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3977 OBSERVATION AVE

KALAMAZOO, MI 49004
0
Baths
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13 (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.$4,300 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$3,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$8,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyKALAMAZOO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
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.

  • Among the smallest lots 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.

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

How 3977 Observation Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKalamazoo 49004Kalamazoo County
Lot sizebigger than0.14 acalmost no homes10% of homes

About 3977 Observation Ave

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

3977 Observation Ave, Kalamazoo, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

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.

What are the property taxes on 3977 Observation Ave, Kalamazoo, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 3977 Observation Ave, Kalamazoo, MI was $13. The county assessed it at $4,300.

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