2240 Benjamin Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008 Property Records

Kalamazoo County property record for 2240 Benjamin Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,052 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size	0.27 acres (11,761 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Tax Bill	$5,442 (2025)
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`06-29-283-001`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`06-29-283-001`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,052 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	955 sqft
Basement Area	955 sqft
Unfinished Basement	955 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1930
Effective Year Built	Effective 1930
Lot Area	11,761 sqft (0.27 acres)
Lot Dimensions	89 ft deep x 88 ft wide
Garage Area	378 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2240 BENJAMIN AVE
City	KALAMAZOO
State	MI
Zip	49008-1745
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RS5
Legal Description	49520 WAITES ADDITION LOT 1 BLK 2.
Legal Subdivision	WAITES ADDITION
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	1
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Township / Civil Division	KALAMAZOO
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3008
Census Tract	1200

Owner

2240 Benjamin Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals.

Source: Kalamazoo County records, as of July 27, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	2240 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1745
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2240 Benjamin Ave was $5,442 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Kalamazoo County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Kalamazoo County
Municipality	Kalamazoo City
Unified School District	Kalamazoo Public School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$164,800	$329,600
2025	$5,442.00 Homeowner's exemption
2023		$135,600	$271,200
2019	$4,326.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 2240 Benjamin Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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.

Wildfire

The area around 2240 Benjamin Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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