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118 W EMERSON ST

KALAMAZOO, MI 49001
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,344 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
3,920 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1921
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$275 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$9,300 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$9,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$18,600

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.19 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyKALAMAZOO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Milwood Magnet SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 mi
E
Woods Lake Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.9 mi
H
Loy Norrix High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 mi

District: Kalamazoo Public School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 49001These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.113
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.74
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.20

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.20,896
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,679 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58,442
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$69,761
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.46%

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How this home compares

118 W Emerson St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Kalamazoo County
  • Older than 88% of homes in Kalamazoo County

How it measures up in Kalamazoo 49001

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Kalamazoo 49001.

Living area1,344 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,203 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Lot size3,920 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1921
OlderTypical 1929Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 118 W Emerson St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouthsideKalamazoo 49001Kalamazoo County
Living areabigger than1,344 ft²62% of homes64% of homes41% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,920 ft²12% of homes8% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than192170% of homes36% of homes12% of homes

About 118 W Emerson St

When did 118 W Emerson St, Kalamazoo, MI last sell?

118 W Emerson St, Kalamazoo, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 118 W Emerson St, Kalamazoo, MI?

118 W Emerson St, Kalamazoo, MI has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,344 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 118 W Emerson St, Kalamazoo, MI built?

118 W Emerson St, Kalamazoo, MI was built in 1921, making it 105 years old.

What schools serve 118 W Emerson St, Kalamazoo, MI?

118 W Emerson St, Kalamazoo, MI is assigned to Milwood Magnet School (middle), rated B-; Woods Lake Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Loy Norrix High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Kalamazoo Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 118 W Emerson St, Kalamazoo, MI compare to other homes in Kalamazoo 49001?

Among the 6,792 homes in Kalamazoo 49001, it is bigger than 64% of them (1,344 ft² against a typical 1,203 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (3,920 ft² against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 36% of them (1921 against a typical 1929). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 118 W Emerson St, Kalamazoo, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 118 W Emerson St, Kalamazoo, MI was $275. The county assessed it at $9,300.

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