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    1517 Spruce Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49008

    4beds
    2,561sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1924
    0.5 Acres Lot
    $589,100 Zestimate®
    $230/sqft
    $2,933 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $589,100

    $560,000 - $619,000

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    What's special

    Fenced yardSnack barRefinished hardwood floorsSport courtCompletely updated interiorFresh paint throughoutPrivate hilltop backyard oasis
    Step into timeless elegance with this beautifully renovated historic home on Spruce Drive in Kalamazoo. Nestled in the sought-after Winchell neighborhood, this stunning residence seamlessly blends classic charm with sophisticated modern updates, offering the perfect balance of character and contemporary living. Set on multiple large spacious lots, this standout home offers incredible space, privacy, and style in one of the area's most desirable neighborhoods. Inside, you'll find a completely updated interior featuring refinished hardwood floors, fresh paint throughout. A stunning new kitchen with quartz countertops, a stylish backsplash, and stainless steel appliances, and a snack bar all designed to be the heart of the home. Elegant details like crown molding, chair rail accents, and a classic staircase add warmth and character, while the generous layout provides four spacious upper-level bedrooms, including a primary suite with a huge walk-in closet, flexible sitting or office space, and a charming en suite with a clawfoot tub. A secondary bedroom offers the perfect office or nursery and features a beautifully finished attached bathroom with gorgeous tile floors, a walk-in shower with rain head and body sprays, and warm cabinetry. The other two rooms are full of light and very spacious. The home also offers abundant storage and valuable updates, including a newer roof, gas fireplace insert, water heater, and a home warranty for added peace of mind. Designed for both everyday living and entertaining, the bright main floor opens to an 8-foot slider leading to a private hilltop backyard oasis complete with a patio, sport court, and fenced yard, along with a screened-in porch on the front of the home featuring a newer hot tub for year-round enjoyment. Ideally located near the Kalamazoo Country Club and just minutes from downtown Kalamazoo near Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo College this home offers easy access to dining, grocery stores, entertainment, and major highways, all walking distance to Winchell Elementary and Maple Street middle school within the highly sought-after Kalamazoo Promise school district. Walkable and bikeable neighborhood close to Kleinstuck Preserve, Asylum Lake Preserve, Woods Lake Park and Oakwood Shopping Plaza. Move-in ready and full of character, this exceptional home truly has it all. You'll be delighted you made this extraordinary home yours.

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    Listed by:

    Kelli Scheffers 269-377-4761,

    eXp Realty LLC

    Bought with:

    Molly Chipouras, 6501436820

    M2 Real Estate Collective

    Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26032455MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Rented
    • Laundry: In Basement, Sink
    Features
    • Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen
    • Flooring: Tile, Wood
    • Windows: Bay/Bow, Window Treatments
    • Basement: Full
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,481
    • Total interior livable area: 2,561 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 80

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage Faces Side, Garage Door Opener, Attached
    • Garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Scrn Porch
    • Has spa: Yes
    • Spa features: Hot Tub Spa
    Lot
    • Size: 0.5 Acres
    • Dimensions: 124 x 151 IRR
    • Features: Level, Sidewalk, Rolling Hills, Ground Cover, Shrubs/Hedges
    Details
    • Parcel number: 0628116028

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Traditional
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Stucco
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1924
    Details
    • Warranty included: Yes

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Kalamazoo

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $230/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $161,379
    • Annual tax amount: $8,151
    • Date on market: 6/27/2026
    • Listing terms: Cash,FHA,VA Loan,Conventional
    • Road surface type: Paved

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/28/2026Sold$589,000-9.4%$230/sqft
    Source: MichRIC #26032455 Report a problem
    7/28/2026Pending sale$650,000$254/sqft
    Source: MichRIC #26032455 Report a problem
    6/27/2026Listed for sale$650,000+73.3%$254/sqft
    Source: MichRIC #26032455 Report a problem
    1/24/2020Listing removed--
    Source: Auction.com Report a problem
    1/9/2020Price change--
    Source: Auction.com Report a problem
    6/20/2013Listed for sale$375,000+4.2%$146/sqft
    Source: Prudential Preferred, REALTORS #13036204 Report a problem
    12/11/2003Sold$360,000$141/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2026$8,060 +3%$247,600 +0.7%
    2025$7,828 +4.8%$245,900 +5.6%
    2024$7,470 $232,900 +13.1%
    2023-- $205,900 +9.9%
    2022-- $187,400 +6.8%
    2021-- $175,500 +3.9%
    2020-- $168,900 +16%
    2018-- $145,600 +2%
    2017$6,257 $142,700 +4.1%
    2016$6,257 $137,100 +4.7%
    2015$6,257 $130,900 +7.9%
    2014$6,257 $121,300 +5%
    2013-- $115,500 +2%
    2012-- $113,200 -3.5%
    2011-- $117,300 +0.8%
    2010-- $116,400 -0.3%
    2009-- $116,700 -6.2%
    2008-- $124,400 +5.6%
    2004-- $117,800 +5.8%
    2003-- $111,300 +6.3%
    2002-- $104,750 +12.8%
    2001-- $92,900
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Oakland-Winchell

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