Kalamazoo County property record for 231 E Ransom St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 14,924 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.47 acres (20,473 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $55,000 (Dec 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,499 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-15-194-008 |
| Primary APN | 06-15-194-008 |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 14,924 sqft Total Area |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 20,473 sqft (0.47 acres) |
| Lot Width | 132 ft Width |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 231 E RANSOM ST |
|---|---|
| City | KALAMAZOO |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49007-3603 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | LW2 |
| Legal Description | 1772 ORIGINAL PLAT LOTS 7 & 8, BLK 38 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL PLAT OF THE TOWN OF KALAMAZOO |
| Legal Block | 38 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7-8 |
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Township / Civil Division | KALAMAZOO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1054 |
| Census Tract | 202 |
231 E Ransom St, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2016.
Source: Kalamazoo County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 120 MARIGOLD AVE, PORTAGE, MI 49002-6252 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 27, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 27, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201642020 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 14, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2010022493 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Property Address | 231 E RANSOM ST, KALAMAZOO, MI 49007-3603 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 23, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 120 MARIGOLD AVE, PORTAGE, MI 49002-6252 |
| Document Number | 2024003378 |
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| Date | Feb 12, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-003378 |
| Name | JON D NORMAN |
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| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 12145 GILMORE POINT DR, PLAINWELL, MI 49080 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 119 Months |
| Due | Dec 31, 2033 |
| Rate | 10% |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 231 E Ransom St was $4,499.
Source: Kalamazoo County assessment roll, as of July 27, 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 | $98,400 | $196,800 | |
| 2025 | $4,499.00 | ||
| 2023 | $76,400 | $152,800 | |
| 2019 | $3,947.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 231 E Ransom St 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.
The area around 231 E Ransom St 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 |
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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 190 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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