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$244,557$152 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $330,000 on Jul 24, 2025

3977 OBSERVATION AVE

KALAMAZOO, MI 49004
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,612 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.
0.44 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1981
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$245K
$232K low$257K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$330,000 · Jul 24, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,075 (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.$169,200 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$148,950
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$338,400

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.0.44
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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(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.

E
Parchment North Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades 4–5 · 0.9 mi
H
Parchment High SchoolC+
High · Grades 8–12 · 1.0 mi
M
Parchment Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi

District: Parchment School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 49004These 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.103
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.73
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.22

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
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.15,743
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.700 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,965
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$86,846
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

3977 Observation 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 less per square foot than 81% of homes in Kalamazoo 49004
  • Bigger than 75% of homes in Kalamazoo 49004
  • Newer than 75% of homes in Kalamazoo 49004

What homes are worth in Kalamazoo 49004

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

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$111K$533K

This home is worth more than 57% of homes in Kalamazoo 49004.

How it measures up in Kalamazoo 49004

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Kalamazoo 49004.

Estimated value$244,557
CheaperTypical $227,647Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$152
CheaperTypical $190Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Living area1,612 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,241 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Lot size0.44 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Year built1981
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 75% of homes nearby

How 3977 Observation Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKalamazoo 49004Kalamazoo County
Estimated valuepricier than$244,55757% of homes41% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15219% of homes23% of homes
Living areabigger than1,612 ft²75% of homes59% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.44 ac59% of homes61% of homes
Year builtnewer than198175% of homes66% of homes

About 3977 Observation Ave

How much is 3977 Observation Ave, Kalamazoo, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3977 Observation Ave, Kalamazoo, MI is $244,557 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $232,469 to $256,645. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 3977 Observation Ave, Kalamazoo, MI last sell?

3977 Observation Ave, Kalamazoo, MI last sold on Jul 24, 2025 for $330,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 3977 Observation Ave, Kalamazoo, MI?

3977 Observation Ave, Kalamazoo, MI has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,612 square feet of living space and a 0.44-acre lot.

When was 3977 Observation Ave, Kalamazoo, MI built?

3977 Observation Ave, Kalamazoo, MI was built in 1981, making it 45 years old. It is a ranch home.

What schools serve 3977 Observation Ave, Kalamazoo, MI?

3977 Observation Ave, Kalamazoo, MI is assigned to Parchment North Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Parchment High School (high), rated C+; Parchment Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Parchment School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3977 Observation Ave, Kalamazoo, MI compare to other homes in Kalamazoo 49004?

Among the 5,776 homes in Kalamazoo 49004, it is worth more than 57% of them ($244,557 against a typical $227,647), its price per square foot is higher than 19% of them ($152 against a typical $190), it is bigger than 75% of them (1,612 ft² against a typical 1,241 ft²), its lot is bigger than 59% of them (0.44 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 75% of them (1981 against a typical 1958). Measured against all of Kalamazoo County, it is worth more than 41% 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 3977 Observation Ave, Kalamazoo, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 3977 Observation Ave, Kalamazoo, MI was $3,075. The county assessed it at $169,200.

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