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$403,527$149 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $176,000 on Mar 17, 2026

397 THISTLE AVE

CLIMAX, MI 49034
5
Beds
3
Baths
2,700 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.
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2000
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$404K
$366K low$441K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$176,000 · Mar 17, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,274 (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.$236,200 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$251,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$472,400

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.0.34
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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 SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Climax - Scotts Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 4.4 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

397 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.

  • Worth more than 89% of homes in Climax 49034
  • Costs less per square foot than 75% of homes in Kalamazoo County
  • Bigger than 94% of homes in Climax 49034
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Climax 49034
  • Newer than 91% 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.

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$100K$542K

This home is worth more than 89% 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$403,527
CheaperTypical $238,927Pricier

Pricier than 89% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$149
CheaperTypical $165Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Living area2,700 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,544 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 2 acBigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built2000
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 91% of homes nearby

How 397 Thistle Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeClimax 49034Kalamazoo County
Estimated valuepricier than$403,52789% of homes82% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14937% of homes25% of homes
Living areabigger than2,700 ft²94% of homes92% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac11% of homes50% of homes
Year builtnewer than200091% of homes83% of homes

About 397 Thistle Ave

How much is 397 Thistle Ave, Climax, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 397 Thistle Ave, Climax, MI is $403,527 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $365,961 to $441,093. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 397 Thistle Ave, Climax, MI last sell?

397 Thistle Ave, Climax, MI last sold on Mar 17, 2026 for $176,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 397 Thistle Ave, Climax, MI?

397 Thistle Ave, Climax, MI has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,700 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 397 Thistle Ave, Climax, MI built?

397 Thistle Ave, Climax, MI was built in 2000, making it 26 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 397 Thistle Ave, Climax, MI?

397 Thistle Ave, Climax, MI is assigned to Climax - Scotts Jr / Sr High School (middle), rated B-; 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 397 Thistle Ave, Climax, MI compare to other homes in Climax 49034?

Among the 902 homes in Climax 49034, it is worth more than 89% of them ($403,527 against a typical $238,927), its price per square foot is higher than 37% of them ($149 against a typical $165), it is bigger than 94% of them (2,700 ft² against a typical 1,544 ft²), its lot is bigger than 11% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 2 ac) and it is newer than 91% of them (2000 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Kalamazoo County, it is worth more than 82% 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 397 Thistle Ave, Climax, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 397 Thistle Ave, Climax, MI was $5,274. The county assessed it at $236,200.

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