Kalamazoo County property record for 2223 Benjamin Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,390 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $5,910 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Transfer Oct 2025 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-29-278-004 |
| Primary APN | 06-29-278-004 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,390 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,557 sqft |
| Basement Area | 833 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 833 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 59.3 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 405 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 2223 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 | RS5 |
| Legal Description | 31356 OAKLAND HILLS PT OF LOT 29 COM ON NELY LI BENJAMIN AVE 75 FT NWLY FR SLY COR SD LOT NWLY ALG SD NELY 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 September 24, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2223 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1744 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Oct 27, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 2026006783 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Recording Date | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2223 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1744 |
| Document Number | 2026006783 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-006783 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2026 |
| 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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| Address | 2223 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1744 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 27, 2025 |
| Property Address | 2223 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1744 |
| Document Number | 2025027898 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-027898 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2025 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| 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 | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 2223 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1744 |
| Document Number | 2025027899 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 27, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-027899 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2055 |
Source: Kalamazoo County assessment roll, as of September 24, 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 | $173,400 (+8.31%) | $346,800 (+8.31%) | |
| 2025 | $5,910.00 (+19.59%) Homeowner's exemption | $160,100 (+32.1%) | $320,200 (+32.1%) |
| 2024 | $4,942.00 (+22.15%) | ||
| 2023 | $121,200 | $242,400 | |
| 2019 | $4,046.00 |
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 |
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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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