5686 Blue Jay Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 Property Records

Kalamazoo County property record for 5686 Blue Jay Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49009

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2.5 ba · 3,821 sqft · built 1998
Lot Size	0.55 acres (23,958 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$475,000 (Apr 2017)
Tax Bill	$2,987 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2021 Mortgage Mar 2017 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`09-24-155-210`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`09-24-155-210`

Interior

Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,821 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	2,468 sqft
Basement Area	2,468 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1998
Effective Year Built	Effective 1998
Lot Area	23,958 sqft (0.55 acres)
Lot Width	130 ft Width
Garage Area	1,026 sqft
Parking Spaces	4 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5686 BLUE JAY DR
City	KALAMAZOO
State	MI
Zip	49009-4598
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-2
Legal Description	COLONY POINTE WEST #1 LOT 21* **6-93 1993 SPLIT FROM 24-151-019 & 24-176-010
Legal Subdivision	COLONY POINTE WEST #1
Legal Lot Number	21
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Township / Civil Division	TEXAS
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1000
Census Tract	3008

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	5686 BLUE JAY DR, KALAMAZOO, MI 49009-4598
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 21, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ARBOR FINANCIAL CU
Mar 21, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ARBOR FINANCIAL CU
Apr 7, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer METRO ADVANTAGE TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 7, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Apr 7, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Nov 14, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201710099
Prior Transfer Date	Feb 24, 2016
Prior Transfer Doc	2016007701
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

January 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Property Address	5686 BLUE JAY DR, KALAMAZOO, MI 49009-4598
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 22, 2021
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	2021002685
Date	Jan 21, 2021
Instrument	2021-002685

Lender

Name	ARBOR FINANCIAL CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	KALAMAZOO, MI 49009

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	144 Months
Due	Jan 20, 2033

March 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Property Address	5686 BLUE JAY DR, KALAMAZOO, MI 49009-4598
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 7, 2021
Title Company	METRO ADVANTAGE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	2017007893
Date	Mar 21, 2017
Instrument	2017-007893

Lender

Name	ARBOR FINANCIAL CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	KALAMAZOO, MI 49009

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	180 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2032

April 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KALAMAZOO MI
Recording Date	Apr 7, 2017
Property Address	5686 BLUE JAY DR, KALAMAZOO, MI 49009-4598
Document Number	2017010099
Map Reference	LB37 PG14
Instrument Date	Feb 17, 2017
Instrument	2017-010099
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 12, 2021
Title Company	METRO ADVANTAGE TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$4,085.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2168 N GRANDVIEW RD, 2168, ORANGE, CA 92867-6402

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	5686 BLUE JAY DR, KALAMAZOO, MI 49009-4598

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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		$339,400 (+4.24%)	$678,800 (+4.24%)
2025	$2,987.00 (-61.5%) Homeowner's exemption	$325,600 (+18.06%)	$651,200 (+18.06%)
2023		$275,800	$551,600
2019	$7,758.00

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

Flood

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

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 111 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
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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