Kalamazoo County property record for 349 Thistle Ave, Climax, MI 49034
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,378 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.33 acres (14,375 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $115,000 (Dec 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $3,444 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-03-420-010 |
| Primary APN | 12-03-420-010 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,378 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 676 sqft |
| Basement Area | 676 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 676 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Lot Area | 14,375 sqft (0.33 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 43 ft deep x 110 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 992 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 349 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 | VILLAGE OF CLIMAX SUNNYMEAD NO 3 LOT 40 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNNYMEAD #3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Township / Civil Division | CLIMAX |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 3400 |
349 Thistle Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2009.
Source: Kalamazoo County records, as of September 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 349 THISTLE AVE, CLIMAX, MI 49034-9788 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 9, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 9, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200941374 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 17, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2005054889 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Property Address | 349 THISTLE AVE, CLIMAX, MI 49034-9788 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 12, 2020 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2020014869 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-014869 |
| Name | KELLOGG COMMUNITY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BATTLE CREEK, MI 49014 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 349 Thistle Ave was $3,444 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3% from the year before.
Source: Kalamazoo County assessment roll, as of September 24, 2026
| 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 | $127,400 (-5.42%) | $254,800 (-5.42%) | |
| 2025 | $3,444.00 (+2.99%) Homeowner's exemption | $134,700 | $269,400 |
| 2024 | $3,344.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 349 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 349 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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