Properties for sale in Michigan

Overview

Description

The charm and character of a 1937 home WITH OVER 150K OF UPGRADES making it the perfect blend! Major improvements include new windows, refinished original hardwood floors, tiles, roof, electrical, fencing, deck, and a completely remodeled kitchen and full bath. Step inside to a welcoming foyer that opens to a bright, spacious living room anchored by a cozy fireplace. The formal dining room connects seamlessly to the updated kitchen, featuring fresh paint, new appliances, and an abundance cabinetry - perfect for everyday living and entertaining. A convenient half bath completes the main floor. Upstairs, you'll find three comfortable bedrooms and a beautifully designed full bath. The basement offers a laundry area along with ample storage space. Come spring, enjoy hosting gatherings on the large deck, overlooking the fenced yard with mature trees. Ideally located within the Kalamazoo Promise district and just 10 minutes from downtown,

Location Property Info

County: Kalamazoo
Street #: 1216
Street Name: Southern Avenue
State: MI
Zip Code: 49001

General Property Info

New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.19
Lot Square Footage: 8276
Lot Dimensions: 60 x 135
Year Built: 1937
Road Frontage: 60
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: Yes
Income Property: No
Total Rooms AG: 6
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1354
SqFt Above Grade: 1354
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 726
Building Total SqFt: 2080
Total Beds Above Grade: 3
Total Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: Yes
Half Baths: Yes
Total Baths: 2
Main Level Primary: No
Stories: 2
School District: Kalamazoo
Association YN: No
Waterfront: No
Basement: Yes
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0

Tax Info

Tax ID #: 06-26-340-247
Taxable Value: 103728
SEV: 12150
For Tax Year: 2026
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 5181
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: None known

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N: No

Access Feat

Accessibility Features: No

More Information

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms: 3
Upper Full Baths: Yes
Upper Level Square Feet: 256
Total Baths Above Grade: 2

Main Rooms

Main Half Baths: Yes
Main Level SQFT: 1098

Basement Rooms

Total Basement SQFT: 726
Basement Finished SQFT: 0

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets: Portage St and James St
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Kalamazoo City

Office/Contract Info

On-Market Date: 2026-03-30
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 184.64

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: The charm and character of a 1937 home WITH OVER 150K OF UPGRADES making it the perfect blend! Major improvements include new windows, refinished original hardwood floors, tiles, roof, electrical, fencing, deck, and a completely remodeled kitchen and full bath. Step inside to a welcoming foyer that opens to a bright, spacious living room anchored by a cozy fireplace. The formal dining room connects seamlessly to the updated kitchen, featuring fresh paint, new appliances, and an abundance cabinetry - perfect for everyday living and entertaining. A convenient half bath completes the main floor. Upstairs, you'll find three comfortable bedrooms and a beautifully designed full bath. The basement offers a laundry area along with ample storage space. Come spring, enjoy hosting gatherings on the large deck, overlooking the fenced yard with mature trees. Ideally located within the Kalamazoo Promise district and just 10 minutes from downtown,
Legal: G37-249 PLAT OF HOMECREST, LIBER 11 OF PLATS PAGE 13; LOT 247

Lot Description

Sidewalk: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Water

Public: Yes

Terms Available

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
FHA: Yes
VA Loan: Yes

Mineral Rights

Unknown: Yes

Laundry Features

In Basement: Yes

Exterior Material

Vinyl Siding: Yes

Roofing

Composition: Yes

Parking Features

Detached: Yes

Heat Source

Natural Gas: Yes

Sale Conditions

None: Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0

Substructure

Full: Yes

Fireplace

Living Room: Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Water Heater

Tankless: Yes

Fencing

Fenced Back: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck: Yes

Flooring

Ceramic Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Architectural Style

Traditional: Yes

Property Features

Laundry Features: In Basement Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding Roofing: Composition Substructure: Full Lot Description: Sidewalk Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Fireplace: Living Room Appliances: Dishwasher; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Air Conditioning: Central Air Water Heater: Tankless Fencing: Fenced Back Flooring: Ceramic Tile; Wood Patio and Porch Features: Deck Parking Features: Detached Architectural Style: Traditional Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Sale Conditions: None

Room Information

Living Room Level: Main Dining Room Level: Main Kitchen Level: Main Bathroom 2 Level: Main Remarks: Half Bath Bathroom 1 Level: Upper Remarks: Full Bath Primary Bedroom Level: Upper Bedroom 2 Level: Upper Bedroom 3 Level: Upper Laundry Level: Basement

1216 Southern Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49001