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$307,643$251 / 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 $306,250 on Jul 21, 2026

228 MONTROSE AVE

KALAMAZOO, MI 49001
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,224 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.
1938
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

$308K
$278K low$337K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$306,250 · Jul 21, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,273 (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.$109,500 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$102,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$219,000

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.0.15
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(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.

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 · 0.2 mi
H
Loy Norrix High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
M
Milwood Magnet SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 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

228 Montrose Ave 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 97% of homes in Kalamazoo 49001
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Kalamazoo 49001
  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Westnedge Hill
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Kalamazoo County
  • Older than 81% 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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$70K$326K

This home is worth more than 97% 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$307,643
CheaperTypical $175,552Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$251
CheaperTypical $159Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Living area1,224 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,201 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Year built1938
OlderTypical 1929Newer

Newer than 60% of homes nearby

How 228 Montrose Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWestnedge HillKalamazoo 49001Kalamazoo County
Estimated valuepricier than$307,64359% of homes97% of homes61% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25193% of homes97% of homes87% of homes
Living areabigger than1,224 ft²32% of homes53% of homes32% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac44% of homes47% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than193853% of homes60% of homes19% of homes

About 228 Montrose Ave

How much is 228 Montrose Ave, Kalamazoo, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 228 Montrose Ave, Kalamazoo, MI is $307,643 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $278,327 to $336,959. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 228 Montrose Ave, Kalamazoo, MI last sell?

228 Montrose Ave, Kalamazoo, MI last sold on Jul 21, 2026 for $306,250, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 6 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 228 Montrose Ave, Kalamazoo, MI?

228 Montrose Ave, Kalamazoo, MI has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,224 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 228 Montrose Ave, Kalamazoo, MI built?

228 Montrose Ave, Kalamazoo, MI was built in 1938, making it 88 years old.

What schools serve 228 Montrose Ave, Kalamazoo, MI?

228 Montrose Ave, 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 228 Montrose Ave, Kalamazoo, MI compare to other homes in Kalamazoo 49001?

Among the 6,792 homes in Kalamazoo 49001, it is worth more than 97% of them ($307,643 against a typical $175,552), its price per square foot is higher than 97% of them ($251 against a typical $159), it is bigger than 53% of them (1,224 ft² against a typical 1,201 ft²), its lot is bigger than 47% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 60% of them (1938 against a typical 1929). Measured against all of Kalamazoo County, it is worth more than 61% 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 228 Montrose Ave, Kalamazoo, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 228 Montrose Ave, Kalamazoo, MI was $5,273. The county assessed it at $109,500.

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