Kalamazoo County property record for 5246 Hitching Post Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,698 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.4 acres (17,424 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,951 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-13-430-320 |
| Primary APN | 09-13-430-320 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,698 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,620 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,400 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Lot Area | 17,424 sqft (0.4 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 80 ft deep x 117 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 5246 HITCHING POST RD |
|---|---|
| City | KALAMAZOO |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49009-3818 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | RUDGATE IN THE WOODS NO 1 LOT 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE WOODS |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Township / Civil Division | TEXAS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 3007 |
5246 Hitching Post Rd is owned by a company that acquired it in November 2015 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Kalamazoo County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5246 HITCHING POST RD, KALAMAZOO, MI 49009-3818 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 27, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 2015040965 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5246 Hitching Post Rd was $3,951 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 | $181,500 (+5.95%) | $363,000 (+5.95%) | |
| 2025 | $3,951.00 Homeowner's exemption | $171,300 | $342,600 |
| 2023 | $147,000 | $294,000 | |
| 2019 | $3,022.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5246 Hitching Post Rd 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 5246 Hitching Post Rd 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 | 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 | 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 241 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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