Kalamazoo County property record for 971 Forest Dr, Portage, MI 49002
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,903 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.67 acres (29,185 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $335,000 (Oct 2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-00022-281-I |
| Primary APN | 10-00022-281-I |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,903 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 935 sqft |
| Basement Area | 935 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 29,185 sqft (0.67 acres) |
| Lot Width | 124 ft Width |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 428 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 971 FOREST DR |
|---|---|
| City | PORTAGE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49002-6309 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1B |
| Legal Description | SEC.22 T3S R11W PART SE1/4 COM N89DEG 51'55"E 200 FT FROM NW COR THEREOF N89DEG 51'55"E 124 FT S00DEG 33'27"E 233.19 FT |
| Legal Range | 11W |
| Legal Township | 03 |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Township / Civil Division | PORTAGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 2104 |
971 Forest Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2024.
Source: Kalamazoo County records, as of September 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 971 FOREST DR, PORTAGE, MI 49002-6309 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 18, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 18, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 29, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202426839 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $222,300 (+0.05%) | $444,600 (+0.05%) | |
| 2025 | Homeowner's exemption | $222,200 | $444,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 971 Forest Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 8, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 971 Forest Dr 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 96% of the US · lower than 91% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 326 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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