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$245,000$219 / 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 Aug 30, 2026

489 S 1ST ST

KALAMAZOO, MI 49009
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,120 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.
1.67 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2001
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.
Pre-foreclosure (NTS)A foreclosure notice on this home is currently active. Many are worked out before any auction happens.
Auction scheduled for Jul 3, 2025.

Valuation

$245K
$233K low$257K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,256 (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.$121,700 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$116,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$243,400

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.93 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.1.67
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(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Mattawan Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.3 mi
H
Mattawan High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.4 mi
E
Mattawan Early Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 5.6 mi

District: Mattawan Consolidated School

Neighborhood · ZIP 49009These 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.75
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.79
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.24

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.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.45,429
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.445 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$91,809
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$110,908
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 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

489 S 1st 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 82% of homes in Kalamazoo 49009
  • Costs more per square foot than 72% of homes in Kalamazoo County
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Kalamazoo 49009
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% of homes in Kalamazoo County
  • Newer than 85% of homes in Kalamazoo County

What homes are worth in Kalamazoo 49009

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

This home
$121K$790K

This home is worth more than 18% of homes in Kalamazoo 49009.

How it measures up in Kalamazoo 49009

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Kalamazoo 49009.

Estimated value$245,000
CheaperTypical $352,078Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$219
CheaperTypical $198Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Living area1,120 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,856 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size1.67 ac
SmallerTypical 0.67 acBigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Year built2001
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 69% of homes nearby

How 489 S 1st St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKalamazoo 49009Kalamazoo County
Estimated valuepricier than$245,00018% of homes41% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21966% of homes72% of homes
Living areabigger than1,120 ft²10% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.67 ac74% of homes85% of homes
Year builtnewer than200169% of homes85% of homes

About 489 S 1st St

How much is 489 S 1st St, Kalamazoo, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 489 S 1st St, Kalamazoo, MI is $245,000 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $233,031 to $256,969. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 489 S 1st St, Kalamazoo, MI last sell?

489 S 1st St, Kalamazoo, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 489 S 1st St, Kalamazoo, MI?

489 S 1st St, Kalamazoo, MI has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,120 square feet of living space and a 1.67-acre lot.

When was 489 S 1st St, Kalamazoo, MI built?

489 S 1st St, Kalamazoo, MI was built in 2001, making it 25 years old. It is a ranch home.

What schools serve 489 S 1st St, Kalamazoo, MI?

489 S 1st St, Kalamazoo, MI is assigned to Mattawan Middle School (middle), rated B+; Mattawan High School (high), rated A-; Mattawan Early Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Mattawan Consolidated School. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 489 S 1st St, Kalamazoo, MI compare to other homes in Kalamazoo 49009?

Among the 13,562 homes in Kalamazoo 49009, it is worth more than 18% of them ($245,000 against a typical $352,078), its price per square foot is higher than 66% of them ($219 against a typical $198), it is bigger than 10% of them (1,120 ft² against a typical 1,856 ft²), its lot is bigger than 74% of them (1.67 ac against a typical 0.67 ac) and it is newer than 69% of them (2001 against a typical 1993). 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 489 S 1st St, Kalamazoo, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 489 S 1st St, Kalamazoo, MI was $4,256. The county assessed it at $121,700.

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