Kalamazoo County property record for 397 Thistle Ave, Climax, MI 49034
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,700 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $176,000 (Mar 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $5,273 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-03-420-040 |
| Primary APN | 12-03-420-040 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,700 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,800 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,800 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,800 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 137 ft deep x 107 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 1,788 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 397 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 43 |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE OF CLIMAX SUNNYMEAD #3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 43 |
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Township / Civil Division | CLIMAX |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 3400 |
397 Thistle Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2026.
Source: Kalamazoo County records, as of September 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 397 THISTLE AVE, CLIMAX, MI 49034-9788 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 17, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 17, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 26, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20266408 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 17, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000027257 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Recording Date | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 397 THISTLE AVE, CLIMAX, MI 49034-9788 |
| Document Number | 2026006408 |
| Map Reference | LB 37 PG 16 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-006408 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Title Company | LIGHTHOUSE TITLE AGENCY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,320.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5487 K DR S, EAST LEROY, MI 49051-9766 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 397 THISTLE AVE, CLIMAX, MI 49034-9788 |
| Document Number | 2026006409 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-006409 |
| Name | ARBOR FINANCIAL CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2056 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 397 Thistle Ave was $5,273 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 | $236,200 (-5.97%) | $472,400 (-5.97%) | |
| 2025 | $5,273.00 (+2.99%) Homeowner's exemption | $251,200 | $502,400 |
| 2024 | $5,120.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 397 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 397 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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