5185 E R Ave, Portage, MI 49002 Property Records

Kalamazoo County property record for 5185 E R Ave, Portage, MI 49002

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,392 sqft · built 1947
Lot Size	0.06 acres (2,614 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale	$380,000 (Nov 2023)
Tax Bill	$3,604 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2023 Sale Feb 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`11-30-101-270`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`11-30-101-270`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Building Area	1,392 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1947
Effective Year Built	Effective 1947
Exterior Material	Combination
Foundation Type	No Foundation
Lot Area	2,614 sqft (0.06 acres)
Garage Area	480 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Deck Area	160 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5185 E R AVE
City	PORTAGE
State	MI
Zip	49002-7492
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-2
Legal Description	SUPERVISORS PLAT OF BRANCHES LONG LAKE PLAT LOT 31
Legal Subdivision	BRANCHS LONG LAKE PLAT
Legal Lot Number	31
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Township / Civil Division	PAVILION
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2033
Census Tract	3302

Owner

5185 E R Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2025.

Source: Kalamazoo County records, as of July 20, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address	5185 E R AVE, PORTAGE, MI 49002-7492
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust, Family Trust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 20, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION
Feb 4, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Feb 4, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer TITLE RESOURCE AGENCY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 20, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 20, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Feb 4, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202328004
Last Transfer Date	Mar 27, 2025
Transfer Doc	2025007683
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

November 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Recording Date	Nov 20, 2023
Property Address	5185 E R AVE, PORTAGE, MI 49002-7492
Document Number	2023028004
Map Reference	LB 13 PG 2
Instrument Date	Nov 20, 2023
Instrument	2023-028004
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 4, 2023
Title Company	ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$2,850.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5185 E R AVE, PORTAGE, MI 49002-7492

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	189 WESTCHESTER WAY, BATTLE CREEK, MI 49015-8691

February 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Recording Date	Feb 4, 2022
Property Address	5185 E R AVE, PORTAGE, MI 49002-7492
Document Number	2022004449
Map Reference	MB 13 PG 2
Instrument Date	Jan 28, 2022
Instrument	2022-004449
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 1, 2023
Title Company	DBA TITLE RESOURCE AGENCY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$2,775.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5185 E R AVE, PORTAGE, MI 49002-7492

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	5185 E R AVE, PORTAGE, MI 49002-7492
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	2022004001
Date	Jan 31, 2022
Instrument	2022-004001

Lender

Name	JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	COLUMBUS, OH 43240

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2052

February 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Recording Date	Feb 4, 2022
Property Address	5185 E R AVE, PORTAGE, MI 49002-7492
Document Number	2022004448
Map Reference	MB 13 PG 2
Instrument Date	Jan 28, 2022
Instrument	2022-004448
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 1, 2023
Title Company	TITLE RESOURCE AGENCY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$1,650.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	7156 GLADE TRL, KALAMAZOO, MI 49009-8978

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5185 E R AVE, PORTAGE, MI 49002-7492

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5185 E R Ave was $3,604 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Kalamazoo County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Kalamazoo County
County Subdivision	Pavilion Township
Unified School District	Vicksburg Community Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$146,900 (-0.54%)	$293,800 (-0.54%)
2025	$3,604.00 Homeowner's exemption	$147,700	$295,400
2023		$125,400	$250,800
2021	$3,132.00

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 5185 E R 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

Wildfire risk around 5185 E R 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 94% of the US · lower than 87% 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 107 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000
AT&T DSL	100 / 20

May also be available: Mercury Fiber.

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