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$128,078$83 / 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 95How 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 $54,000 on Sep 13, 2004

226 BALCH ST

KALAMAZOO, MI 49001
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,550 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1911
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$128K
$122K low$135K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$54,000 · Sep 13, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,488 (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.$54,500 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$56,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$109,000

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.40 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.20
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

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

E
Washington Writers' AcademyC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Milwood Magnet SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 mi
H
Loy Norrix High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 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

226 Balch 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 91% of homes in Kalamazoo County
  • Costs less per square foot than 96% of homes in Kalamazoo County
  • Bigger than 83% of homes in Southside
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Southside
  • Older than 92% 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.

This home
$70K$327K

This home is worth more than 27% 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$128,078
CheaperTypical $175,157Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$83
CheaperTypical $159Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Living area1,550 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,201 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Year built1911
OlderTypical 1929Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 226 Balch St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouthsideKalamazoo 49001Kalamazoo County
Estimated valuepricier than$128,07852% of homes27% of homes9% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8315% of homes14% of homes4% of homes
Living areabigger than1,550 ft²83% of homes80% of homes55% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac88% of homes76% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than191154% of homes26% of homes8% of homes

About 226 Balch St

How much is 226 Balch St, Kalamazoo, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 226 Balch St, Kalamazoo, MI is $128,078 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $121,639 to $134,517. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 226 Balch St, Kalamazoo, MI last sell?

226 Balch St, Kalamazoo, MI last sold on Sep 13, 2004 for $54,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 226 Balch St, Kalamazoo, MI?

226 Balch St, Kalamazoo, MI has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,550 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 226 Balch St, Kalamazoo, MI built?

226 Balch St, Kalamazoo, MI was built in 1911, making it 115 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 226 Balch St, Kalamazoo, MI?

226 Balch St, Kalamazoo, MI is assigned to Washington Writers' Academy (elementary), rated C-; Milwood Magnet School (middle), rated B-; Loy Norrix High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Kalamazoo Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 226 Balch St, Kalamazoo, MI compare to other homes in Kalamazoo 49001?

Among the 6,792 homes in Kalamazoo 49001, it is worth more than 27% of them ($128,078 against a typical $175,157), its price per square foot is higher than 14% of them ($83 against a typical $159), it is bigger than 80% of them (1,550 ft² against a typical 1,201 ft²), its lot is bigger than 76% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1911 against a typical 1929). Measured against all of Kalamazoo County, it is worth more than 9% 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 226 Balch St, Kalamazoo, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 226 Balch St, Kalamazoo, MI was $2,488. The county assessed it at $54,500.

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