8811 Waruf Avenue, Portage, MI 49002

New Listing
$889,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,702 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 9,148 Status: Coming Soon
Current Price: $889,000 List Date: 5/11/2026 Last Modified: 5/11/2026

Overview

Description

Priced per updated appraisal last fall. Main lake house is a 3bed 2bath, newly renovated. Traditional floorplan (not open concept). Hardwood floors in living/dining rooms with wood burning FP. Master on main, with 2 additional bedrms upstairs along with laundry and den. All season room overlooks the lake and deck. Basement has a finished rec room, root cellar, and tons of storage. The detached 3 car garage is two story with a 720sf guesthouse that includes full size kitchen with w/d, 1 bedrm with walk-in closet, and full bath. This is a legal grandfathered-in rental unit per the City that has been getting $1600. Outside you'll find a garden space with raised beds, multiple porches/patios, and lakeside a huge bi-level deck, and more storage in shed behind garage. New walk-in custom closet upstairs and new kitchen backsplash installed.

Listing Details MLS# 26021379

Location Property Info

County
Kalamazoo
Street #
8811
Street Name
Waruf
Suffix
Avenue
State
MI
Zip Code
49002
Zip (4)
6547

General Property Info

New Construction
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Acres
0.21
Lot Square Footage
9148
Lot Dimensions
58x216
Year Built
1914
Road Frontage
58
Garage Y/N
Yes
Garage Spaces
3
Fireplace
Yes
Total Fireplaces
Yes
Income Property
Yes
Total Rooms AG
14
Total Fin SqFt All Levels
3020
SqFt Above Grade
2702
Below Grade Finished SqFt
318
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt
976
Building Total SqFt
3020
Total Beds Above Grade
4
Total Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
3
Total Baths
3
Main Level Primary
Yes
Stories
2
School District
Portage
Elementary School
Central Elementary School
Middle School
Portage Central Middle School
High School
Portage Central High School
# of Outbuildings
Yes
Association YN
No
Waterfront
Yes
Body of Water
Long Lake
Statewide Lakes & Rivers
Long Lake
Basement
Yes

Tax Info

Tax ID #
10-06900-025-O
Taxable Value
154590
SEV
329100
For Tax Year
2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax
7241.36
Tax Year
2025
Homestead %
89
Spec Assessment & Type
Lake Pump
Zoning
R-1A

Remarks Misc

Directions
Sprinkle Rd-is South bound ONLY. Sprinkle heading south, pass Ramona Park turn left onto Lum headed toward lake. Turn right on Waruf house is on left with red siding.

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N
Yes
Water Frontage
30.55

More Information

Access Feat

Accessibility Features
No

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms
3
Upper Full Baths
2
Upper Level Square Feet
1408
Total Baths Above Grade
3

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms
Yes
Main Full Baths
Yes
Main Level SQFT
1294

Basement Rooms

Basement Finished SQFT
318
Total Basement SQFT
780

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets
Sprinkle Rd and Mahoney
Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Municipality
Portage City

Office/Contract Info

On-Market Date
2026-05-11
Auction or For Sale
For Sale
List Price/SqFt
329.02
Ownership Type
Broker/Agent Owned

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
Priced per updated appraisal last fall. Main lake house is a 3bed 2bath, newly renovated. Traditional floorplan (not open concept). Hardwood floors in living/dining rooms with wood burning FP. Master on main, with 2 additional bedrms upstairs along with laundry and den. All season room overlooks the lake and deck. Basement has a finished rec room, root cellar, and tons of storage. The detached 3 car garage is two story with a 720sf guesthouse that includes full size kitchen with w/d, 1 bedrm with walk-in closet, and full bath. This is a legal grandfathered-in rental unit per the City that has been getting $1600. Outside you'll find a garden space with raised beds, multiple porches/patios, and lakeside a huge bi-level deck, and more storage in shed behind garage. New walk-in custom closet upstairs and new kitchen backsplash installed.
Legal
RAMONA PARK LOT 25

Water Type

Lake
Yes

Water Fea. Amenities

All Sports
Yes
Private Frontage
Yes

Other Structures

Guest House
Yes

Street Type

Public
Yes

Util Avail at Street

Cable Available
Yes
Phone Available
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

Mineral Rights

Available
Yes

Laundry Features

Electric Dryer Hookup
Yes
Laundry Room
Yes
Other
Yes
Upper Level
Yes

Exterior Material

Stone
Yes
Vinyl Siding
Yes

Roofing

Metal
Yes
Stone
Yes

Parking Features

Detached
Yes
Garage Faces Side
Yes

Heat Source

Natural Gas
Yes

Sale Conditions

None
Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes
Wall Unit(s)
Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT
0
Total Lower SQFT
0

Driveway

Concrete
Yes
Gravel
Yes

Substructure

Crawl Space
Yes
Partial
Yes

Windows

Insulated Windows
Yes
Low-Emissivity Windows
Yes
Replacement
Yes
Screens
Yes

Kitchen Features

Center Island
Yes
Pantry
Yes

Fireplace

Living Room
Yes
Wood Burning
Yes

Additional Items

Basement Partially Finished
Yes
Ensuite
Yes
Guest Quarters
Yes
Sump Pump
Yes
Vaulted Ceilings
Yes
Window Treatments
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes
Water Softener Owned
Yes

Water Heater

Natural Gas
Yes

Exterior Features

3 Season Room
Yes
Balcony
Yes

Fencing

Fenced Back
Yes
Chain Link
Yes
Front Yard
Yes
Other
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Patio
Yes
Porch(es)
Yes
Covered
Yes
Deck
Yes

Flooring

Carpet
Yes
Ceramic Tile
Yes
Laminate
Yes
Tile
Yes
Wood
Yes

Security Features

Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Yes
Smoke Detector(s)
Yes

Landscape

Decor Fence
Yes
Fruit Trees
Yes
Garden Area
Yes

Architectural Style

Other
Yes

Possession

Close Plus 6 to 29 Days
Yes
See Remarks
Yes

Property Features

Water Type: Lake Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Laundry Room; Other; Upper Level Exterior Material: Stone; Vinyl Siding Roofing: Metal; Stone Windows: Insulated Windows; Low-Emissivity Windows; Replacement; Screens Substructure: Crawl Space; Partial Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Connected; Phone Connected Util Avail at Street: Cable Available; Phone Available Kitchen Features: Center Island; Pantry Fireplace: Living Room; Wood Burning Additional Items: Basement Partially Finished; Ensuite; Guest Quarters; Sump Pump; Vaulted Ceilings; Window Treatments Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Owned Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Air Conditioning: Central Air; Wall Unit(s) Water Heater: Natural Gas Exterior Features: 3 Season Room; Balcony Fencing: Fenced Back; Chain Link; Front Yard; Other Flooring: Carpet; Ceramic Tile; Laminate; Tile; Wood Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Patio; Porch(es) Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s); Smoke Detector(s) Landscape: Decor Fence; Fruit Trees; Garden Area Other Structures: Guest House Parking Features: Detached; Garage Faces Side Architectural Style: Other Driveway: Concrete; Gravel Street Type: Public Mineral Rights: Available Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA Possession: Close Plus 6 to 29 Days; See Remarks Sale Conditions: None
IDX
Listing Office: Whitmore Realty Group, LLC
Listing Agent: Barbara A Sloan
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: May - 11 - 2026
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