Kalamazoo County property record for 2344 Bender Rd, Portage, MI 49002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,567 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-02561-068-B |
| Primary APN | 10-02561-068-B |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,567 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,324 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 52 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2344 BENDER RD |
|---|---|
| City | PORTAGE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49002-1506 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1B |
| Legal Description | FAIRFIELD #1 W 20 FT LOT 68 & E 50 FT OF LOT 69 |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRFIELD #1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 68-69 |
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Township / Civil Division | PORTAGE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 3500 |
2344 Bender Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2007.
Source: Kalamazoo County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2344 BENDER RD, PORTAGE, MI 49002-1506 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 23, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 2018028488 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Recording Date | Sep 10, 2018 |
| Property Address | 2344 BENDER RD, PORTAGE, MI 49002-1506 |
| Document Number | 2018028488 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 23, 2007 |
| Instrument | 2018-028488 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 2344 BENDER RD, PORTAGE, MI 49002-1506 |
Source: Kalamazoo County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kalamazoo County |
| Municipality | Portage City |
| Unified School District | Portage Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $108,000 (-0.83%) | $216,000 (-0.83%) | |
| 2025 | Homeowner's exemption | $108,900 | $217,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2344 Bender Rd 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 2344 Bender Rd 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 | PORTAGE serves 46,292 people · EPA ID MI0005520 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 198 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Mercury Fiber, Xfinity.
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