6836 Bratcher St, Portage, MI 49024 Property Records

Kalamazoo County property record for 6836 Bratcher St, Portage, MI 49024

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2.5 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1958
Lot Size0.32 acres (13,939 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$134,500 (Jan 2005)
Tax Bill$2,984 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2026 Mortgage
Aug 2023 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN10-07081-052-O

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN10-07081-052-O

Interior

Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Building Area1,040 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,040 sqft
Basement Area1,040 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1958
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1958
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Lot Area13,939 sqft (0.32 acres)
Lot Dimensions44 ft deep x 105 ft wide
Garage Area480 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Pool TypeSpa / Hot Tub (No Pool)
PorchSlab
Deck Area144 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address6836 BRATCHER ST
CityPORTAGE
StateMI
Zip49024-3406
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-1A
Legal DescriptionRING DALE # 1 LOT 52 & N1/2 LOT 51
Legal SubdivisionRING DALE #1
Legal Lot Number51-52
JurisdictionKALAMAZOO MI
Township / Civil DivisionPORTAGE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3004
Census Tract1907

Owner

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 Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address6836 BRATCHER ST, PORTAGE, MI 49024-3406
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 23, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Aug 24, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 11, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJan 11, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20051616
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKALAMAZOO MI
Property Address6836 BRATCHER ST, PORTAGE, MI 49024-3406
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 3, 2026
Title CompanyMORTGAGE CONNECT LP

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address6836 BRATCHER ST, PORTAGE, MI 49024-3406

Mortgage

Document Number2026006803
DateMar 23, 2026
Instrument2026-006803
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
AddressBOCA RATON, FL 33431
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term199 Months
DueOct 1, 2042

August 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKALAMAZOO MI
Property Address6836 BRATCHER ST, PORTAGE, MI 49024-3406
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 11, 2023
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address6836 BRATCHER ST, PORTAGE, MI 49024-3406

Mortgage

Document Number2023020332
DateAug 24, 2023
Instrument2023-020332
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressDES MOINES, IA 50328
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term230 Months
DueOct 1, 2042

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyKalamazoo County
MunicipalityPortage City
Unified School DistrictPortage Public Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed 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.

Flood

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemPORTAGE
serves 46,292 people · EPA ID MI0005520
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionDec 2023
Lead2 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 329 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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.

Nearby Properties on Bratcher St

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number