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$181,647$233 / 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 92How 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 $171,251 on Jul 21, 2025

1229 FOSTER AVE

KALAMAZOO, MI 49048
2
Beds
1
Baths
780 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.
0.95 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.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$182K
$168K low$196K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$171,251 · Jul 21, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$956 (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.$42,600 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$15,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$85,200

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.15 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%
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.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.95
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

Transaction History(6)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

M
Milwood Magnet SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi
E
Edison AcademyD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.9 mi
H
Loy Norrix High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.2 mi

District: Kalamazoo Public School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 49048These 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.102
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.75
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.24

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.25,980
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.665 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,110
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76,414
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

1229 Foster Ave 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.

  • Worth less than 78% of homes in Kalamazoo County
  • Costs more per square foot than 92% of homes in Kalamazoo 49048
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Kalamazoo County
  • Has a bigger lot than 84% of homes in Kalamazoo 49048
  • Older than 79% of homes in Kalamazoo County

What homes are worth in Kalamazoo 49048

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

This home
$76K$521K

This home is worth more than 48% of homes in Kalamazoo 49048.

How it measures up in Kalamazoo 49048

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Kalamazoo 49048.

Estimated value$181,647
CheaperTypical $184,316Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$233
CheaperTypical $161Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Living area780 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,241 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size0.95 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 1229 Foster Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKalamazoo 49048Kalamazoo County
Estimated valuepricier than$181,64748% of homes22% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23392% of homes79% of homes
Living areabigger than780 ft²8% of homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.95 ac84% of homes78% of homes
Year builtnewer than194029% of homes21% of homes

About 1229 Foster Ave

How much is 1229 Foster Ave, Kalamazoo, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1229 Foster Ave, Kalamazoo, MI is $181,647 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $167,789 to $195,505. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1229 Foster Ave, Kalamazoo, MI last sell?

1229 Foster Ave, Kalamazoo, MI last sold on Jul 21, 2025 for $171,251, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1229 Foster Ave, Kalamazoo, MI?

1229 Foster Ave, Kalamazoo, MI has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 780 square feet of living space and a 0.95-acre lot.

When was 1229 Foster Ave, Kalamazoo, MI built?

1229 Foster Ave, Kalamazoo, MI was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1229 Foster Ave, Kalamazoo, MI?

1229 Foster Ave, Kalamazoo, MI is assigned to Milwood Magnet School (middle), rated C-; Edison Academy (elementary), rated D-; Loy Norrix High School (high), rated B. All sit in Kalamazoo Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1229 Foster Ave, Kalamazoo, MI compare to other homes in Kalamazoo 49048?

Among the 7,691 homes in Kalamazoo 49048, it is worth more than 48% of them ($181,647 against a typical $184,316), its price per square foot is higher than 92% of them ($233 against a typical $161), it is bigger than 8% of them (780 ft² against a typical 1,241 ft²), its lot is bigger than 84% of them (0.95 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 29% of them (1940 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of Kalamazoo County, it is worth more than 22% 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 1229 Foster Ave, Kalamazoo, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1229 Foster Ave, Kalamazoo, MI was $956. The county assessed it at $42,600.

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