Kalamazoo County property record for 2201 Benjamin Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,186 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $395,000 (Oct 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $5,137 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Mortgage Oct 2022 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-29-278-001 |
| Primary APN | 06-29-278-001 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,186 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,250 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,221 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,221 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 2201 BENJAMIN AVE |
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| City | KALAMAZOO |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49008-1744 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-5 |
| Legal Description | 31362 OAKLAND HILLS PT OF LOTS 29-30 BEG AT SE COR LOT 30 SD PLAT TH NLY ALG ELY LI SD LOT 18 FT TH SWLY IN A STR LI TO PT ON |
| Legal Subdivision | OAKLAND HILLS SUB |
| 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 · APN 06-29-278-001
Assessment roll updated September 18, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2201 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1744 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GARDNER FINANCIAL SERVICES LTD |
| Oct 31, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Oct 03, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 31, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 31, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 03, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202234308 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 05, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 2024007781 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Recording Date | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Property Address | 2201 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1744 |
| Document Number | 2024007781 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 05, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-007781 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 05, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 2201 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1744 |
| Document Number | 2024007782 |
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| Date | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-007782 |
| Name | GARDNER FINANCIAL SERVICES LTD |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2054 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 31, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2201 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1744 |
| Document Number | 2022034308 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 06, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-034308 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 11, 2022 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,962.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2201 BENJAMIN AVE, 2201, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1744 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 5213 DEEP POINT DR, PORTAGE, MI 49002-5921 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 03, 2017 |
| Property Address | 2201 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1744 |
| Document Number | 2017032957 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-032957 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2021 |
| Title Company | ASK SERVICES INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,580.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2201 BENJAMIN AVE, 2201, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1744 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2201 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1744 |
| Document Number | 2017032958 |
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| Date | Oct 03, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-032958 |
| Name | FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2047 |
Source: Kalamazoo County records · Assessment roll updated September 18, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kalamazoo County |
| Municipality | Kalamazoo City |
| Unified School District | Kalamazoo Public School District (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $204,200 (+3.39%) | $408,400 (+3.39%) | |
| 2025 | $5,137.00 (-15.29%) Homeowner's exemption | $197,500 (+19.26%) | $395,000 (+19.26%) |
| 2023 | $165,600 | $331,200 | |
| 2019 | $6,064.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of June 8, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Holdings Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 347 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | KALAMAZOO serves 192,992 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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