Charming 3+ Bedroom Home in a PrimePortage Location
This lovely 3+ bedroom home is the perfect retreat for you and your family. The living room isbathed in natural light from the Southern exposure making your mornings brightand welcoming. (You can even catch a glimpse of West Lake) The deck off the cheerful kitchen is spacious and offers a peaceful view of the spacious backyard.
The property is conveniently located with frontage on both Forest Dr. and Lake Ave., providing easy access. A delightful small hip-roof barn adds character to the property, offering additional charm and functionality. Perfect for a car buff or a home handy person.
Also, the main floor there are 3 bedrooms, while the finished basement includes a cozy family room and three versatile work rooms.
Sold
$260,000
1511 Forest Dr, Portage, MI 49002
3beds
2,080sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1980
0.46 Acres Lot
$269,000 Zestimate®
$125/sqft
$2,350 Estimated rent
Home value
$269,000
$239,000 - $301,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Nancy M Simmons 269-342-2618,
RE/MAX Advantage
Bought with:
John R Leinaar
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI
Greg S Miller, 6506043053
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 25013651
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Basement, In Bathroom, Washer Hookup
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Windows: Replacement
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,040
- Total interior livable area: 2,080 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,040
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Attached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.46 Acres
- Dimensions: 91 x 222
- Features: Level, Sidewalk
Details
- Parcel number: 1005640052O
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1980
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Plat of Newell West Lake Park Lot 52 and 53
Location
- Region: Portage
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $125/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $68,487
- Annual tax amount: $2,024
- Date on market: 5/5/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA,VA Loan,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/11/2025 | Sold | $260,000$125/sqft |
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| 5/5/2025 | Pending sale | $260,000$125/sqft |
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| 5/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $260,000$125/sqft |
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| 4/8/2025 | Pending sale | $260,000$125/sqft |
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| 4/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $260,000$125/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $109,800 +12.7% |
| 2024 | -- | $97,400 +19.5% |
| 2023 | -- | $81,500 +9.7% |
| 2022 | -- | $74,300 +6.3% |
| 2021 | -- | $69,900 +5% |
| 2020 | -- | $66,600 +9.2% |
| 2018 | -- | $61,000 +3.9% |
| 2017 | -- | $58,700 -5% |
| 2016 | -- | $61,800 +3.3% |
| 2015 | -- | $59,800 +6.2% |
| 2014 | -- | $56,300 +6.8% |
| 2013 | -- | $52,700 -3.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $54,500 -1.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $55,500 -4.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $58,000 -5.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $61,400 -2.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $62,800 +10.6% |
| 2004 | -- | $56,800 +11.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $51,100 +3% |
| 2002 | -- | $49,600 |
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Neighborhood: 49002
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- 7/10Central Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1 mi
- 8/10Portage Central Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 9/10Portage Central High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
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Estimated market value
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- Kalamazoo County
- Portage
- 49002
- 1511 Forest Dr
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