Kalamazoo County property record for 2142 Benjamin Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,218 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $6,437 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Mortgage Jul 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-29-247-008 |
| Primary APN | 06-29-247-008 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,218 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,087 sqft |
| Basement Area | 779 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 779 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 44 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 467 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 2142 BENJAMIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | KALAMAZOO |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49008-1743 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS5 |
| Legal Description | 49704 WAITES ADDITION LOT 8 BLK 6. |
| Legal Subdivision | WAITES ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Township / Civil Division | KALAMAZOO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
Source: Kalamazoo County records, as of July 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2142 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1743 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage MICHIGAN EDUCATIONAL CU |
| Jul 31, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
| Feb 28, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIFTH THIRD BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Property Address | 2142 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1743 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 27, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2142 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1743 |
| Document Number | 2023027219 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-027219 |
| Name | MICHIGAN EDUCATIONAL CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | PLYMOUTH, MI 48170 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Nov 30, 2038 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Property Address | 2142 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1743 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2020024559 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 31, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-024559 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45227 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Property Address | 2142 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1743 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 20, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2019004681 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-004681 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
Source: Kalamazoo County assessment roll, as of July 27, 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 | $206,000 (+23.95%) | $412,000 (+23.95%) | |
| 2025 | $6,437.00 (+25.77%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2023 | $166,200 | $332,400 | |
| 2019 | $5,118.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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