Kalamazoo County property record for 608 Forest St, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 2,000 sqft · built 1901 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $58,000 (Aug 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $1,386 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-21-443-041 |
| Primary APN | 06-21-443-041 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 2,000 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,097 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,097 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,097 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1901 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1901 |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 44 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 608 FOREST ST |
|---|---|
| City | KALAMAZOO |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49008-1310 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM-15 |
| Legal Description | 37478 SEELYS ADDITION, LIBER 1 OF PLATS PAGE 67; LOT 41. |
| Legal Subdivision | SEELYS ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 41 |
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Township / Civil Division | KALAMAZOO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 601 |
Source: Kalamazoo County records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 608 FOREST ST, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1310 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 3, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 3, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201124655 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 8, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 2024016144 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Property Address | 608 FOREST ST, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1310 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 608 FOREST ST, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008-1310 |
| Document Number | 2023018659 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 7, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-018659 |
| Name | COASTAL COMMUNITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BURLINGAME, CA 94010 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
Source: Kalamazoo County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kalamazoo County |
| Municipality | Kalamazoo City |
| Unified School District | Kalamazoo Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $118,100 (+5.73%) | $236,200 (+5.73%) | |
| 2025 | $1,386.00 (-49.51%) Homeowner's exemption | $111,700 (+27.08%) | $223,400 (+27.08%) |
| 2023 | $87,900 | $175,800 | |
| 2019 | $2,745.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | KALAMAZOO serves 192,992 people · EPA ID MI0003520 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2019 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 326 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Metronet, Xfinity.
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