Kalamazoo County property record for 2145 Benjamin Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,692 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.39 acres (16,988 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $7,160 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-29-248-030 |
| Primary APN | 06-29-248-030 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,692 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,047 sqft |
| Basement Area | 839 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 839 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1936 |
| Lot Area | 16,988 sqft (0.39 acres) |
| Garage Area | 418 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 2145 BENJAMIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | KALAMAZOO |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49008-1742 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS5 |
| Legal Description | 31364 OAKLAND HILLS PART OF LOTS 29-30 BEG AT PT ON ELY LI LOT 30 SD PLAT 42FT SLY FROM NE COR SD LOT, NLY ALG ELY LI SD LOT |
| Legal Subdivision | OAKLAND HILLS |
| Legal Lot Number | 29-30,3 |
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Township / Civil Division | KALAMAZOO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
Source: Kalamazoo County records, as of July 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2145 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1742 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 21, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 2017003054 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 1, 2017 |
| Property Address | 2145 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1742 |
| Document Number | 2017003054 |
| Map Reference | LB11 PG1 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2016 |
| Instrument | 2017-003054 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 2145 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1742 |
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 | $214,500 (+2.53%) | $429,000 (+2.53%) | |
| 2025 | $7,160.00 (+25.79%) Homeowner's exemption | $209,200 (+18.8%) | $418,400 (+18.8%) |
| 2023 | $176,100 | $352,200 | |
| 2019 | $5,692.00 |
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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