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Last sold for $31,000 on Mar 13, 2009

1244 FORBES ST

KALAMAZOO, MI 49006
6
Beds
2
Baths
1,777 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1905
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$31,000 · Mar 13, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,621 (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.$73,200 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$70,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$146,400

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.10 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.Single Family Residence
CountyKALAMAZOO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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.

E
Woodward School for Technology and ResearchD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Hillside Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Kalamazoo Central High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.6 mi

District: Kalamazoo Public School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 49006These 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.115
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.72
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.21

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.28,264
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,323 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,685
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$72,927
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%

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

1244 Forbes 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.

  • Bigger than 83% of homes in West Douglas
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Kalamazoo County
  • Older than 94% of homes in Kalamazoo 49006

How it measures up in Kalamazoo 49006

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Kalamazoo 49006.

Living area1,777 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,298 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Year built1905
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 1244 Forbes St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest DouglasKalamazoo 49006Kalamazoo County
Living areabigger than1,777 ft²83% of homes81% of homes68% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac32% of homes16% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than190553% of homes6% of homes6% of homes

About 1244 Forbes St

When did 1244 Forbes St, Kalamazoo, MI last sell?

1244 Forbes St, Kalamazoo, MI last sold on Mar 13, 2009 for $31,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1244 Forbes St, Kalamazoo, MI?

1244 Forbes St, Kalamazoo, MI has 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,777 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 1244 Forbes St, Kalamazoo, MI built?

1244 Forbes St, Kalamazoo, MI was built in 1905, making it 121 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1244 Forbes St, Kalamazoo, MI?

1244 Forbes St, Kalamazoo, MI is assigned to Woodward School for Technology and Research (elementary), rated D; Hillside Middle School (middle), rated B; Kalamazoo Central 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 1244 Forbes St, Kalamazoo, MI compare to other homes in Kalamazoo 49006?

Among the 5,175 homes in Kalamazoo 49006, it is bigger than 81% of them (1,777 ft² against a typical 1,298 ft²), its lot is bigger than 16% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1905 against a typical 1956). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1244 Forbes St, Kalamazoo, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1244 Forbes St, Kalamazoo, MI was $2,621. The county assessed it at $73,200.

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