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$189,419$163 / 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 94How 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 $115,000 on May 18, 2018

157 IMPERIAL ST

KALAMAZOO, MI 49001
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,159 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$189K
$179K low$200K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$115,000 · May 18, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,869 (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.$70,300
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.0.15
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

Transaction History(2)

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
Parkwood - Upjohn Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Loy Norrix High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
M
Milwood Magnet SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi

District: Kalamazoo Public School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 49001These 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.113
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 100.20

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.20,896
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,679 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58,442
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$69,761
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

157 Imperial 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 78% of homes in Westnedge Hill
  • Costs less per square foot than 75% of homes in Westnedge Hill
  • Smaller than 73% of homes in Kalamazoo County
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Kalamazoo County
  • Older than 82% of homes in Kalamazoo County

What homes are worth in Kalamazoo 49001

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

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$72K$331K

This home is worth more than 56% of homes in Kalamazoo 49001.

How it measures up in Kalamazoo 49001

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Kalamazoo 49001.

Estimated value$189,419
CheaperTypical $175,898Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$163
CheaperTypical $159Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Living area1,159 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,203 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1929Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 157 Imperial St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWestnedge HillKalamazoo 49001Kalamazoo County
Estimated valuepricier than$189,41922% of homes56% of homes25% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16325% of homes52% of homes30% of homes
Living areabigger than1,159 ft²29% of homes45% of homes27% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac43% of homes48% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than193045% of homes54% of homes18% of homes

About 157 Imperial St

How much is 157 Imperial St, Kalamazoo, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 157 Imperial St, Kalamazoo, MI is $189,419 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $178,612 to $200,226. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 157 Imperial St, Kalamazoo, MI last sell?

157 Imperial St, Kalamazoo, MI last sold on May 18, 2018 for $115,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 157 Imperial St, Kalamazoo, MI?

157 Imperial St, Kalamazoo, MI has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,159 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 157 Imperial St, Kalamazoo, MI built?

157 Imperial St, Kalamazoo, MI was built in 1930, making it 96 years old.

What schools serve 157 Imperial St, Kalamazoo, MI?

157 Imperial St, Kalamazoo, MI is assigned to Parkwood - Upjohn Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Loy Norrix High School (high), rated A-; Milwood Magnet School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Kalamazoo Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 157 Imperial St, Kalamazoo, MI compare to other homes in Kalamazoo 49001?

Among the 6,792 homes in Kalamazoo 49001, it is worth more than 56% of them ($189,419 against a typical $175,898), its price per square foot is higher than 52% of them ($163 against a typical $159), it is bigger than 45% of them (1,159 ft² against a typical 1,203 ft²), its lot is bigger than 48% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 54% of them (1930 against a typical 1929). Measured against all of Kalamazoo County, it is worth more than 25% 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 157 Imperial St, Kalamazoo, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 157 Imperial St, Kalamazoo, MI was $2,869. The county assessed it at $75,200.

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