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$56,039$78 / 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 $8,000 on Oct 2, 2014

1516 BEACON ST

KALAMAZOO, MI 49048
1
Beds
1
Baths
720 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.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$56K
$51K low$62K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$8,000 · Oct 2, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,060 (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.$27,700 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$25,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$55,400

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.0.13
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(7)

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

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

E
Spring Valley Center for ExplorationC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.9 mi
M
Linden Grove Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.3 mi
H
Kalamazoo Central High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.5 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

1516 Beacon 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 least valuable homes in Kalamazoo 49048
  • Costs less per square foot than 97% of homes in Kalamazoo County
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Kalamazoo County
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Kalamazoo County
  • Newer than 84% of homes in Eastside

What homes are worth in Kalamazoo 49048

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

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$77K$483K

This home is worth less than almost all 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$56,039
CheaperTypical $183,689Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$78
CheaperTypical $160Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Living area720 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,240 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.3 acBigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 44% of homes nearby

How 1516 Beacon St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEastsideKalamazoo 49048Kalamazoo County
Estimated valuepricier than$56,0392% of homesalmost no homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7821% of homes4% of homes3% of homes
Living areabigger than720 ft²7% of homes6% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac36% of homes11% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than195084% of homes44% of homes29% of homes

About 1516 Beacon St

How much is 1516 Beacon St, Kalamazoo, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1516 Beacon St, Kalamazoo, MI is $56,039 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $50,558 to $61,520. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1516 Beacon St, Kalamazoo, MI last sell?

1516 Beacon St, Kalamazoo, MI last sold on Oct 2, 2014 for $8,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1516 Beacon St, Kalamazoo, MI?

1516 Beacon St, Kalamazoo, MI has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 720 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 1516 Beacon St, Kalamazoo, MI built?

1516 Beacon St, Kalamazoo, MI was built in 1950, making it 76 years old.

What schools serve 1516 Beacon St, Kalamazoo, MI?

1516 Beacon St, Kalamazoo, MI is assigned to Spring Valley Center for Exploration (elementary), rated C-; Linden Grove 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 1516 Beacon St, Kalamazoo, MI compare to other homes in Kalamazoo 49048?

Among the 7,691 homes in Kalamazoo 49048, it is worth more than almost none of them ($56,039 against a typical $183,689), its price per square foot is higher than 4% of them ($78 against a typical $160), it is bigger than 6% of them (720 ft² against a typical 1,240 ft²), its lot is bigger than 11% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.3 ac) and it is newer than 44% of them (1950 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of Kalamazoo County, it is worth more than almost no 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 1516 Beacon St, Kalamazoo, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1516 Beacon St, Kalamazoo, MI was $1,060. The county assessed it at $27,700.

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