Kalamazoo County property record for 305 Thistle Ave, Climax, MI 49034
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,482 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 0.32 acres (13,939 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $223,500 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,623 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2022 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-03-426-132 |
| Primary APN | 12-03-426-132 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,482 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 988 sqft |
| Basement Area | 988 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 988 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Lot Area | 13,939 sqft (0.32 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 129 ft deep x 105 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 305 THISTLE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CLIMAX |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49034-9788 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MED DEN RE |
| Legal Description | SUNNYMEAD NO 2 LOT 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNNYMEAD #2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Township / Civil Division | CLIMAX |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 3400 |
305 Thistle Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2023.
Source: Kalamazoo County records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 305 THISTLE AVE, CLIMAX, MI 49034-9788 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CONSUMERS CU |
| Jan 14, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Aug 30, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HONOR CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 13, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202312566 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 28, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2022001898 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 1, 2023 |
| Property Address | 305 THISTLE AVE, CLIMAX, MI 49034-9788 |
| Document Number | 2023012566 |
| Map Reference | LB 32 PG 42 |
| Instrument Date | May 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-012566 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 21, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE/MI, CHICAGO TITLE OF MI INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,676.25 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 305 THISTLE AVE, CLIMAX, MI 49034-9788 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 204 W MICHIGAN AVE, AUGUSTA, MI 49012-9602 |
| Document Number | 2023012567 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-012567 |
| Name | CONSUMERS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 305 THISTLE AVE, CLIMAX, MI 49034-9788 |
| Document Number | 2022001898 |
| Map Reference | LB 32 PG 42 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2022-001898 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 14, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 8012 Q AVE E, SCOTTS, MI 49088-9710 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Property Address | 305 THISTLE AVE, CLIMAX, MI 49034-9788 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 18, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 2019025490 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-025490 |
| Name | HONOR CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI 49103 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 305 Thistle Ave was $2,623 with a homeowner's exemption, down 46% from the year before.
Source: Kalamazoo County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kalamazoo County |
| County Subdivision | Climax Township |
| Municipality | Climax Village |
| Unified School District | Climax-Scotts Community School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $110,700 (-3.66%) | $221,400 (-3.66%) | |
| 2025 | $2,623.00 (-46.01%) Homeowner's exemption | $114,900 | $229,800 |
| 2024 | $4,858.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 305 Thistle 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 risk around 305 Thistle 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 96% of the US · lower than 91% 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CLIMAX serves 767 people · EPA ID MI0001465 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2022–2024) 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 69 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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