Welcome to 824 Franklin St in Kalamazoo — a spacious early-1900s traditional home full of character, built-ins, and original charm. This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home features tall ceilings, beautiful hardwood flooring believed to be oak/cherry, original wood trim, multiple living and dining spaces, and a large covered front porch. The kitchen is a standout feature, offering beautiful custom cabinets, generous storage, updated countertops, and plenty of functional space. The kitchen and bathroom were updated approximately 9–10 years ago. Additional updates include a roof approximately 4 years old, furnace replaced last year, windows approximately 4 years old, and a redone chimney liner. The home also includes a Michigan basement, attic space, detached garage, fenced backyard, and two combined driveways for additional parking. Conveniently located near downtown Kalamazoo, shopping, schools, parks, and major routes.
For sale
Price cut: $15K (8/24)
$170,000
824 Franklin St, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
3beds
1,396sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1915
4,791 Square Feet Lot
$165,700 Zestimate®
$122/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Detached garageFenced backyardTall ceilingsOriginal charmLarge covered front porchGenerous storageUpdated countertops
- 24 days |
- 356 |
- 10 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Troy Schearer 989-708-2430,
JPAR - Great Lakes Bay Region 989-349-3039
Source: MiRealSource,MLS#: 50217104
Originating MLS: Saginaw Board of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Saginaw Board of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 196
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
Bathroom 1
- Level: Second
Kitchen
- Area: 224
- Dimensions: 14 x 16
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Features
- Basement: Michigan Basement
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,196
- Total interior livable area: 1,396 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,396
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Frontage type: Road
- Frontage length: 44
Lot
- Size: 4,791 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 4792
Details
- Parcel number: 0626165042
- Special conditions: Private
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- Year built: 1915
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sanitary
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Rose Hill
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Kalamazoo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $122/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $182,800
- Annual tax amount: $1,805
- Date on market: 8/3/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 24 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$165,700
$157,000 - $174,000
$1,531/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/24/2026 | Price change | $170,000-8.1%$122/sqft |
Source:  MiRealSource #50217104 Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $185,000+131.5%$133/sqft |
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| 12/29/2018 | Listing removed | $79,900$57/sqft |
Source: Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR, Inc. #18030778 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2018 | Listed for sale | $79,900+3.9%$57/sqft |
Source: Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR, Inc. #18030778 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2018 | Listing removed | $76,900$55/sqft |
Source: Five Star Real Estate (Grandv) #17057036 Report a problem | ||
| 2/2/2018 | Price change | $76,900-3.8%$55/sqft |
Source: Five Star Real Estate (Grandv) #17057036 Report a problem | ||
| 11/24/2017 | Listed for sale | $79,900+6.1%$57/sqft |
Source: Five Star Real Estate (Grandv) #17057036 Report a problem | ||
| 12/18/2014 | Listing removed | $75,329$54/sqft |
Source: Jaqua Realtors, Inc. #14035887 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2014 | Price change | $75,329-9.1%$54/sqft |
Source: Jaqua Realtors, Inc. #14035887 Report a problem | ||
| 12/28/2013 | Listed for sale | $82,900+3.6%$59/sqft |
Source: Prudential Preferred, REALTORS #13069896 Report a problem | ||
| 12/22/2003 | Sold | $80,000$57/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,753 +4.8% | $91,400 +10.4% |
| 2024 | $1,673 | $82,800 +12.7% |
| 2023 | -- | $73,500 +16.7% |
| 2022 | -- | $63,000 +11.5% |
| 2021 | -- | $56,500 +7% |
| 2020 | -- | $52,800 +35.4% |
| 2018 | -- | $39,000 +5.1% |
| 2017 | $1,333 | $37,100 +7.8% |
| 2016 | $1,333 | $34,400 +20.3% |
| 2015 | $1,333 | $28,600 +14.4% |
| 2014 | $1,333 | $25,000 -0.4% |
| 2013 | -- | $25,100 +1.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $24,800 -27.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $34,300 -6% |
| 2010 | -- | $36,500 -5.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $38,800 -9.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $42,800 +19.9% |
| 2004 | -- | $35,700 +10.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $32,350 +8.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $29,800 +15.7% |
| 2001 | -- | $25,750 |
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Neighborhood: Edison
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Milwood Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 6/10Milwood Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 8/10Loy Norrix High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Kalamazoo Public School District
Source: MiRealSource. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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