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  • Price cut: $19K (6/3)
    $870,000

    8811 Waruf Ave, Portage, MI 49002

    4beds
    3,020sqft
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    $6,403/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1914
    9,147 Square Feet Lot
    $835,800 Zestimate®
    $288/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Traditional floorplanMaster on mainNew kitchen backsplash installed
    Owner transferred! Main lake house is a 3bed 2bath renovated. Traditional floorplan (not open concept). Hdwd floors in living/dining rooms with wood burning FP. Master on main, with 2 additional bdrms upstairs along with laundry and den. All season room overlooks the lake and deck. Basement has a finished rec room, root cellar, and tons of storage. The detached 3 car garage is two story with a 720sf guesthouse that includes full size kitchen with w/d, 1 bdrm with walk-in closet, and full bath. This is a legal grandfathered-in rental unit per the City that has been getting $1600 mo. Outside you'll find a garden space with raised beds, multiple porches/patios, and lakeside a huge bi-level deck, and more storage in shed behind garage. New walk-in custom closet upstairs and new kitchen backsplash installed. Owner is real estate agent. Buyer to verify all information.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Barbara A Sloan 269-290-9185,

    Whitmore Realty Group, LLC 269-903-9908

    Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26021379MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      • Main level bedrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Forced Air
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Wall Unit(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
      • Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Other, Upper Level
      Features
      • Guest Quarters, Center Island, Pantry
      • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Tile, Wood
      • Windows: Low-Emissivity Windows, Screens, Replacement, Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
      • Basement: Crawl Space,Partial
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,702
      • Total interior livable area: 3,020 sqft
      • Finished area below ground: 318

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 3
      • Parking features: Garage Faces Side, Detached
      • Garage spaces: 3
      Features
      • Stories: 2
      • Exterior features: Balcony
      • Fencing: Chain Link,Front Yard,Other
      • On waterfront: Yes
      • Waterfront features: Lake
      • Body of water: Long Lake
      Lot
      • Size: 9,147 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 58 x 216
      Details
      • Parcel number: 1006900025O
      • Zoning description: R-1A

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Other
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Stone, Vinyl Siding
      • Roof: Metal,Stone
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1914

      Utilities & green energy

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

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
      Location
      • Region: Portage

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $288/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $154,590
      • Annual tax amount: $7,241
      • Date on market: 5/12/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,FHA,Conventional

        Estimated market value

        $835,800

        $794,000 - $878,000

        $2,773/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/3/2026Price change$870,000-2.1%$288/sqft
        Source: MichRIC #26021379 Report a problem
        5/12/2026Listed for sale$889,000-0.1%$294/sqft
        Source: MichRIC #26021379 Report a problem
        3/1/2026Listing removed$889,900$295/sqft
        Source: MichRIC #25054006 Report a problem
        10/20/2025Price change$889,900+1.1%$295/sqft
        Source: MichRIC #25054006 Report a problem
        7/31/2025Pending sale$879,900$291/sqft
        Source: MichRIC #25020444 Report a problem
        5/8/2025Listed for sale$879,900+10%$291/sqft
        Source: MichRIC #25020444 Report a problem
        8/20/2024Listing removed--
        Source: MichRIC #24022675 Report a problem
        5/9/2024Listed for sale$800,000+88.2%$265/sqft
        Source: MichRIC #24022675 Report a problem
        3/24/2021Listing removed--
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        6/30/2020Listing removed$425,000$141/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        2/9/2020Listed for sale$425,000+17.1%$141/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        10/1/2014Listing removed$362,900$120/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams Realty Kalamazoo Market Center #14029527 Report a problem
        7/9/2014Price change$362,900-3.2%$120/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams Realty Kalamazoo Market Center #14029527 Report a problem
        5/31/2014Listed for sale$374,900+53%$124/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams Realty Kalamazoo Market Center #14029527 Report a problem
        11/15/2013Listing removed$1,600$1/sqft
        Source: Jaqua Realtors Report a problem
        9/20/2013Listed for rent$1,600$1/sqft
        Source: Jaqua Realtors Report a problem
        7/14/2006Sold$245,000$81/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025-- $323,000 +19.5%
        2024-- $270,200 +20.6%
        2023-- $224,000 +23.3%
        2022-- $181,600 +18.3%
        2021-- $153,500 +5.1%
        2020-- $146,000 +13.8%
        2018-- $128,300 -1.8%
        2017-- $130,600 +9.2%
        2016-- $119,600 +3.5%
        2015-- $115,600 +11.5%
        2014-- $103,700 +4.3%
        2013-- $99,400 -4.5%
        2012-- $104,100 -5.4%
        2011-- $110,100 -4.3%
        2010-- $115,100 +5%
        2009-- $109,600 -1.7%
        2008-- $111,500 +19.6%
        2004-- $93,200 +2.5%
        2003-- $90,900 +39.2%
        2002-- $65,300
        Find assessor info on the county website

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 49002

        Getting around

        7 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        47 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Central Elementary School
        • Middle: Portage Central Middle School
        • 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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