Kalamazoo County property record for 5437 S 38th St, Climax, MI 49034
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,682 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 18.1 acres (789,307 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $375,000 (May 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $6,504 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-05-155-047 |
| Primary APN | 12-05-155-047 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,682 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,050 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,050 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,050 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Lot Area | 789,307 sqft (18.1 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 1,174 ft deep x 440 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 918 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 5437 S 38TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | CLIMAX |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49034-9681 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-1 |
| Legal Description | SEC 5-3-9 N2/3 S1/2 S1/2 W3/4 NWFR1/4 EXC THE NORTH 200 FT OF THE * WEST 435.6 FT; 18 AC M/L 1 SPLIT 98* |
| Legal Range | 09 |
| Legal Township | 03 |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Township / Civil Division | CLIMAX |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1028 |
| Census Tract | 3400 |
5437 S 38th St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2012.
Source: Kalamazoo County records, as of September 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5437 S 38TH ST, CLIMAX, MI 49034-9681 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 10, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 10, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200521479 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 5, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 2012014478 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Property Address | 5437 S 38TH ST, CLIMAX, MI 49034-9681 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 3, 2020 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2020012969 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-012969 |
| Name | KELLOGG COMMUNITY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BATTLE CREEK, MI 49014 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2035 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5437 S 38th St was $6,504 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3% from the year before.
Source: Kalamazoo County assessment roll, as of September 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kalamazoo County |
| County Subdivision | Climax Township |
| Unified School District | Climax-Scotts Community School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $337,300 (-2.43%) | $674,600 (-2.43%) | |
| 2025 | $6,504.00 (+2.98%) Homeowner's exemption | $345,700 | $691,400 |
| 2024 | $6,316.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5437 S 38th St 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 risk around 5437 S 38th St 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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