228 Douglas Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 Property Records

Kalamazoo County property record for 228 Douglas Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 2,502 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.2 acres (8,712 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$155,000 (Aug 2022)
Tax Bill	$3,411 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2022 Mortgage Aug 2022 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`06-16-420-031`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`06-16-420-031`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Building Area	2,502 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,244 sqft
Basement Area	1,244 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,244 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1900
Lot Area	8,712 sqft (0.2 acres)
Lot Width	50 ft Width

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	228 DOUGLAS AVE
City	KALAMAZOO
State	MI
Zip	49007-3158
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RM-15
Legal Description	44086 C E STUARTS ADD ON SEC16 S 1/2 OF LOT 31
Legal Subdivision	STUARTS ADD
Legal Lot Number	31
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Township / Civil Division	KALAMAZOO
Census Block Group	5
Census Block	5011
Census Tract	500

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Stuart Area Historic District listed 1983 · 324 contributing resources · NRIS 83000874

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Kalamazoo County records, as of July 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	1403 DOUGLAS AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49007-2201
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 25, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORP
Aug 31, 2022	Deed, Transfer BEST HMS TITLE AGENCY LLC, BEST HOMES TITLE AGENCY
Feb 28, 2020	Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 31, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 31, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Feb 28, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202228306
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

August 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Property Address	228 DOUGLAS AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49007-3158
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 12, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	228 DOUGLAS AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49007-3158

Mortgage

Document Number	2022027558
Date	Aug 25, 2022
Instrument	2022-027558

Lender

Name	AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORP
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	PORTAGE, MI 49002

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2052

August 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Recording Date	Aug 31, 2022
Property Address	228 DOUGLAS AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49007-3158
Document Number	2022028306
Map Reference	LB 1 PG 66
Instrument Date	Aug 11, 2022
Instrument	2022-028306
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 16, 2022
Title Company	BEST HMS TITLE AGENCY LLC, BEST HOMES TITLE AGENCY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 650043, DALLAS, TX 75265-0043

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1403 DOUGLAS AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49007-2201

February 2020: Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Sheriff's Deed
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Recording Date	Feb 28, 2020
Property Address	228 DOUGLAS AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49007-3158
Document Number	2020006467
Map Reference	LB 1 PG 66
Instrument Date	Feb 20, 2020
Instrument	2020-006467
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Aug 12, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1100 15TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005-1707

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kalamazoo County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2025

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		$107,100 (+12.62%)	$214,200 (+12.62%)
2025	$3,411.00 (+0.89%)
2023		$95,100	$190,200
2019	$3,381.00

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

Flood

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 93% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond 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 298 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Metronet.

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