Kalamazoo County property record for 5553 N 7th St, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,026 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 5.1 acres (222,156 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,203 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Mortgage Jun 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-34-176-040 |
| Primary APN | 01-34-176-040 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,026 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,026 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,026 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,026 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Lot Area | 222,156 sqft (5.1 acres) |
| Garage Area | 2,296 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 8 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 5553 N 7TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | KALAMAZOO |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49009-8837 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | SEC 34-1-12 S 300FT OF SE1/4 NW1/4 EXC S 270FT OF E 645FT* **12/97 SPLIT FROM 34-176-039 FOR 1998* |
| Legal Range | 12 |
| Legal Township | 01 |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWNSHIP ALAMO |
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ALAMO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3025 |
| Census Tract | 2901 |
5553 N 7th St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2017.
Source: Kalamazoo County records, as of September 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5553 N 7TH ST, KALAMAZOO, MI 49009-8837 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jun 1, 2017 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ATTORNEY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 30, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 2017018655 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5553 N 7TH ST, KALAMAZOO, MI 49009-8837 |
| Document Number | 0000025744 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202625744 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5553 N 7TH ST, KALAMAZOO, MI 49009-8837 |
| Document Number | 0000025744, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202625744 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 1, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5553 N 7TH ST, KALAMAZOO, MI 49009-8837 |
| Document Number | 2017018655 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-018655 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 5553 N 7TH ST, KALAMAZOO, MI 49009-8837 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5553 N 7th St was $3,203 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Kalamazoo County assessment roll, as of September 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kalamazoo County |
| County Subdivision | Alamo Township |
| Unified School District | Otsego Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $165,700 (+6.15%) | $331,400 (+6.15%) | |
| 2025 | $3,203.00 Homeowner's exemption | $156,100 | $312,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5553 N 7th 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 5553 N 7th 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 18 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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