Kalamazoo County property record for 525 Gingham Ave, Portage, MI 49002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 980 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,504 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $84,000 (Jun 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,559 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-05521-066-O |
| Primary APN | 10-05521-066-O |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 980 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 968 sqft |
| Basement Area | 968 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Lot Area | 13,504 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 50 ft deep x 89 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 525 GINGHAM AVE |
|---|---|
| City | PORTAGE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49002-7039 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1B |
| Legal Description | MORRENS PLAT #1 LOT 66 |
| Legal Subdivision | MORRENS PLAT #1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 66 |
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Township / Civil Division | PORTAGE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 2104 |
525 Gingham Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2012.
Source: Kalamazoo County records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 525 GINGHAM AVE, PORTAGE, MI 49002-7039 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 13, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 13, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201222941 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 525 Gingham Ave was $2,559 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Kalamazoo County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kalamazoo County |
| Municipality | Portage City |
| Unified School District | Portage Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $97,900 | $195,800 | |
| 2025 | $2,559.00 Homeowner's exemption |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 525 Gingham Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| 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 525 Gingham 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 |
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 236 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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