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    221 Nelson Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49006

    3beds
    1,369sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1925
    6,534 Square Feet Lot
    $212,100 Zestimate®
    $155/sqft
    $1,509 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $212,100

    $201,000 - $223,000

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    What's special

    Private fenced backyard oasisFire pit areaOpen floor planProducing european plum treeExposed beam accentsUpdated flooring throughout
    Welcome home to this charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath bungalow offering over 1,000 square feet of inviting living space. Full of character and thoughtful touches, this home features an open floor plan, exposed beam accents, and updated flooring throughout.The main floor is designed for convenient living, featuring a spacious primary bedroom filled with natural light, a second bedroom perfect for guests, a home office, or nursery, and a full bathroom. The galley-style kitchen offers ample cabinet storage and overlooks the dining and living areas, creating a bright and connected space ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Upstairs, the versatile loft-style third bedroom showcases charming angled ceilings and can easily serve as a home office, creative studio, or additional living area.The basement provides abundant storage space and offers excellent potential for future finished living space. Outside, you'll discover a private, fenced backyard oasis complete with mature trees, a patio, fire pit area, and an established garden featuring rich, cultivated soil. Enjoy homegrown strawberries, asparagus, elderberries, ramps, herbs, native flowers, and more, with raised beds ready for annual plantings. The front yard adds even more charm with a thriving pollinator garden, perennial herbs, and a producing European plum tree.A spacious storage shed provides room for tools and outdoor equipment. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, entertainment, and schools, this unique property offers the perfect blend of comfort, character, and outdoor living.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Randy L Blankenship 269-365-1005,

    Real Broker LLC

    Bought with:

    Cheryl M Zablow, 6501449769

    Real Broker, LLC

    Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26026173MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 2
    Primary bedroom
    • Level: Main
    Bedroom 2
    • Level: Main
    Bedroom 3
    • Level: Upper
    Bathroom 1
    • Level: Main
    Dining area
    • Level: Main
    Kitchen
    • Level: Main
    Living room
    • Level: Main
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Basement
    Features
    • Ceiling Fan(s)
    • Flooring: Wood
    • Windows: Storms, Screens, Window Treatments
    • Basement: Full
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,369
    • Total interior livable area: 1,369 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Features
    • Stories: 2
    Lot
    • Size: 6,534 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 49 x 132
    • Features: Ground Cover, Shrubs/Hedges
    Details
    • Additional structures: Shed(s)
    • Parcel number: 0617420420

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Vinyl Siding
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1925

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Kalamazoo

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $155/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $61,256
    • Annual tax amount: $3,328
    • Date on market: 6/1/2026
    • Listing terms: Cash,FHA,VA Loan,Conventional
    • Electric utility on property: Yes
    • Road surface type: Paved

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/29/2026Sold$212,000$155/sqft
    Source: MichRIC #26026173 Report a problem
    6/10/2026Pending sale$212,000$155/sqft
    Source: MichRIC #26026173 Report a problem
    6/1/2026Listed for sale$212,000+57%$155/sqft
    Source: MichRIC #26026173 Report a problem
    7/15/2020Sold$135,000+3.9%$99/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    6/11/2020Pending sale$129,900$95/sqft
    Source: Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR, Inc. #20014694 Report a problem
    5/12/2020Listed for sale$129,900$95/sqft
    Source: Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR, Inc. #20014694 Report a problem
    5/12/2020Pending sale$129,900$95/sqft
    Source: Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR, Inc. #20014694 Report a problem
    5/7/2020Listed for sale$129,900+103.3%$95/sqft
    Source: Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR, Inc. #20014694 Report a problem
    10/16/2014Sold$63,900$47/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    8/5/2014Price change$63,900-14.7%$47/sqft
    Source: Jaqua Realtors, Inc. #14030325 Report a problem
    6/12/2014Price change$74,900-6.3%$55/sqft
    Source: Jaqua Realtors, Inc. #14030325 Report a problem
    5/24/2012Listed for sale$79,900$58/sqft
    Source: Jaqua Realtors, Inc. #12028645 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2026$3,328 +3.9%$83,100 +5.6%
    2025$3,204 +5%$78,700 +8.1%
    2024$3,051 $72,800 +14.5%
    2023-- $63,600 +12%
    2022-- $56,800 +11.8%
    2021-- $50,800 +10.2%
    2020-- $46,100 +17.6%
    2018-- $39,200 +5.7%
    2017-- $37,100 +3.6%
    2016-- $35,800 +0.3%
    2015-- $35,700 +4.7%
    2014-- $34,100 +3%
    2013-- $33,100 -6%
    2012-- $35,200 -4.9%
    2011-- $37,000 -4.9%
    2010-- $38,900 -3.7%
    2009-- $40,400 -5.4%
    2008-- $42,700 +20.6%
    2004-- $35,400 +8.9%
    2003-- $32,500 +6.6%
    2002-- $30,500 +5.5%
    2001-- $28,900
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Westwood

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