Welcome to 218 Nelson Ave, a gem nestled on a quiet dead-end street just minutes from WMU, Kalamazoo College, and vibrant downtown Kalamazoo! This charming home is eligible for the Kalamazoo Promise and features 2 spacious bedrooms, 1 full bath, and a full-size basement offering endless potential. Recent updates include new appliances, electrical and plumbing upgrades, and a refreshed bathroom with a new tub and sink. Enjoy low utility costs thanks to the exceptional insulation of this solidly built home, while the fenced-in backyard provides a private oasis for relaxation or entertaining. With the convenience of a 2-car tandem garage and a location close to shops, restaurants, and free campus bus routes, this home combines comfort, efficiency, and prime accessibility.
Sold
$135,000
218 Nelson Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
2beds
800sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1926
5,227.2 Square Feet Lot
$144,800 Zestimate®
$169/sqft
$1,420 Estimated rent
Home value
$144,800
$129,000 - $162,000
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Fenced-in backyardFull-size basementQuiet dead-end streetElectrical and plumbing upgradesRefreshed bathroomNew appliances
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Listed by:
Lucas Howard 616-893-6478,
Keller Williams GR East,
Luke Schrader 269-251-8445,
Keller Williams Realty SWM
Bought with:
Chris T Adrian
Adrian Real Estate
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 24060247
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Storms, Screens, Garden Window
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 800
- Total interior livable area: 800 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 5,227 sqft
- Dimensions: 41 x 132
- Features: Recreational
Details
- Parcel number: 0617420100
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1926
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Kalamazoo
- Subdivision: Kalamazoo Twp
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA,VA Loan,MSHDA,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2024 | Sold | $135,000-6.9%$169/sqft |
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| 11/23/2024 | Pending sale | $145,000$181/sqft |
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| 11/20/2024 | Listed for sale | $145,000-3.3%$181/sqft |
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| 10/9/2024 | Listing removed | $149,900$187/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #24046510 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2024 | Price change | $149,900-9.1%$187/sqft |
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| 9/4/2024 | Listed for sale | $164,900+43.3%$206/sqft |
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| 3/31/2021 | Sold | $115,100+254.2%$144/sqft |
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| 11/2/2012 | Sold | $32,500+25%$41/sqft |
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| 8/3/2012 | Listed for sale | $26,000-70.5%$33/sqft |
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| 11/23/2011 | Sold | $88,156+5.1%$110/sqft |
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| 4/18/2006 | Sold | $83,900$105/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,848 +5% | $68,500 +8.2% |
| 2024 | $2,712 | $63,300 +22.4% |
| 2023 | -- | $51,700 +11.2% |
| 2022 | -- | $46,500 +11.8% |
| 2021 | -- | $41,600 +8.1% |
| 2020 | -- | $38,500 +16.3% |
| 2018 | -- | $33,100 +3.4% |
| 2017 | -- | $32,000 +5.3% |
| 2016 | -- | $30,400 +1% |
| 2015 | -- | $30,100 +6.4% |
| 2014 | -- | $28,300 -9% |
| 2013 | -- | $31,100 -6% |
| 2012 | -- | $33,100 -4.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $34,800 -4.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $36,600 -3.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $38,000 -5% |
| 2008 | -- | $40,000 +8.1% |
| 2004 | -- | $37,000 +9.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $33,900 +6.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $31,800 +5.6% |
| 2001 | -- | $30,100 |
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Neighborhood: Westwood
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Northglade Montessori SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.6 mi
- 7/10Linden Grove Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 6/10Kalamazoo Central High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 mi
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Estimated market value
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- Kalamazoo County
- Kalamazoo
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- Westwood
- 218 Nelson Ave
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