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$222,350$106 / 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 88How 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
Last sold for $6,500 on May 31, 2016

5017 S 38TH ST

CLIMAX, MI 49034
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,100 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.
1.03 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1958
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

$222K
$196K low$249K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$6,500 · May 31, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,038 (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.$85,500 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$85,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$171,000

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.1.03
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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
Climax - Scotts Jr / Sr High SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 3.1 mi
E
Climax - Scotts Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 3.6 mi

District: Climax-Scotts Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 49034These 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.73
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.74
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.25

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.96%
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.8.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,061
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.76 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74,283
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$94,695
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.47%

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How this home compares

5017 S 38th 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 66% of homes in Kalamazoo County
  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in Kalamazoo County
  • Bigger than 84% of homes in Climax 49034
  • Has a bigger lot than 80% of homes in Kalamazoo County

What homes are worth in Climax 49034

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

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$90K$523K

This home is worth more than 38% of homes in Climax 49034.

How it measures up in Climax 49034

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Climax 49034.

Estimated value$222,350
CheaperTypical $250,994Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$106
CheaperTypical $175Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Living area2,100 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,553 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Lot size1.03 ac
SmallerTypical 1.99 acBigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Year built1958
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 38% of homes nearby

How 5017 S 38th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeClimax 49034Kalamazoo County
Estimated valuepricier than$222,35038% of homes34% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10611% of homes8% of homes
Living areabigger than2,100 ft²84% of homes81% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.03 ac39% of homes80% of homes
Year builtnewer than195838% of homes40% of homes

About 5017 S 38th St

How much is 5017 S 38th St, Climax, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5017 S 38th St, Climax, MI is $222,350 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $195,919 to $248,781. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5017 S 38th St, Climax, MI last sell?

5017 S 38th St, Climax, MI last sold on May 31, 2016 for $6,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5017 S 38th St, Climax, MI?

5017 S 38th St, Climax, MI has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,100 square feet of living space and a 1.03-acre lot.

When was 5017 S 38th St, Climax, MI built?

5017 S 38th St, Climax, MI was built in 1958, making it 68 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5017 S 38th St, Climax, MI?

5017 S 38th St, Climax, MI is assigned to Climax - Scotts Jr / Sr High School (middle), rated B-; Climax - Scotts Elementary School (elementary), rated C. All sit in Climax-Scotts Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5017 S 38th St, Climax, MI compare to other homes in Climax 49034?

Among the 902 homes in Climax 49034, it is worth more than 38% of them ($222,350 against a typical $250,994), its price per square foot is higher than 11% of them ($106 against a typical $175), it is bigger than 84% of them (2,100 ft² against a typical 1,553 ft²), its lot is bigger than 39% of them (1.03 ac against a typical 1.99 ac) and it is newer than 38% of them (1958 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Kalamazoo County, it is worth more than 34% 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 5017 S 38th St, Climax, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5017 S 38th St, Climax, MI was $3,038. The county assessed it at $85,500.

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