741 Calico Avenue, Portage, MI 49002

$479,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,620 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 143,312 Status: Active
Current Price: $479,000 List Date: 10/30/2025 Last Modified: 12/15/2025

Description

HUGE PRICE DROP! Highly Motivated Seller! Hard to find, 3.29 park-like acres in the heart of Portage, gorgeous ranch with walkout basement! This property blends modern updates with timeless character. The main level features a striking living room that feels like a work of art—vaulted ceilings with wood plank walls and ceiling, expansive windows framing the natural surroundings, and a wood-burning fireplace as the centerpiece. The open kitchen and dining area showcase high-quality cabinetry, gorgeous quartz countertops, a large center island, commercial-grade appliances including refrigerator and gas range. A sliding door leads to the back deck, ideal for entertaining or enjoying peaceful views. Three bedrooms and a full bath are located on the main level, with two bedrooms and one bath along a private hallway—an effortless conversion to a primary ensuite with the addition of a door.

Supplements: Both bathrooms have been extensively renovated with custom tile work and luxurious fixtures. Every detail has been thoughtfully updated to make the home feel like new. The walkout lower level offers a large family room with another wood-burning fireplace, two (possibly three) additional bedrooms, a full bath, large storm shelter and walkout patio. Outside, you'll find a 32x40 oversized three-car garage with an attached workshop. The property also includes a separate parcel on South Shore, presenting future split/development potential with city approval to break off the western wooded area. With 1,620 sq ft on the main level and 1,388 finished sq ft in the lower level, this home provides abundant living space in a serene natural setting. All this, just minutes from West Lake Nature Preserve, South Westnedge Park, Lakeview Park, and the Portage lakes - perfect for lake lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. A private oasis in the heart of Portage, near restaurants, shops, the airport and 45 minutes to the white sand beaches of Lake Michigan!

More Information MLS# 25055828

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets: Organdy St and Corduroy St Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence Municipality: Portage City

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale: For Sale List Price/SqFt: 295.68 Ownership Type: Private Owned

General Property Info

New Construction: No Lot Dimensions: Irregular Shape Road Frontage: 66 Garage Y/N: Yes Garage Spaces: 3 Fireplace: Yes Total Fireplaces: 2 Waterfront: No Income Property: No Basement: Yes Total Rooms AG: 7 Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 3008 SqFt Above Grade: 1620 Below Grade Finished SqFt: 1388 Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 232 Building Total SqFt: 3240 Total Beds Above Grade: 3 Main Level Primary: Yes Stories: 1 School District: Portage Elementary School: Lake Center Elementary School High School: Portage Central High School Middle School: Portage Central Middle School Association YN: No Lot Measurement: Acres Lot Acres: 3.29 Lot Square Footage: 143312 Year Built: 1975 Total Bedrooms: 5 Full Baths: 2 Total Baths: 2

Tax Info

Taxable Value: 115170 SEV: 234300 For Tax Year: 2025 Seller's Annual Property Tax: 5070.39 Tax Year: 2025 Homestead %: 100 Spec Assessment & Type: None Zoning: R-1B Tax ID #: 10-00027-105-O

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: HUGE PRICE DROP! Highly Motivated Seller! Hard to find, 3.29 park-like acres in the heart of Portage, gorgeous ranch with walkout basement! This property blends modern updates with timeless character. The main level features a striking living room that feels like a work of art—vaulted ceilings with wood plank walls and ceiling, expansive windows framing the natural surroundings, and a wood-burning fireplace as the centerpiece. The open kitchen and dining area showcase high-quality cabinetry, gorgeous quartz countertops, a large center island, commercial-grade appliances including refrigerator and gas range. A sliding door leads to the back deck, ideal for entertaining or enjoying peaceful views. Three bedrooms and a full bath are located on the main level, with two bedrooms and one bath along a private hallway—an effortless conversion to a primary ensuite with the addition of a door. Legal: See attached documents

Lot Description

Wooded: 1

Street Type

Paved: 1 Public: 1

Sewer

Public Sewer: 1

Water

Well: 1

Terms Available

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Mineral Rights

Unknown: 1

Laundry Features

Main Level: 1

Exterior Material

Brick: 1

Roofing

Composition: 1

Parking Features

Detached: 1

Heat Source

Natural Gas: 1

Sale Conditions

None: 1

Heat Type

Forced Air: 1

Air Conditioning

Central Air: 1

Access Feat

Accessibility Features: No

Upper Rooms

Total Baths Above Grade: 1

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms: 3 Main Full Baths: 1 Main Level SQFT: 1620

Lower Rooms

Lower Bedrooms: 2 Lower Full Baths: 1 Lower Finished SQFT: 1388 Total Lower SQFT: 1620

Basement Rooms

Basement Finished SQFT: 0 Total Basement SQFT: 0

Driveway

Asphalt: 1

Substructure

Walk-Out Access: 1

Kitchen Features

Center Island: 1 Eating Area: 1 Mud Room Access: 1 Pantry: 1 Snack Bar: 1

Fireplace

Family Room: 1 Living Room: 1 Wood Burning: 1

Additional Items

Basement Finished: 1 Ceiling Fan(s): 1 Garage Door Opener: 1

Appliances

Dishwasher: 1 Dryer: 1 Microwave: 1 Range: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Washer: 1 Water Softener Owned: 1

Patio and Porch Features

Patio: 1 Deck: 1

Landscape

Garden Area: 1 Underground Sprinkler: 1

Architectural Style

Ranch: 1

Possession

Negotiable: 1

Location Property Info

County: Kalamazoo Street #: 741 Street Name: Calico Suffix: Avenue State: MI Zip Code: 49002 Zip (4): 7015 Area: Greater Kalamazoo - K

OfficeContract Info

Status: Active List Price: $479,000 Current Price: $479,000 Listing Date: 2025-10-30

Remarks Misc

Directions: Head south on S Westnedge Ave Turn left onto Calico - property at the end before road turns south

Property Features

Laundry Features: Main Level Exterior Material: Brick Roofing: Composition Substructure: Walk-Out Access Lot Description: Wooded Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Well Kitchen Features: Center Island; Eating Area; Mud Room Access; Pantry; Snack Bar Fireplace: Family Room; Living Room; Wood Burning Additional Items: Basement Finished; Ceiling Fan(s); Garage Door Opener Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Owned Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Air Conditioning: Central Air Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Patio Landscape: Garden Area; Underground Sprinkler Parking Features: Detached Architectural Style: Ranch Driveway: Asphalt Street Type: Paved; Public Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional Possession: Negotiable Sale Conditions: None
Listing Office: Five Star Real Estate
Listing Agent: Kerry L Keefer Fischer
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Last Updated: December - 15 - 2025
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