Kalamazoo County property record for 6170 Thunder Bluff Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,749 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.6 acres (26,136 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Aug 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $4,978 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-11-490-460 |
| Primary APN | 05-11-490-460 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,749 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,749 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,749 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,749 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 26,136 sqft (0.6 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 218 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 651 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 6170 THUNDER BLUFF RD |
|---|---|
| City | KALAMAZOO |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49009-9127 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 RES |
| Legal Description | WEST PORT #3, LOT 147 * |
| Legal Subdivision | WEST PORT #3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 147 |
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Township / Civil Division | OSHTEMO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3030 |
| Census Tract | 2908 |
6170 Thunder Bluff Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2013.
Source: Kalamazoo County records, as of September 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6170 THUNDER BLUFF RD, KALAMAZOO, MI 49009-9127 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 8, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 8, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200826400 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 12, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 2013026047 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Property Address | 6170 THUNDER BLUFF RD, KALAMAZOO, MI 49009-9127 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2018039154 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-039154 |
| Name | LAKE MICHIGAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49501 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2029 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 6170 Thunder Bluff Rd was $4,978 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Kalamazoo County assessment roll, as of September 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kalamazoo County |
| County Subdivision | Oshtemo Charter Township |
| Unified School District | Kalamazoo Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $141,600 (+12.29%) | $283,200 (+12.29%) | |
| 2025 | $4,978.00 Homeowner's exemption | $126,100 | $252,200 |
| 2023 | $110,800 | $221,600 | |
| 2019 | $3,749.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6170 Thunder Bluff 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 risk around 6170 Thunder Bluff 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 | 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 204 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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