2525 Waite Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008 Property Records

Kalamazoo County property record for 2525 Waite Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 2,220 sqft · built 1949
Lot Size	0.27 acres (11,761 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale	$30,000 (Apr 2005)
Tax Bill	$7,664 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2026 Sale Jul 2017 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`06-29-437-023`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`06-29-437-023`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,220 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	2,220 sqft
Basement Area	742 sqft
Unfinished Basement	742 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1949
Effective Year Built	Effective 1949
Lot Area	11,761 sqft (0.27 acres)
Lot Width	124 ft Width
Garage Area	1,194 sqft
Parking Spaces	4 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2525 WAITE AVE
City	KALAMAZOO
State	MI
Zip	49008-2209
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RS5
Legal Description	43147 STEWART ESTATES LOT 23 W 1/2 OF LOT 24.
Legal Subdivision	STEWART ESTATES
Legal Lot Number	23-24
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Township / Civil Division	KALAMAZOO
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3013
Census Tract	1200

Owner

2525 Waite Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2026.

Source: Kalamazoo County records, as of September 24, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address	2525 WAITE AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-2209
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust, Revocable Trust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 12, 2026	Warranty Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Jul 28, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage STU GARTHE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 28, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 28, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	200519445
Last Transfer Date	May 8, 2026
Transfer Doc	0000015023
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Recording Date	May 12, 2026
Property Address	2525 WAITE AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-2209
Document Number	0000015023
Instrument Date	May 8, 2026
Instrument	202615023
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 28, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

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

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	2525 WAITE AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-2209

July 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Property Address	2525 WAITE AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-2209
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 30, 2017

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	, 2017-025477
Date	Jul 28, 2017
Instrument	2017-025477

Lender

Name	STU GARTHE
Type	Private Party
Address	2771 BRONSON BLVD, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2525 Waite Ave was $7,664 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Kalamazoo County assessment roll, as of September 24, 2026

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		$245,100 (+3.37%)	$490,200 (+3.37%)
2025	$7,664.00 Homeowner's exemption	$237,100	$474,200
2023		$198,700	$397,400
2019	$6,093.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 2525 Waite Ave 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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 2525 Waite Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 89% 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 127 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

May also be available: Metronet.

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