1517 James Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

New Listing
$162,900
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,496 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 3,920 Status: Active
Current Price: $162,900 List Date: 6/29/2026 Last Modified: 6/29/2026

Overview

Description

Classic 1906 Edison home blending original character with major recent updates. Inside you'll find original hardwood floors, generous living space across 3-4 bedrooms and 2 full baths, and a main-floor bedroom and full bath for easy single-level living. A large enclosed front porch adds year-round flex space, and a wood-burning fireplace anchors the living area.The big-ticket items are done: new furnace and water heater (2025), plus a new roof -- shingles and underlayment (2024) -- with siding replaced where needed. City water and sewer, copper plumbing, and a 1-car garage round it out. Refrigerator, range, microwave, washer, and dryer included.Set in the heart of Edison with quick access to downtown Kalamazoo and the highways, and eligible for the Kalamazoo Promise. Move-in ready with the major systems already handled -- just unpack.

Listing Details MLS# 26032564

Location Property Info

County
Kalamazoo
Street #
1517
Street Name
James
Suffix
Street
State
MI
Zip Code
49001
Zip (4)
3973

General Property Info

New Construction
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Acres
0.09
Lot Square Footage
3920
Lot Dimensions
41.5ft x 99ft
Year Built
1906
Road Frontage
41.5
Garage Y/N
Yes
Garage Spaces
Yes
Fireplace
No
Income Property
Yes
Total Rooms AG
7
Total Fin SqFt All Levels
1496
SqFt Above Grade
1496
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt
748
Building Total SqFt
2244
Total Beds Above Grade
3
Total Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
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 #
06-23-385-001
Taxable Value
40156
SEV
59800
For Tax Year
2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax
2703
Tax Year
2025
Spec Assessment & Type
None Known
Zoning
Res Improved
Homestead %
0

Remarks Misc

Directions
Heading South on Portage Street from Downtown, turn left onto Egleston Ave then follow until you reach James St, House will be on the left hand side.

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N
No

More Information

Access Feat

Accessibility Features
No

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms
2
Upper Full Baths
Yes
Upper Level Square Feet
748
Total Baths Above Grade
2

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms
Yes
Main Full Baths
Yes
Main Level SQFT
748

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets
Egleston Ave & Clinton Ave
Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Municipality
Kalamazoo City
Subdivision
Edison

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale
For Sale
List Price/SqFt
108.89

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
Classic 1906 Edison home blending original character with major recent updates. Inside you'll find original hardwood floors, generous living space across 3-4 bedrooms and 2 full baths, and a main-floor bedroom and full bath for easy single-level living. A large enclosed front porch adds year-round flex space, and a wood-burning fireplace anchors the living area.The big-ticket items are done: new furnace and water heater (2025), plus a new roof -- shingles and underlayment (2024) -- with siding replaced where needed. City water and sewer, copper plumbing, and a 1-car garage round it out. Refrigerator, range, microwave, washer, and dryer included.Set in the heart of Edison with quick access to downtown Kalamazoo and the highways, and eligible for the Kalamazoo Promise. Move-in ready with the major systems already handled -- just unpack.
Legal
22494 REVISED PLAT OF HAYS PARK, LIBER 7 OF PLATS PAGE 15; THE NORTH 41.5FT OF LOT 461. THE NORTH 41.5FT OF LOT 462.

Lot Description

Level
Yes

Street Type

Paved
Yes
Public
Yes

Utilities Attached

Cable Connected
Yes
High Speed Internet
Yes
Natural Gas Connected
Yes
Phone Connected
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

Shingle
Yes

Parking Features

Detached
Yes

Heat Source

Natural Gas
Yes

Sale Conditions

None
Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air
Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT
0
Total Lower SQFT
748

Basement Rooms

Basement Finished SQFT
0
Total Basement SQFT
0

Driveway

Unpaved
Yes

Substructure

Full
Yes

Additional Items

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes

Appliances

Dryer
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Water Heater

Natural Gas
Yes

Exterior Features

3 Season Room
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Porch(es)
Yes

Landscape

Garden Area
Yes

Architectural Style

Traditional
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Property Features

Laundry Features: In Basement Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding Roofing: Shingle Substructure: Full Lot Description: Level Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Connected; Phone Connected Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s) Appliances: Dryer; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Water Heater: Natural Gas Exterior Features: 3 Season Room Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es) Landscape: Garden Area Parking Features: Detached Architectural Style: Traditional Driveway: Unpaved Street Type: Paved; Public Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Possession: Close Of Escrow Sale Conditions: None

Room Information

Room NameLengthWidth
Bathroom 26.305.33
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 39.3913.00
Bedroom 49.399.68
Bedroom 5
Kitchen
Living Room
Living Room9.3913.00
Primary Bathroom9.428.82
Primary Bedroom15.4211.94
IDX
Listing Office: AARE
Listing Agent: Jonathan Hazeltine
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: June - 29 - 2026
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