Kalamazoo County property record for 6836 Bratcher St, Portage, MI 49024
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.32 acres (13,939 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $134,500 (Jan 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $2,984 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Mortgage Aug 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-07081-052-O |
| Primary APN | 10-07081-052-O |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,040 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Lot Area | 13,939 sqft (0.32 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 44 ft deep x 105 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 6836 BRATCHER ST |
|---|---|
| City | PORTAGE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49024-3406 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1A |
| Legal Description | RING DALE # 1 LOT 52 & N1/2 LOT 51 |
| Legal Subdivision | RING DALE #1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 51-52 |
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Township / Civil Division | PORTAGE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 1907 |
6836 Bratcher St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2005.
Source: Kalamazoo County records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6836 BRATCHER ST, PORTAGE, MI 49024-3406 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Aug 24, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 11, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 11, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20051616 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Property Address | 6836 BRATCHER ST, PORTAGE, MI 49024-3406 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Title Company | MORTGAGE CONNECT LP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6836 BRATCHER ST, PORTAGE, MI 49024-3406 |
| Document Number | 2026006803 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-006803 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | BOCA RATON, FL 33431 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 199 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2042 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Property Address | 6836 BRATCHER ST, PORTAGE, MI 49024-3406 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 11, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6836 BRATCHER ST, PORTAGE, MI 49024-3406 |
| Document Number | 2023020332 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-020332 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50328 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 230 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2042 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 6836 Bratcher St was $2,984 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Kalamazoo County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kalamazoo County |
| Municipality | Portage City |
| Unified School District | Portage Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $131,200 (+7.28%) | $262,400 (+7.28%) | |
| 2025 | $2,984.00 Homeowner's exemption | $122,300 | $244,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6836 Bratcher St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 6836 Bratcher St 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 |
|---|
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 | 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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 329 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Mercury Fiber, Verizon, Xfinity.
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