912 Wheaton Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008

Built in 1909, within what was once Charles Wheaton’s grape vineyard, this property has a lot size of 0.42 acres. Appraised for $205,000 in July 2026, prior to multiple interior and exterior renovations completed in November 2026. It features a Dutch Craftsman style inspired four-square design, with the exterior finished in heavy dash stucco pattern, insulated vinyl siding in modern craftsman colors. The interior boasts over-sized built-up base moldings, door and window casings, stripped, sanded, and restored in Early American stain with a satin varnish, or in the Kitchen painted white semi-gloss. Typical of early American homes it has many rooms, each designed and constructed with a purpose, and its balloon frame structure is rough-sawn pine in true dimensions (e.g., a 2"x4" is actual size), with hand-troweled plaster walls, and ceilings textured in fan, stippled, or dash stucco patterns -- reminiscent of the era. One of the best kept secrets of the Vine Street Historic Neighborhood, this home was/is NOT REGISTERED as historic, so it has not been subject to the regulations that may otherwise contribute to a larger carbon footprint. Progressively preserved, updated, and renovated over the past 15 years to respect and blend in with its neighbors, manage site conditions, and improve accessibility. Modern upgrades completed between 2024 and 2026 include insulated vinyl siding, new flooring, Hickory cabinets, modern LG smart appliances, butcherblock Acacia counter tops, deep stainless-steel sink, garbage disposal, brushed nickel faucets, cabinets, sinks, commodes, fixtures, and vanity mirrors, lighting, home automation, and integrated security systems. In the finished attic (~425 sq ft used as a Master Bedroom though ceiling height disqualifies for finished living space calculations), a GE multi-mode portable mini-split unit provides the heating, cooling, and air conditioning for the attic space while two dormers offer views of Wheaton Avenue. A high-efficiency furnace (natural gas) and central air conditioning with new ductwork, UV “B” light, gas line, and PEX water lines were installed in 2017. The basement is unfinished, with its foundation walls constructed of compacted earth and cement (a.k.a., a Michigan basement) multiple racking steel shelves for storage, an open laundry area with smart LG HE washer and dryer (paired), utility sink, Richmond 50 gal gas water heater, a Kinetico® whole-house carbon-filter water softener, with a reverse osmosis and multi-stage filter systems for drinking water. Its ~742 sq ft unattached (secured to piers) treated-wood deck was removed, enlarged, and reconstructed to MI building code in 2026, with sufficient grilling seating, and dining areas, a ramp and multiple staircases provide access to the side yards, main parking and fire pit areas at the rear. Upgraded NEC code compliant 200A electrical service with an emergency generator wall plug, manual power and fire department disconnects in 2026. The approximately 9,000 sq ft of fenced yard is planted with medicinal herbs, fruit trees, flowers, and raised garden beds for organic urban gardening, with solar LED accent and motion lighting. A reconstructed 13'x20' carriage house and a separate greenhouse of similar dimensions planned for Spring 2027. Home automation controlled by integrated Amazon Alexa (or Google Assistant) compatible devices for lighting, temperature, and security systems. Multiple fixed and pivotable security cameras comprise an expandable CCTV system to provide continuous monitoring, recording, and event-based logging of the entire homestead, viewed via dedicated monitor, or toggling to a smart TV input (secure WiFi), or via a mobile smartphone application with AI playback. Walking distance to Waldo Stadium, WMU, Kalamazoo College, the downtown business district, restaurants, Kalamazoo Public Library, YMCA, shopping, arts, entertainment, and public transportation. 10 min to train. 7 mi to AZO. KPS District. Kalamazoo Promise.