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$280,452$270 / 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 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $260,000 on Jun 13, 2025

1511 FOREST DR

PORTAGE, MI 49002
1
Baths
1,040 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.
0.46 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1979
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$280K
$253K low$308K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$260,000 · Jun 13, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$109,800 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$97,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$219,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyKALAMAZOO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.46
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Spa/Hot Tub (Only)

Transaction History(5)

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.

H
Portage Central High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Portage Central Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
E
Central Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.0 mi

District: Portage Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 49002These 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.91
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 100.27

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.20,877
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,018 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74,776
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$94,066
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

1511 Forest Dr 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 91% of homes in Kalamazoo County
  • Smaller than 82% of homes in Kalamazoo County
  • Has a bigger lot than 80% of homes in Portage 49002
  • Newer than 69% of homes in Portage 49002

What homes are worth in Portage 49002

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

This home
$119K$855K

This home is worth more than 55% of homes in Portage 49002.

How it measures up in Portage 49002

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Portage 49002.

Estimated value$280,452
CheaperTypical $263,877Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$270
CheaperTypical $204Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Living area1,040 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Lot size0.46 ac
SmallerTypical 0.3 acBigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1963Newer

Newer than 69% of homes nearby

How 1511 Forest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePortage 49002Kalamazoo County
Estimated valuepricier than$280,45255% of homes53% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27085% of homes91% of homes
Living areabigger than1,040 ft²23% of homes18% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.46 ac80% of homes64% of homes
Year builtnewer than197969% of homes64% of homes

About 1511 Forest Dr

How much is 1511 Forest Dr, Portage, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1511 Forest Dr, Portage, MI is $280,452 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $252,994 to $307,910. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1511 Forest Dr, Portage, MI last sell?

1511 Forest Dr, Portage, MI last sold on Jun 13, 2025 for $260,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1511 Forest Dr, Portage, MI?

1511 Forest Dr, Portage, MI has 1 bathrooms, 1,040 square feet of living space and a 0.46-acre lot.

When was 1511 Forest Dr, Portage, MI built?

1511 Forest Dr, Portage, MI was built in 1979, making it 47 years old. It is a ranch home.

What schools serve 1511 Forest Dr, Portage, MI?

1511 Forest Dr, Portage, MI is assigned to Portage Central High School (high), rated A; Portage Central Middle School (middle), rated A-; Central Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Portage Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1511 Forest Dr, Portage, MI compare to other homes in Portage 49002?

Among the 6,680 homes in Portage 49002, it is worth more than 55% of them ($280,452 against a typical $263,877), its price per square foot is higher than 85% of them ($270 against a typical $204), it is bigger than 23% of them (1,040 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 80% of them (0.46 ac against a typical 0.3 ac) and it is newer than 69% of them (1979 against a typical 1963). Measured against all of Kalamazoo County, it is worth more than 53% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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