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$315,001$273 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $134,900 on Dec 30, 2004

1221 FRANKLIN ST

KALAMAZOO, MI 49001
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,152 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.
1.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$315K
$297K low$333K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$134,900 · Dec 30, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,355 (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.$123,400 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$114,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$246,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyKALAMAZOO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.13
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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 · 0.7 mi
E
Milwood Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
H
Loy Norrix High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 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

1221 Franklin 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Edison
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Edison
  • Smaller than 73% of homes in Kalamazoo County
  • Among the largest lots in Edison
  • Newer than 85% of homes in Edison

What homes are worth in Kalamazoo 49001

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$71K$336K

This home is worth more than 97% of homes in Kalamazoo 49001.

How it measures up in Kalamazoo 49001

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

Estimated value$315,001
CheaperTypical $176,122Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$273
CheaperTypical $159Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,152 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,204 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Lot size1.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1929Newer

Newer than 63% of homes nearby

How 1221 Franklin St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEdisonKalamazoo 49001Kalamazoo County
Estimated valuepricier than$315,001almost all homes97% of homes62% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$273almost all homesalmost all homes91% of homes
Living areabigger than1,152 ft²39% of homes45% of homes27% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.13 acalmost all homesalmost all homes81% of homes
Year builtnewer than194085% of homes63% of homes21% of homes

About 1221 Franklin St

How much is 1221 Franklin St, Kalamazoo, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1221 Franklin St, Kalamazoo, MI is $315,001 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $297,321 to $332,681. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1221 Franklin St, Kalamazoo, MI last sell?

1221 Franklin St, Kalamazoo, MI last sold on Dec 30, 2004 for $134,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1221 Franklin St, Kalamazoo, MI?

1221 Franklin St, Kalamazoo, MI has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,152 square feet of living space and a 1.13-acre lot.

When was 1221 Franklin St, Kalamazoo, MI built?

1221 Franklin St, Kalamazoo, MI was built in 1940, making it 86 years old.

What schools serve 1221 Franklin St, Kalamazoo, MI?

1221 Franklin St, Kalamazoo, MI is assigned to Milwood Magnet School (middle), rated B-; Milwood Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; 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 1221 Franklin St, Kalamazoo, MI compare to other homes in Kalamazoo 49001?

Among the 6,792 homes in Kalamazoo 49001, it is worth more than 97% of them ($315,001 against a typical $176,122), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($273 against a typical $159), it is bigger than 45% of them (1,152 ft² against a typical 1,204 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (1.13 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 63% of them (1940 against a typical 1929). Measured against all of Kalamazoo County, it is worth more than 62% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1221 Franklin St, Kalamazoo, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1221 Franklin St, Kalamazoo, MI was $2,355. The county assessed it at $123,400.

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