Discover your next dream home in Portage! This sprawling ranch-style residence is ready for its new owner—could it be you? With just one owner since it was built, this home boasts charming hardwood floors, two cozy fireplaces, and a delightful four-season porch. Enjoy the spacious yard, perfect for outdoor activities and relaxation. Don't miss out on the chance to make this wonderful property your own!
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$284,000
1527 Forest Dr, Portage, MI 49002
3beds
2,150sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1965
0.46 Acres Lot
$327,000 Zestimate®
$132/sqft
$2,340 Estimated rent
Home value
$327,000
$311,000 - $347,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Nancy M Simmons 269-342-2618,
RE/MAX Advantage
Bought with:
Odis W Stevens, 6501450655
Strong Properties, LLC
Melody Stirk, 6501153857
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 24040895
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Dining area
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Gas Oven, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Center Island, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Recreation Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,750
- Total interior livable area: 2,150 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 400
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Attached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.46 Acres
- Dimensions: 90 x 221
- Features: Sidewalk, Shrubs/Hedges
Details
- Parcel number: 1005640055O
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1965
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Newell's West Lake
Location
- Region: Portage
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $132/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $92,262
- Annual tax amount: $3,999
- Date on market: 8/7/2024
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/16/2024 | Sold | $284,000-2%$132/sqft |
Source:  MichRIC #24040895 Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2024 | Pending sale | $289,900$135/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #24040895 Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2024 | Price change | $289,900-16.2%$135/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #24040895 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2024 | Price change | $345,900-2.4%$161/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #24033426 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2024 | Listed for sale | $354,527$165/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $186,300 +13.3% |
| 2024 | -- | $164,500 +21.6% |
| 2023 | -- | $135,300 +10.5% |
| 2022 | -- | $122,400 +7.7% |
| 2021 | -- | $113,700 +2.7% |
| 2020 | -- | $110,700 +26.2% |
| 2018 | -- | $87,700 +0.8% |
| 2017 | -- | $87,000 -3.1% |
| 2016 | -- | $89,800 +3.7% |
| 2015 | -- | $86,600 +6.7% |
| 2014 | -- | $81,200 +7.7% |
| 2013 | -- | $75,400 -3.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $78,300 -2.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $80,000 -4.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $84,100 -6.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $89,700 -2.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $92,000 +11.7% |
| 2004 | -- | $82,400 +32.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $62,200 +3% |
| 2002 | -- | $60,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 49002
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 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
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Portage Central High School
Source: MichRIC. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
$327,000
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- Michigan
- Kalamazoo County
- Portage
- 49002
- 1527 Forest Dr
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