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$132,460$82 / 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 Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $85,000 on Feb 28, 2006

438 BESSIE ST

KALAMAZOO, MI 49007
5
Beds
2
Baths
1,619 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1875
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$132K
$126K low$139K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$85,000 · Feb 28, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,928 (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.$76,800 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$80,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$153,600

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.0.17
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(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
Hillside Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Kalamazoo Central High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 mi
E
Greenwood Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 3.6 mi

District: Kalamazoo Public School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 49007These 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.162
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.78
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.27

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.89%
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.29%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,304
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,956 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$38,519
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$54,083
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

438 Bessie 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 90% of homes in Kalamazoo County
  • Costs less per square foot than 96% of homes in Kalamazoo County
  • Bigger than 86% of homes in Northside
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Kalamazoo County
  • Among the oldest homes in Kalamazoo County

What homes are worth in Kalamazoo 49007

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

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$49K$356K

This home is worth more than 66% of homes in Kalamazoo 49007.

How it measures up in Kalamazoo 49007

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Kalamazoo 49007.

Estimated value$132,460
CheaperTypical $108,818Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$82
CheaperTypical $86Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Living area1,619 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,355 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Year built1875
OlderTypical 1908Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 438 Bessie St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorthsideKalamazoo 49007Kalamazoo County
Estimated valuepricier than$132,46089% of homes66% of homes10% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8255% of homes42% of homes4% of homes
Living areabigger than1,619 ft²86% of homes69% of homes59% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac70% of homes66% of homes16% of homes
Year builtnewer than18754% of homes7% of homesalmost no homes

About 438 Bessie St

How much is 438 Bessie St, Kalamazoo, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 438 Bessie St, Kalamazoo, MI is $132,460 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $126,401 to $138,519. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 438 Bessie St, Kalamazoo, MI last sell?

438 Bessie St, Kalamazoo, MI last sold on Feb 28, 2006 for $85,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 438 Bessie St, Kalamazoo, MI?

438 Bessie St, Kalamazoo, MI has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,619 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 438 Bessie St, Kalamazoo, MI built?

438 Bessie St, Kalamazoo, MI was built in 1875, making it 151 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 438 Bessie St, Kalamazoo, MI?

438 Bessie St, Kalamazoo, MI is assigned to Hillside Middle School (middle), rated C-; Kalamazoo Central High School (high), rated B; Greenwood Elementary School (elementary), rated D. All sit in Kalamazoo Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 438 Bessie St, Kalamazoo, MI compare to other homes in Kalamazoo 49007?

Among the 2,545 homes in Kalamazoo 49007, it is worth more than 66% of them ($132,460 against a typical $108,818), its price per square foot is higher than 42% of them ($82 against a typical $86), it is bigger than 69% of them (1,619 ft² against a typical 1,355 ft²), its lot is bigger than 66% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1875 against a typical 1908). Measured against all of Kalamazoo County, it is worth more than 10% 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 438 Bessie St, Kalamazoo, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 438 Bessie St, Kalamazoo, MI was $1,928. The county assessed it at $76,800.

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