Kalamazoo County property record for 5205 Swallow Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 2,332 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.42 acres (18,295 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $210,000 (Dec 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $5,854 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-24-280-070 |
| Primary APN | 09-24-280-070 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,332 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,628 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,478 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Lot Area | 18,295 sqft (0.42 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 50 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 558 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 5205 SWALLOW AVE |
|---|---|
| City | KALAMAZOO |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49009-4562 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | COLONY WOODS ESTATES NO.6 LOT 156 * |
| Legal Subdivision | COLONY WOODS ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 156 |
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Township / Civil Division | TEXAS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 3008 |
5205 Swallow Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2015.
Source: Kalamazoo County records, as of September 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5205 SWALLOW AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49009-4562 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 13, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 13, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 12, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201247521 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 4, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 2015007600 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Property Address | 5205 SWALLOW AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49009-4562 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2018039179 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-039179 |
| Name | CONSUMERS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | OSHTEMO, MI 49077 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 27, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5205 Swallow Ave was $5,854 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Kalamazoo County assessment roll, as of September 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kalamazoo County |
| County Subdivision | Texas Charter Township |
| Unified School District | Portage Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $218,300 (-5.17%) | $436,600 (-5.17%) | |
| 2025 | $5,854.00 Homeowner's exemption | $230,200 | $460,400 |
| 2023 | $194,900 | $389,800 | |
| 2019 | $4,493.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5205 Swallow Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 8, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 5205 Swallow Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | PORTAGE serves 46,292 people · EPA ID MI0005520 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) 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 248 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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