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$285,052$200 / 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 91How 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

249 THISTLE AVE

CLIMAX, MI 49034
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,424 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.
0.6 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1978
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$285K
$258K low$312K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,900 (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.$140,300 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$146,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$280,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyKALAMAZOO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.60
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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(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.

M
Climax - Scotts Jr / Sr High SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 0.2 mi
E
Climax - Scotts Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 4.6 mi

District: Climax-Scotts Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 49034These 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.73
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 100.25

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.3%
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.3,061
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.76 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74,283
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$94,695
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.47%

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How this home compares

249 Thistle 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 65% of homes in Climax 49034
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Climax 49034

What homes are worth in Climax 49034

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

This home
$99K$568K

This home is worth more than 57% of homes in Climax 49034.

How it measures up in Climax 49034

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Climax 49034.

Estimated value$285,052
CheaperTypical $264,502Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$200
CheaperTypical $178Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Living area1,424 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,548 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Lot size0.6 ac
SmallerTypical 2 acBigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 60% of homes nearby

How 249 Thistle Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeClimax 49034Kalamazoo County
Estimated valuepricier than$285,05257% of homes53% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20065% of homes59% of homes
Living areabigger than1,424 ft²39% of homes47% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.6 ac29% of homes71% of homes
Year builtnewer than197860% of homes63% of homes

About 249 Thistle Ave

How much is 249 Thistle Ave, Climax, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 249 Thistle Ave, Climax, MI is $285,052 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $258,032 to $312,072. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 249 Thistle Ave, Climax, MI last sell?

249 Thistle Ave, Climax, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 249 Thistle Ave, Climax, MI?

249 Thistle Ave, Climax, MI has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,424 square feet of living space and a 0.60-acre lot.

When was 249 Thistle Ave, Climax, MI built?

249 Thistle Ave, Climax, MI was built in 1978, making it 48 years old. It is a ranch home.

What schools serve 249 Thistle Ave, Climax, MI?

249 Thistle Ave, Climax, MI is assigned to Climax - Scotts Jr / Sr High School (middle), rated C-; Climax - Scotts Elementary School (elementary), rated C. All sit in Climax-Scotts Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 249 Thistle Ave, Climax, MI compare to other homes in Climax 49034?

Among the 902 homes in Climax 49034, it is worth more than 57% of them ($285,052 against a typical $264,502), its price per square foot is higher than 65% of them ($200 against a typical $178), it is bigger than 39% of them (1,424 ft² against a typical 1,548 ft²), its lot is bigger than 29% of them (0.6 ac against a typical 2 ac) and it is newer than 60% of them (1978 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Kalamazoo County, it is worth more than 53% 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 249 Thistle Ave, Climax, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 249 Thistle Ave, Climax, MI was $4,900. The county assessed it at $140,300.

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