Kalamazoo County property record for 817 Simpson St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,384 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $862 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-16-275-023 |
| Primary APN | 06-16-275-023 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,384 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 867 sqft |
| Basement Area | 867 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 867 sqft |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Width | 44 ft Width |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 817 SIMPSON ST |
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| City | KALAMAZOO |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49007-2490 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS5 |
| Legal Description | 13606 ADDITION OF BALCH & THOMPSON, LIBER 5 OF PLATS PAGE 11 LOT 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | ADDITION OF BALCH & THOMPSON |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Township / Civil Division | KALAMAZOO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
817 Simpson St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2011.
Source: Kalamazoo County records, as of September 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 817 SIMPSON ST, KALAMAZOO, MI 49007-2490 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 12, 2007 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 12, 2007 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 5, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200745789 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 11, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 2011032272 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Property Address | 817 SIMPSON ST, KALAMAZOO, MI 49007-2490 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 1, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 2020033685 |
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| Date | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-033685 |
| Name | AMERICAN SURETY COMPANY |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46268 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 84 Months |
| Due | Sep 30, 2027 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 817 Simpson St was $862 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 | $40,000 | $80,000 | |
| 2025 | $862.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2023 | $28,600 | $57,200 | |
| 2019 | $685.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 817 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.
Wildfire risk around 817 Simpson 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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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