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$251,195$237 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

4949 SPARROW AVE

KALAMAZOO, MI 49004
2
Baths
1,058 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.
0.32 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1977
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$251K
$236K low$266K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,143 (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.$106,550 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$101,450
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$213,100

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.21 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.0.32
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

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

E
Richland Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 5.0 mi
M
Gull Lake Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.0 mi
H
Gull Lake High SchoolA
High · Grades 8–12 · 5.2 mi

District: Gull Lake Community Schools

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

4949 Sparrow 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 more per square foot than 83% of homes in Kalamazoo 49004
  • Smaller than 81% of homes in Kalamazoo County
  • Newer than 72% 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.

This home
$113K$543K

This home is worth more than 59% 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$251,195
CheaperTypical $228,550Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$237
CheaperTypical $191Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Living area1,058 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,242 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Lot size0.32 ac
SmallerTypical 0.35 acBigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Year built1977
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 72% of homes nearby

How 4949 Sparrow Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKalamazoo 49004Kalamazoo County
Estimated valuepricier than$251,19559% of homes43% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23783% of homes81% of homes
Living areabigger than1,058 ft²32% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.32 ac44% of homes47% of homes
Year builtnewer than197772% of homes62% of homes

About 4949 Sparrow Ave

How much is 4949 Sparrow Ave, Kalamazoo, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 4949 Sparrow Ave, Kalamazoo, MI is $251,195 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $236,288 to $266,102. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 4949 Sparrow Ave, Kalamazoo, MI last sell?

4949 Sparrow Ave, Kalamazoo, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 4949 Sparrow Ave, Kalamazoo, MI?

4949 Sparrow Ave, Kalamazoo, MI has 2 bathrooms, 1,058 square feet of living space and a 0.32-acre lot.

When was 4949 Sparrow Ave, Kalamazoo, MI built?

4949 Sparrow Ave, Kalamazoo, MI was built in 1977, making it 49 years old. It is a ranch home.

What schools serve 4949 Sparrow Ave, Kalamazoo, MI?

4949 Sparrow Ave, Kalamazoo, MI is assigned to Richland Elementary School (elementary); Gull Lake Middle School (middle), rated A-; Gull Lake High School (high), rated A. All sit in Gull Lake Community Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 4949 Sparrow Ave, Kalamazoo, MI compare to other homes in Kalamazoo 49004?

Among the 5,776 homes in Kalamazoo 49004, it is worth more than 59% of them ($251,195 against a typical $228,550), its price per square foot is higher than 83% of them ($237 against a typical $191), it is bigger than 32% of them (1,058 ft² against a typical 1,242 ft²), its lot is bigger than 44% of them (0.32 ac against a typical 0.35 ac) and it is newer than 72% of them (1977 against a typical 1958). Measured against all of Kalamazoo County, it is worth more than 43% 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 4949 Sparrow Ave, Kalamazoo, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 4949 Sparrow Ave, Kalamazoo, MI was $2,143. The county assessed it at $106,550.

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