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$158,593$105 / 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 96How 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 $134,000 on May 5, 2022

494 REX AVE

KALAMAZOO, MI 49048
1
Baths
1,507 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.
0.36 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1935
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$159K
$151K low$166K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$134,000 · May 5, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,853 (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.$74,300 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$70,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$148,600

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.0.36
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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.

H
Comstock High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
M
Comstock Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.7 mi
E
Comstock Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.0 mi

District: Comstock Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 49048These 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.102
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.75
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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.2%
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.25,980
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.665 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,110
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76,414
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

494 Rex 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 less than 84% of homes in Kalamazoo County
  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in Kalamazoo County
  • Bigger than 71% of homes in Kalamazoo 49048
  • Older than 82% of homes in Kalamazoo County

What homes are worth in Kalamazoo 49048

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

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$80K$484K

This home is worth more than 36% of homes in Kalamazoo 49048.

How it measures up in Kalamazoo 49048

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Kalamazoo 49048.

Estimated value$158,593
CheaperTypical $184,523Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$105
CheaperTypical $161Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Living area1,507 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,241 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Lot size0.36 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Year built1935
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 494 Rex Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKalamazoo 49048Kalamazoo County
Estimated valuepricier than$158,59336% of homes16% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10512% of homes8% of homes
Living areabigger than1,507 ft²71% of homes52% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.36 ac60% of homes54% of homes
Year builtnewer than193524% of homes18% of homes

About 494 Rex Ave

How much is 494 Rex Ave, Kalamazoo, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 494 Rex Ave, Kalamazoo, MI is $158,593 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $151,486 to $165,700. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 494 Rex Ave, Kalamazoo, MI last sell?

494 Rex Ave, Kalamazoo, MI last sold on May 5, 2022 for $134,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 494 Rex Ave, Kalamazoo, MI?

494 Rex Ave, Kalamazoo, MI has 1 bathrooms, 1,507 square feet of living space and a 0.36-acre lot.

When was 494 Rex Ave, Kalamazoo, MI built?

494 Rex Ave, Kalamazoo, MI was built in 1935, making it 91 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 494 Rex Ave, Kalamazoo, MI?

494 Rex Ave, Kalamazoo, MI is assigned to Comstock High School (high), rated C+; Comstock Middle School (middle), rated D-; Comstock Elementary School (elementary), rated F. All sit in Comstock Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 494 Rex Ave, Kalamazoo, MI compare to other homes in Kalamazoo 49048?

Among the 7,691 homes in Kalamazoo 49048, it is worth more than 36% of them ($158,593 against a typical $184,523), its price per square foot is higher than 12% of them ($105 against a typical $161), it is bigger than 71% of them (1,507 ft² against a typical 1,241 ft²), its lot is bigger than 60% of them (0.36 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 24% of them (1935 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of Kalamazoo County, it is worth more than 16% 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 494 Rex Ave, Kalamazoo, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 494 Rex Ave, Kalamazoo, MI was $2,853. The county assessed it at $74,300.

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