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$405,714$272 / 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 88How 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 $287,000 on Sep 19, 2018

1521 ACADEMY ST

KALAMAZOO, MI 49006
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,490 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1922
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$406K
$358K low$453K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$287,000 · Sep 19, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,403 (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.$172,000 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$161,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$344,000

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.0.19
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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(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
Northglade Montessori Magnet SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.5 mi
M
Linden Grove Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 mi
H
Kalamazoo Central High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 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%

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How this home compares

1521 Academy 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 more than 92% of homes in Kalamazoo 49006
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in West Main Hill
  • Smaller than 70% of homes in West Main Hill
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in Kalamazoo County
  • Older than 88% of homes in Kalamazoo County

What homes are worth in Kalamazoo 49006

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

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$109K$581K

This home is worth more than 92% 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.

Estimated value$405,714
CheaperTypical $260,768Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$272
CheaperTypical $196Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Living area1,490 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,299 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built1922
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 1521 Academy St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest Main HillKalamazoo 49006Kalamazoo County
Estimated valuepricier than$405,71465% of homes92% of homes81% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27296% of homes95% of homes92% of homes
Living areabigger than1,490 ft²30% of homes64% of homes51% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac50% of homes31% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than192256% of homes13% of homes12% of homes

About 1521 Academy St

How much is 1521 Academy St, Kalamazoo, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1521 Academy St, Kalamazoo, MI is $405,714 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $358,331 to $453,097. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1521 Academy St, Kalamazoo, MI last sell?

1521 Academy St, Kalamazoo, MI last sold on Sep 19, 2018 for $287,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1521 Academy St, Kalamazoo, MI?

1521 Academy St, Kalamazoo, MI has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,490 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 1521 Academy St, Kalamazoo, MI built?

1521 Academy St, Kalamazoo, MI was built in 1922, making it 104 years old.

What schools serve 1521 Academy St, Kalamazoo, MI?

1521 Academy St, Kalamazoo, MI is assigned to Northglade Montessori Magnet School (elementary), rated A; 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 1521 Academy St, Kalamazoo, MI compare to other homes in Kalamazoo 49006?

Among the 5,175 homes in Kalamazoo 49006, it is worth more than 92% of them ($405,714 against a typical $260,768), its price per square foot is higher than 95% of them ($272 against a typical $196), it is bigger than 64% of them (1,490 ft² against a typical 1,299 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1922 against a typical 1956). Measured against all of Kalamazoo County, it is worth more than 81% 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 1521 Academy St, Kalamazoo, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1521 Academy St, Kalamazoo, MI was $6,403. The county assessed it at $172,000.

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