Kalamazoo County property record for 627 Gilbert Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 990 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $9,000 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,322 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-14-164-002 |
| Primary APN | 06-14-164-002 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 990 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Basement Area | 636 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 636 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 28 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 627 GILBERT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | KALAMAZOO |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49048-1722 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RD19 |
| Legal Description | 26098 F HOTOPS PLAT UNION ADDITION N 45FT OF LOT 37. N 45FT OF E 18FT OF LOT 35. |
| Legal Subdivision | UNION ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 35,37 |
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Township / Civil Division | KALAMAZOO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
627 Gilbert Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in January 2025.
Source: Kalamazoo County records, as of September 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 180 E WATER ST, 7000, KALAMAZOO, MI 49007-3876 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 20, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 20, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201616581 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 17, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 2025003913 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 627 Gilbert Ave was $1,322.
Source: Kalamazoo County assessment roll, as of September 24, 2026
| 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 | $36,700 (+2.23%) | $73,400 (+2.23%) | |
| 2025 | $1,322.00 | $35,900 | $71,800 |
| 2023 | $27,500 | $55,000 | |
| 2019 | $1,549.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 627 Gilbert Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1985.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1985–2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2018 · other causes |
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.
The area around 627 Gilbert Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 381 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: AT&T, Metronet, Xfinity.
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