Kalamazoo County property record for 655 Lake St, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,218 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.47 acres (20,473 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $22,000 (Jun 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $2,964 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 06-22-426-007 |
| Primary APN | 06-22-426-007 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 5,218 sqft Total Area |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
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| Lot Area | 20,473 sqft (0.47 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 40 ft deep x 153 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 655 LAKE ST |
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| City | KALAMAZOO |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49001-2943 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | LW1 |
| Legal Description | 50560 WELLS & PARKERS ADD S 120FT OF LOTS 5-6 EXC E 45FT OF LOT 5. LOT 7. ALSO PARCEL COM AT NE COR SD LOT 7 RG TH NLY IN A |
| Legal Range | 11 |
| Legal Township | 02 |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | CARRS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 5-7 |
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Township / Civil Division | KALAMAZOO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
655 Lake St, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in May 2021.
Source: Kalamazoo County records, as of September 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 526 LAKE ST, KALAMAZOO, MI 49001-2815 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 20, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 20, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 30, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201419806 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 27, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 2021022915 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 655 LAKE ST, KALAMAZOO, MI 49001-2943 |
| Document Number | 2021022915 |
| Instrument Date | May 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-022915 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1214 W PATERSON ST, 1214, KALAMAZOO, MI 49007-1797 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1214 W PATERSON ST, KALAMAZOO, MI 49007-1797 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 655 Lake St was $2,964.
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 | $50,700 | $101,400 | |
| 2025 | $2,964.00 | ||
| 2023 | $41,500 | $83,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 655 Lake St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 8, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 79 (1978–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 79 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2019 · rainfall accumulation |
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 655 Lake St is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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.
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 |
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| 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 324 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Metronet, Xfinity.
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