Kalamazoo County property record for 2368 Bender Rd, Portage, MI 49002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 998 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $103,000 (Feb 2018) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-02561-068-A |
| Primary APN | 10-02561-068-A |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 998 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 798 sqft |
| Basement Area | 798 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 52 ft deep x 62 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 220 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2368 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 E 62 1/2 FT OF LOT 68 |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRFIELD PLAT #1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 68 |
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Township / Civil Division | PORTAGE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 3500 |
2368 Bender Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2018.
Source: Kalamazoo County records, as of September 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2368 BENDER RD, PORTAGE, MI 49002-1506 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 2, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 2, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 20, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20183410 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 15, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2012004960 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 2, 2018 |
| Property Address | 2368 BENDER RD, PORTAGE, MI 49002-1506 |
| Document Number | 2018003410 |
| Map Reference | LB16 PG10 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-003410 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2021 |
| Title Company | DEVON TITLE COMPANY, DEVON TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $885.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6039 APPLEGROVE LN, 6039, PORTAGE, MI 49024-9015 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 29497 64TH AVE, LAWTON, MI 49065-7418 |
| Document Number | 2018003411 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 2, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-003411 |
| Name | CONSUMERS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2048 |
Source: Kalamazoo County assessment roll, as of September 24, 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 | $90,600 | $181,200 | |
| 2025 | Homeowner's exemption |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2368 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 2368 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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