5273 Hitching Post Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 Property Records

Kalamazoo County property record for 5273 Hitching Post Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49009

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2.5 ba · 2,336 sqft · built 1973
Lot Size	0.39 acres (16,988 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$275,000 (Aug 2018)
Tax Bill	$1,669 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2020 Mortgage Aug 2018 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`09-13-430-370`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`09-13-430-370`

Interior

Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Building Area	2,336 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,348 sqft
Basement Area	988 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1973
Effective Year Built	Effective 1973
Architectural Style	Ranch
Lot Area	16,988 sqft (0.39 acres)
Lot Dimensions	82 ft deep x 110 ft wide
Garage Area	576 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5273 HITCHING POST RD
City	KALAMAZOO
State	MI
Zip	49009-3817
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-2
Legal Description	RUDGATE IN THE WOODS NO 1 LOT 30
Legal Subdivision	THE WOODS
Legal Lot Number	30
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Township / Civil Division	TEXAS
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3010
Census Tract	3007

Owner

5273 Hitching Post Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2018.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	5273 HITCHING POST RD, KALAMAZOO, MI 49009-3817
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 3, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CONSUMERS CU
Aug 3, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CONSUMERS CU
Feb 16, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIFTH THIRD BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 3, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 3, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201824764
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Property Address	5273 HITCHING POST RD, KALAMAZOO, MI 49009-3817
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 30, 2020

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	2020017059
Date	Jun 3, 2020
Instrument	2020-017059

Lender

Name	CONSUMERS CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	KALAMAZOO, MI 49009

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2050

August 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Recording Date	Aug 3, 2018
Property Address	5273 HITCHING POST RD, KALAMAZOO, MI 49009-3817
Document Number	2018024764
Map Reference	LB29 PG42
Instrument Date	Jul 26, 2018
Instrument	2018-024764
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 12, 2021
Title Company	DEVON TITLE COMPANY, DEVON TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$2,365.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5273 HITCHING POST RD, 5273, KALAMAZOO, MI 49009-3817

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	5849 E B AVE, RICHLAND, MI 49083-9490

Mortgage

Document Number	2018024765
Date	Aug 3, 2018
Instrument	2018-024765

Lender

Name	CONSUMERS CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2048

February 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Property Address	5273 HITCHING POST RD, KALAMAZOO, MI 49009-3817
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 28, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	2018004976
Date	Feb 16, 2018
Instrument	2018-004976

Lender

Name	FIFTH THIRD BANK
Type	Bank
Address	GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2048

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5273 Hitching Post Rd was $1,669 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	Texas Charter Township
Unified School District	Portage Public Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$205,100	$410,200
2025	$1,669.00 Homeowner's exemption
2023		$168,900	$337,800
2019	$4,378.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 5273 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

Wildfire risk around 5273 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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