Kalamazoo County property record for 718 Simpson St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,635 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Dec 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,112 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-16-286-005 |
| Primary APN | 06-16-286-005 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,635 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,048 sqft |
| Basement Area | 952 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 952 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1870 |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 38.5 ft deep x 48 ft wide |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Street Address | 718 SIMPSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | KALAMAZOO |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49007-2439 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM15 |
| Legal Description | 13568 ADDITION OF BALCH & THOMPSON LOT 5 N 4 FT OF LOT 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | ADDITION OF BALCH & THOMPSON |
| Legal Lot Number | 4-5 |
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Township / Civil Division | KALAMAZOO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
718 Simpson St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2025.
Source: Kalamazoo County records, as of September 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 718 SIMPSON ST, KALAMAZOO, MI 49007-2439 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 11, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 11, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201838424 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 21, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 2025006943 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 11, 2018 |
| Property Address | 718 SIMPSON ST, KALAMAZOO, MI 49007-2439 |
| Document Number | 2018038424 |
| Map Reference | LB 5 PG 11 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-038424 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEYS TITLE AGENCY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $430.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 718 SIMPSON ST, 718, KALAMAZOO, MI 49007-2439 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 218 W HILL ST, PLAINWELL, MI 49080-1633 |
| Document Number | 2018038425 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-038425 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 718 Simpson St was $1,112 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $44,200 (+2.08%) | $88,400 (+2.08%) | |
| 2025 | $1,112.00 Homeowner's exemption | $43,300 | $86,600 |
| 2023 | $31,100 | $62,200 | |
| 2019 | $860.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 718 Simpson 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 718 Simpson 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 |
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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 597 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 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Metronet.
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