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$129,120$134 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $60,000 on Mar 4, 2016

234 SHIELDS ST

KALAMAZOO, MI 49048
1
Baths
965 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.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$129K
$123K low$136K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$60,000 · Mar 4, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,367 (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.$49,700 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$47,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$99,400

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.0.19
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.

H
Comstock High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
E
Comstock Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.6 mi
M
Comstock Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 mi

District: Comstock Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 49048These 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.102
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.75
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.24

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.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.2%
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.25,980
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.665 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,110
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76,414
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

234 Shields 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 84% of homes in Kalamazoo County
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Kalamazoo County
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in Kalamazoo County
  • Older than 71% of homes in Kalamazoo County

What homes are worth in Kalamazoo 49048

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

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$77K$504K

This home is worth more than 20% of homes in Kalamazoo 49048.

How it measures up in Kalamazoo 49048

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Kalamazoo 49048.

Estimated value$129,120
CheaperTypical $184,315Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$134
CheaperTypical $162Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Living area965 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,244 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.3 acBigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 44% of homes nearby

How 234 Shields St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKalamazoo 49048Kalamazoo County
Estimated valuepricier than$129,12020% of homes9% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13429% of homes16% of homes
Living areabigger than965 ft²23% of homes13% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac24% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than195044% of homes29% of homes

About 234 Shields St

How much is 234 Shields St, Kalamazoo, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 234 Shields St, Kalamazoo, MI is $129,120 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $122,720 to $135,520. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 234 Shields St, Kalamazoo, MI last sell?

234 Shields St, Kalamazoo, MI last sold on Mar 4, 2016 for $60,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 234 Shields St, Kalamazoo, MI?

234 Shields St, Kalamazoo, MI has 1 bathrooms, 965 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 234 Shields St, Kalamazoo, MI built?

234 Shields St, Kalamazoo, MI was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 234 Shields St, Kalamazoo, MI?

234 Shields St, Kalamazoo, MI is assigned to Comstock High School (high), rated C+; Comstock Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Comstock Middle School (middle), rated D-. All sit in Comstock Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 234 Shields St, Kalamazoo, MI compare to other homes in Kalamazoo 49048?

Among the 7,691 homes in Kalamazoo 49048, it is worth more than 20% of them ($129,120 against a typical $184,315), its price per square foot is higher than 29% of them ($134 against a typical $162), it is bigger than 23% of them (965 ft² against a typical 1,244 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.3 ac) and it is newer than 44% of them (1950 against a typical 1955). 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 234 Shields St, Kalamazoo, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 234 Shields St, Kalamazoo, MI was $1,367. The county assessed it at $49,700.

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