	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jul 30, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ARBOR FINANCIAL CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 30, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 30, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201824157
Last Transfer Date	Jun 25, 2019
Transfer Doc	2019024571
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

August 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Property Address	2129 VANDERBILT AVE, PORTAGE, MI 49024-6042
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 12, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2129 VANDERBILT AVE, PORTAGE, MI 49024-6042

Mortgage

Document Number	2022026657
Date	Aug 15, 2022
Instrument	2022-026657

Lender

Name	CONSUMERS CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	KALAMAZOO, MI 49009

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 27, 2052

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

August 2019: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Recording Date	Aug 23, 2019
Property Address	2129 VANDERBILT AVE, PORTAGE, MI 49024-6042
Document Number	2019024571
Map Reference	LB 23 PG 8
Instrument Date	Jun 25, 2019
Instrument	2019-024571
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	Family Trust
Address	2129 VANDERBILT AVE, PORTAGE, MI 49024-6042

July 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Recording Date	Jul 30, 2018
Property Address	2129 VANDERBILT AVE, PORTAGE, MI 49024-6042
Document Number	2018024157
Map Reference	LB23 PG8
Instrument Date	Jul 20, 2018
Instrument	2018-024157
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 12, 2021
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE MERIDIAN, CHICAGO TITLE OF MICHIGAN IN

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,281.40
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2129 VANDERBILT AVE, 2129, PORTAGE, MI 49024-6042

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 417, SCHOOLCRAFT, MI 49087-0417

Mortgage

Document Number	2018024158
Date	Jul 30, 2018
Instrument	2018-024158

Lender

Name	ARBOR FINANCIAL CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	48 Months
Due	Jul 28, 2022

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2129 Vanderbilt Ave was $4,871 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Kalamazoo County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2025

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		$161,100 (+6.48%)	$322,200 (+6.48%)
2025	$4,871.00 Homeowner's exemption	$151,300	$302,600

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 2129 Vanderbilt Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2008.

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
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Community Rating System	Class 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	5 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	4 (2008–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA	4 of 4
Most Recent Claim	Jul 2024 · rainfall accumulation

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

Wildfire risk around 2129 Vanderbilt Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood	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.

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 120 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, Metronet, Xfinity.

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