513 Forest St, Kalamazoo, MI 49008 Property Records

Kalamazoo County property record for 513 Forest St, Kalamazoo, MI 49008

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 2 ba · 1,386 sqft · built 1909
Lot Size	0.07 acres (3,049 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$65,000 (Nov 2020)
Tax Bill	$3,936 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2020 Mortgage Nov 2020 Transfer + 4 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`06-21-444-004`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`06-21-444-004`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,386 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	693 sqft
Basement Area	693 sqft
Unfinished Basement	693 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1909
Effective Year Built	Effective 1909
Lot Area	3,049 sqft (0.07 acres)
Lot Dimensions	25 ft deep x 40 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	513 FOREST ST
City	KALAMAZOO
State	MI
Zip	49008-1307
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RM15
Legal Description	37572 SEELYS ADDITION W 36FT OF LOT 69. E 4FT OF N 75FT OF LOT 68. N 9FT OF W 36FT OF LOT 70.
Legal Subdivision	SEELYS ADDITION
Legal Lot Number	68-70
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Township / Civil Division	KALAMAZOO
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1009
Census Tract	601

Owner

513 Forest St is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2020.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	1826 SUNQUEST AVE, DORR, MI 49323-8002
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 4, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage OAK MORTGAGE COMPANY LLC
Nov 10, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer SUN TITLE AGENCY LLC
Nov 10, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer SUN TITLE AGENCY LLC
Nov 10, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer SUN TITLE AGENCY LLC
Aug 25, 2017	Land Contract, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
Aug 25, 2017	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ATTORNEY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 10, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 10, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 19, 2010 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202039332
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 30, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	2020039334
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Property Address	513 FOREST ST, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1307
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 7, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	2020038296
Date	Nov 4, 2020
Instrument	2020-038296

Lender

Name	OAK MORTGAGE COMPANY LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	STURGIS, MI 49091

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	359 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2050

November 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Recording Date	Nov 10, 2020
Property Address	513 FOREST ST, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1307
Document Number	2020039334
Map Reference	LB 1 PG 67
Instrument Date	Sep 30, 2020
Instrument	2020-039334
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 12, 2021
Title Company	SUN TITLE AGENCY LLC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4000 PORTAGE ST, 4000, KALAMAZOO, MI 49001-6900

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	10017 TAPLIN LN, PLAINWELL, MI 49080-9155

November 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Recording Date	Nov 10, 2020
Property Address	513 FOREST ST, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1307
Document Number	2020039343
Map Reference	LB 1 PG 67
Instrument Date	Sep 30, 2020
Instrument	2020-039343
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 12, 2021
Title Company	SUN TITLE AGENCY LLC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	10017 TAPLIN LN, 10017, PLAINWELL, MI 49080-9155

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	7331 INDIGO RIDGE DR SW, BYRON CENTER, MI 49315-8455

November 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Recording Date	Nov 10, 2020
Property Address	513 FOREST ST, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1307
Document Number	2020039332
Map Reference	LB 1 PG 67
Instrument Date	Sep 10, 2020
Instrument	2020-039332
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 12, 2021
Title Company	SUN TITLE AGENCY LLC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4187 NW BITTERSWEET PL, 4187, CORVALLIS, OR 97330-3308

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4000 PORTAGE ST, KALAMAZOO, MI 49001-6900
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

August 2017: Land Contract, Transfer

Document Type	Land Contract
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Recording Date	Aug 25, 2017
Property Address	513 FOREST ST, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1307
Document Number	2017028789
Instrument Date	Jun 5, 2017
Instrument	2017-028789
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 12, 2021
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4187 NW BITTERSWEET PL, CORVALLIS, OR 97330-3308

August 2017: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Recording Date	Aug 25, 2017
Property Address	513 FOREST ST, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1307
Document Number	2017028788
Instrument Date	Jun 5, 2017
Instrument	2017-028788
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 6, 2023
Title Company	ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4187 NW BITTERSWEET PL, CORVALLIS, OR 97330-3308

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 513 Forest St was $3,936.

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		$84,500 (+6.56%)	$169,000 (+6.56%)
2025	$3,936.00	$79,300	$158,600
2023		$62,600	$125,200
2019	$2,149.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 513 Forest St 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

The area around 513 Forest St 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

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 326 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless · DSL	5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: Metronet, Xfinity.

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