229 W Walnut St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 Property Records

Kalamazoo County property record for 229 W Walnut St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Property Summary

Property Type	Commercial
Details	3,132 sqft
Lot Size	0.17 acres (7,405 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$450,000 (Feb 2019)
Tax Bill	$3,201 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2021 Line of Credit Feb 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`06-22-123-004`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`06-22-123-004`

Interior

Units	6 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,132 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Architectural Style	Multi-Family
Fire Resistance	Wood or Wood & Steel Frame
Lot Area	7,405 sqft (0.17 acres)
Lot Dimensions	66 ft deep x 37 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	229 W WALNUT ST
City	KALAMAZOO
State	MI
Zip	49007-5157
Property Category	Commercial
Property Type	Commercial > Retail
Local Zoning Code	RM-36
Legal Description	40082 SILLS ADDITION, LIBER K OF PLATS PAGE 438; THE EAST 36.5FT OF LOT 14. THE EAST 36.5FT OF LOT 15. THE EAST 36.5FT OF LOT
Legal Subdivision	SILLS ADDITION
Legal Lot Number	14-16
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Township / Civil Division	KALAMAZOO
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1016
Census Tract	201

Historic Designation

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

Historic District	Within the Vine Area Historic District listed 1983 · 171 contributing resources · NRIS 83000875

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	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	813 W SOUTH ST, KALAMAZOO, MI 49007-4696
Owner Type	Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 4, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit SOUTHERN MICHIGAN BANK & TRUST
Feb 4, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage OLD NATIONAL BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 4, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Feb 4, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 22, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20192585
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

March 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Recording Date	Mar 4, 2021
Property Address	229 W WALNUT ST, KALAMAZOO, MI 49007-5157
Document Number	2021008825
Map Reference	LB K PG 438
Instrument Date	Feb 4, 2021
Instrument	2021-008825
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 12, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	601 EMERALD AVE NE # NE2, 601, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-1880

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	813 W SOUTH ST, KALAMAZOO, MI 49007-4696

Mortgage

Document Number	2021008826
Date	Mar 4, 2021
Instrument	2021-008826

Lender

Name	SOUTHERN MICHIGAN BANK & TRUST
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

February 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Recording Date	Feb 4, 2019
Property Address	229 W WALNUT ST, KALAMAZOO, MI 49007-5157
Document Number	2019002585
Map Reference	LB K PG 438
Instrument Date	Dec 21, 2018
Instrument	2019-002585
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 12, 2022
Title Company	ESSENTIAL TITLE AGENCY LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$3,870.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2453 PORTSIDE AVE, 2453, PORTAGE, MI 49002-7276

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	601 EMERALD AVE NE STE 2, 2, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-1880

Mortgage

Document Number	2019002586
Date	Feb 4, 2019
Instrument	2019-002586

Lender

Name	OLD NATIONAL BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	82 Months
Due	Dec 21, 2025

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		$115,400 (+10.64%)	$230,800 (+10.64%)
2025	$3,201.00 (-32.44%)
2023		$104,300	$208,600
2019	$4,738.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 8, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims	2 (1988–1991)
Most Recent Claim	May 1991 · river or lake flooding

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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 447 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

May also be available: Metronet, T-Mobile, Xfinity.

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