Kalamazoo County property record for 421 Douglas Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,553 sqft · built 1885 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $51,000 (Aug 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $3,111 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-16-334-005 |
| Primary APN | 06-16-334-005 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,553 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 902 sqft |
| Basement Area | 677 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 677 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1885 |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Lot Width | 53 ft Width |
| Garage Area | 532 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 421 DOUGLAS AVE |
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| City | KALAMAZOO |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49007-3160 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RD19 |
| Legal Description | 5176 BEG ON W LI OF DOUGLAS AVENUE 151.5FT S OF S LI OF FORBES STREET, TH W 9R TH S 53FT, TH E 9R TO SD W LI, TH N ON SD W LI |
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Township / Civil Division | KALAMAZOO |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5000 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Stuart Area Historic District listed 1983 · 324 contributing resources · NRIS 83000874 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
421 Douglas Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2015.
Source: Kalamazoo County records, as of September 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 421 DOUGLAS AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49007-3160 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 20, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 20, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201528715 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 421 Douglas Ave was $3,111 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Kalamazoo County assessment roll, as of September 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kalamazoo County |
| Municipality | Kalamazoo City |
| Unified School District | Kalamazoo Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $90,800 | $181,600 | |
| 2025 | $3,111.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2023 | $80,800 | $161,600 | |
| 2019 | $2,473.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 421 Douglas 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.
The area around 421 Douglas Ave 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 | KALAMAZOO serves 192,992 people · EPA ID MI0003520 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 597 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Metronet.
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