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$131,938$89 / 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 81How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

1421 MERRILL ST

KALAMAZOO, MI 49008
4
Beds
3
Baths
1,487 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.
3,485 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$132K
$107K low$157K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,229 (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.$75,200 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$70,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$150,400

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.0.08
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
Maple Street Magnet School for the ArtsC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
E
Woods Lake Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.6 mi
H
Loy Norrix High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.6 mi

District: Kalamazoo Public School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 49008These 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.98
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 100.21

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.17,201
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,528 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$75,021
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$92,119
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

1421 Merrill 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.

  • Worth less than 90% of homes in Kalamazoo County
  • Costs less per square foot than 96% of homes in Kalamazoo 49008
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Kalamazoo County

What homes are worth in Kalamazoo 49008

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

This home
$87K$717K

This home is worth more than 11% of homes in Kalamazoo 49008.

How it measures up in Kalamazoo 49008

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Kalamazoo 49008.

Estimated value$131,938
CheaperTypical $260,507Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$89
CheaperTypical $189Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Living area1,487 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,458 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Lot size3,485 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

How 1421 Merrill St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVineKalamazoo 49008Kalamazoo County
Estimated valuepricier than$131,93839% of homes11% of homes10% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8943% of homes4% of homes5% of homes
Living areabigger than1,487 ft²40% of homes52% of homes51% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,485 ft²34% of homes7% of homes5% of homes

About 1421 Merrill St

How much is 1421 Merrill St, Kalamazoo, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1421 Merrill St, Kalamazoo, MI is $131,938 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $107,063 to $156,813. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1421 Merrill St, Kalamazoo, MI last sell?

1421 Merrill St, Kalamazoo, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1421 Merrill St, Kalamazoo, MI?

1421 Merrill St, Kalamazoo, MI has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,487 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

What schools serve 1421 Merrill St, Kalamazoo, MI?

1421 Merrill St, Kalamazoo, MI is assigned to Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts (middle), rated C+; Woods Lake Elementary School (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 1421 Merrill St, Kalamazoo, MI compare to other homes in Kalamazoo 49008?

Among the 5,318 homes in Kalamazoo 49008, it is worth more than 11% of them ($131,938 against a typical $260,507), its price per square foot is higher than 4% of them ($89 against a typical $189), it is bigger than 52% of them (1,487 ft² against a typical 1,458 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 7% of them (3,485 ft² against a typical 0.22 ac). Measured against all of Kalamazoo County, it is worth more than 10% 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 1421 Merrill St, Kalamazoo, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1421 Merrill St, Kalamazoo, MI was $2,229. The county assessed it at $75,200.

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