1820 Oakland Drive, Kalamazoo, MI 49008

$215,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,334 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,970 Status: Pending
Current Price: $215,000 List Date: 10/17/2025 Last Modified: 2/12/2026

Description

EXCEPTIONAL VALUE! Timeless Charm Meets Modern Comfort in coveted Winchell neighborhood. This beautifully updated 3-bed, 1.5-bath home blends turn-of-the-century character with modern upgrade, just half a mile from WMU and minutes from vibrant downtown Kalamazoo. Original woodwork adds distinction to the living room and study, while the open-concept great room connects to a fenced deck and play area, perfect for entertaining. Recent improvements include exterior paint, energy-efficient upstairs windows, a renovated kitchen with island and breakfast bar, stylish bathroom tile, and updated electrical. The finished basement offers extra living space with a half bath — ideal for a media room, office, or guest suite. Outside, enjoy off-street parking and a Native Plant Garden that enhances curb appeal with Michigan's natural beauty. A rare opportunity in one of Kalamazoo's most desirable neighborhoods. Up to 3% concession for pts, closing costs and pre-paids, or AC installation.

More Information MLS# 25053647

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets: Howard and Evanston Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence Area: Greater Kalamazoo - K Municipality: Kalamazoo City

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale: For Sale List Price/SqFt: 161.17 Ownership Type: Private Owned

General Property Info

New Construction: No Lot Dimensions: 33x216 Road Frontage: 33 Garage Y/N: No Fireplace: No Total Fireplaces: 0 Waterfront: No Income Property: Yes Basement: Yes Total Rooms AG: 7 Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1334 SqFt Above Grade: 1334 Below Grade Finished SqFt: 300 Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 840 Building Total SqFt: 2407 Total Beds Above Grade: 3 Main Level Primary: No Stories: 2 School District: Kalamazoo # of Outbuildings: 0 Association YN: No Lot Measurement: Acres Lot Acres: 0.16 Lot Square Footage: 6970 Year Built: 1909 Total Bedrooms: 3 Full Baths: 1 Half Baths: 1 Total Baths: 2

Tax Info

Taxable Value: 71155 SEV: 82800 For Tax Year: 2024 Seller's Annual Property Tax: 3544 Tax Year: 2024 Homestead %: 100 Spec Assessment & Type: None Known Zoning: RS-5 Tax ID #: 06-28-103-004

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: EXCEPTIONAL VALUE! Timeless Charm Meets Modern Comfort in coveted Winchell neighborhood. This beautifully updated 3-bed, 1.5-bath home blends turn-of-the-century character with modern upgrade, just half a mile from WMU and minutes from vibrant downtown Kalamazoo. Original woodwork adds distinction to the living room and study, while the open-concept great room connects to a fenced deck and play area, perfect for entertaining. Recent improvements include exterior paint, energy-efficient upstairs windows, a renovated kitchen with island and breakfast bar, stylish bathroom tile, and updated electrical. The finished basement offers extra living space with a half bath — ideal for a media room, office, or guest suite. Outside, enjoy off-street parking and a Native Plant Garden that enhances curb appeal with Michigan's natural beauty. A rare opportunity in one of Kalamazoo's most desirable neighborhoods. Up to 3% concession for pts, closing costs and pre-paids, or AC installation. Legal: 11436 SECTION 28-2-11 COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF OAKLAND DRIVE 205FT SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE WEST LINE OF OAKLAND DRIVE FROM THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 28; THENCE NORTH 67-5/8DEG WEST 14 RODS; THENCE SOUTHERLY 2 RODS PARALLEL WITH THE WESTERLY LINE OF OAKLAND DRIVE; THENCE SOUTH 67-5/8DEG EAST TO THE WEST LINE OF OAKLAND DRIVE; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF OAKLAND

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N: No

Lot Description

Level: 1

Street Type

Paved: 1 Public: 1

Utilities Attached

Cable Connected: 1 High Speed Internet: 1 Natural Gas Connected: 1

Sewer

Public Sewer: 1

Water

Public: 1

Terms Available

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Mineral Rights

Unknown: 1

Laundry Features

Electric Dryer Hookup: 1

Exterior Material

Wood Siding: 1

Roofing

Composition: 1

Heat Source

Natural Gas: 1

Sale Conditions

None: 1

Heat Type

Hot Water: 1

Access Feat

Accessibility Features: No

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms: 3 Upper Full Baths: 1 Upper Level Square Feet: 723 Total Baths Above Grade: 1

Main Rooms

Main Level SQFT: 844

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT: 0 Total Lower SQFT: 0

Basement Rooms

Basement Half Baths: 1 Basement Finished SQFT: 140 Total Basement SQFT: 840

Driveway

Shared Unpaved: 1

Substructure

Full: 1

Windows

Insulated Windows: 1 Replacement: 1 Screens: 1 Storms: 1

Kitchen Features

Center Island: 1 Eating Area: 1 Pantry: 1 Snack Bar: 1

Additional Items

Basement Partially Finished: 1 Ceiling Fan(s): 1

Appliances

Dryer: 1 Range: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Washer: 1

Water Heater

Natural Gas: 1

Fencing

Fenced Back: 1

Patio and Porch Features

Deck: 1

Flooring

Wood: 1

Landscape

Flower Garden: 1 Garden Area: 1 Ground Cover: 1 Shrubs/Hedges: 1

Architectural Style

Traditional: 1

Possession

Close Of Escrow: 1

Location Property Info

County: Kalamazoo Street #: 1820 Street Name: Oakland Suffix: Drive State: MI Zip Code: 49008 Zip (4): 1854

OfficeContract Info

Status: Pending List Price: $215,000 Current Price: $215,000 Listing Date: 2025-10-17

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date: 2026-02-11

Property Features

Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup Exterior Material: Wood Siding Roofing: Composition Windows: Insulated Windows; Replacement; Screens; Storms Substructure: Full Lot Description: Level Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Connected Kitchen Features: Center Island; Eating Area; Pantry; Snack Bar Additional Items: Basement Partially Finished; Ceiling Fan(s) Appliances: Dryer; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Hot Water Water Heater: Natural Gas Fencing: Fenced Back Flooring: Wood Patio and Porch Features: Deck Landscape: Flower Garden; Garden Area; Ground Cover; Shrubs/Hedges Architectural Style: Traditional Driveway: Shared Unpaved Street Type: Paved; Public Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional Possession: Close Of Escrow Sale Conditions: None

Room Information

Kitchen Level: Main Dining Area Level: Main Bathroom 1 Level: Upper Primary Bedroom Level: Upper Bedroom 2 Level: Upper Bedroom 3 Level: Upper Living Room Level: Main Laundry Level: Basement Den Level: Main Bathroom 2 Level: Basement Recreation Level: Basement
Listing Office: City2Shore Valley Springs
Listing Agent: Paul E McIntyre
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Last Updated: February - 12 - 2026
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