Kalamazoo County property record for 2255 Benjamin Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,836 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $375,000 (Dec 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $4,606 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-29-284-001 |
| Primary APN | 06-29-284-001 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,836 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Basement Area | 900 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 900 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Lot Width | 65 ft Width |
| Garage Area | 461 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 2255 BENJAMIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | KALAMAZOO |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49008-1757 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-5 |
| Legal Description | 31300 OAKLAND HILLS LOT 1 E 5 FT OF LOT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | OAKLAND HILLS |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-2 |
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Township / Civil Division | KALAMAZOO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
Source: Kalamazoo County records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2255 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1757 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HONOR CU |
| Aug 19, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 21, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 21, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 24, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202238555 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 21, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2255 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1757 |
| Document Number | 2022038555 |
| Map Reference | LB 11 PG 1 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-038555 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 4, 2023 |
| Title Company | ARM TITLE AGENCY LLC, STAR TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,812.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2255 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1757 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2255 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1757 |
| Document Number | 2022038556 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-038556 |
| Name | HONOR CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 65 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2028 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Property Address | 2255 BENJAMIN AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1757 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2020027210 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-027210 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45227 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2035 |
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 | $182,800 (+23.1%) | $365,600 (+23.1%) | |
| 2025 | $4,606.00 (-14.75%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2023 | $148,500 | $297,000 | |
| 2019 | $5,403.00 |
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.
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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