Kalamazoo County property record for 2205 Benjamin Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,976 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Aug 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $4,677 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-29-278-002 |
| Primary APN | 06-29-278-002 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,976 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,043 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,043 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,043 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Width | 57 ft Width |
| Garage Area | 468 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 2205 BENJAMIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | KALAMAZOO |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49008-1744 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-5 |
| Legal Description | 31360 OAKLAND HILLS PT OF LOT 29 COM ON NLY LI BENJAMIN AVE 270 FT NWLY FR SLY COR SD LOT NWLY ALG SD NLY LI WHICH IS A 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | OAKLAND HILLS |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Township / Civil Division | KALAMAZOO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
Source: Kalamazoo County records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2205 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1744 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LAKE MICHIGAN CU |
| Oct 12, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit STURGIS BANK & TRUST CO |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 9, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 9, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 18, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202225959 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2205 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1744 |
| Document Number | 2022025959 |
| Map Reference | LB 11 PG 1 |
| Instrument Date | May 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-025959 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 26, 2022 |
| Title Company | ATA NATIONAL TITLE GROUP LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,250.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 128 LITTLE JOHN RD, 128, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185-4908 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1007 S GRANT AVE, CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN 47933-3321 |
| Document Number | 2022025961 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-025961 |
| Name | LAKE MICHIGAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 358 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.5% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Type Change Date | Jun 1, 2029 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 8.5% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 8.5% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Property Address | 2205 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1744 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9341 BARNES RD, TOANO, VA 23168-8910 |
| Document Number | 2021040749 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-040749 |
| Name | STURGIS BANK & TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | STURGIS, MI 49091 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
Source: Kalamazoo County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2025
| 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 | $186,800 (+23.87%) | $373,600 (+23.87%) | |
| 2025 | $4,677.00 (-2.48%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2023 | $150,800 | $301,600 | |
| 2019 | $4,796.00 |
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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