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$169,587$136 / 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 75How 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 $90,000 on Aug 17, 2021

1520 MERRILL ST

KALAMAZOO, MI 49008
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,246 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1919
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

$170K
$127K low$212K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$90,000 · Aug 17, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,139 (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.$82,400 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$77,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$164,800

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.0.18
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.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(2)

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 · 1.5 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

1520 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 82% of homes in Kalamazoo County
  • Costs more per square foot than 92% of homes in Vine
  • Smaller than 81% of homes in Vine
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Kalamazoo County
  • Older than 90% 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.

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$92K$758K

This home is worth more than 22% 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$169,587
CheaperTypical $259,870Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$136
CheaperTypical $189Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Living area1,246 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,458 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Year built1919
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 1520 Merrill St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVineKalamazoo 49008Kalamazoo County
Estimated valuepricier than$169,58771% of homes22% of homes18% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13692% of homes17% of homes16% of homes
Living areabigger than1,246 ft²19% of homes36% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac79% of homes36% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than191980% of homes15% of homes10% of homes

About 1520 Merrill St

How much is 1520 Merrill St, Kalamazoo, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1520 Merrill St, Kalamazoo, MI is $169,587 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $127,236 to $211,938. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1520 Merrill St, Kalamazoo, MI last sell?

1520 Merrill St, Kalamazoo, MI last sold on Aug 17, 2021 for $90,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 6 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1520 Merrill St, Kalamazoo, MI?

1520 Merrill St, Kalamazoo, MI has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,246 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 1520 Merrill St, Kalamazoo, MI built?

1520 Merrill St, Kalamazoo, MI was built in 1919, making it 107 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1520 Merrill St, Kalamazoo, MI?

1520 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 1520 Merrill St, Kalamazoo, MI compare to other homes in Kalamazoo 49008?

Among the 5,318 homes in Kalamazoo 49008, it is worth more than 22% of them ($169,587 against a typical $259,870), its price per square foot is higher than 17% of them ($136 against a typical $189), it is bigger than 36% of them (1,246 ft² against a typical 1,458 ft²), its lot is bigger than 36% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1919 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Kalamazoo County, it is worth more than 18% 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 1520 Merrill St, Kalamazoo, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1520 Merrill St, Kalamazoo, MI was $3,139. The county assessed it at $82,400.

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