Kalamazoo County property record for 8917 Dolphin St, Portage, MI 49024
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $180,000 (Dec 2017) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-05402-121-O |
| Primary APN | 10-05402-121-O |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Year Built | Built 1965 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 44 ft deep x 44 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 684 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 8917 DOLPHIN ST |
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| City | PORTAGE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49024-6132 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1B |
| Legal Description | MELODY MEADOWS #2 S 1/2 LOT 121 |
| Legal Subdivision | MELODY MEADOWS #2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 121 |
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Township / Civil Division | PORTAGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 2103 |
8917 Dolphin St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2017.
Source: Kalamazoo County records, as of September 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8921 DOLPHIN ST, PORTAGE, MI 49024-6132 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 7, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 7, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201740757 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 26, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2012017015 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 7, 2017 |
| Property Address | 8917 DOLPHIN ST, PORTAGE, MI 49024-6132 |
| Document Number | 2017040757 |
| Map Reference | LB25 PG43 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 4, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-040757 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,548.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8921 DOLPHIN ST, 8921, PORTAGE, MI 49024-6132 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1710 APPLE ST, PORTAGE, MI 49002-5741 |
| Document Number | 2017040758 |
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| Date | Dec 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-040758 |
| Name | THEODORE VLIEK |
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| Type | Private Party |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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Source: Kalamazoo County assessment roll, as of September 24, 2026
| 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 | $25,900 (+5.71%) | $51,800 (+5.71%) | |
| 2025 | Homeowner's exemption | $24,500 | $49,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 8917 Dolphin 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 8917 Dolphin St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 166 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Metronet, Xfinity.
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