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$492,157$268 / 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 89How 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
Last sold for $422,239 on Aug 26, 2021

5021 FOREST RIVER WAY

KALAMAZOO, MI 49009
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,838 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.
1.54 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2000
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

$492K
$439K low$545K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$422,239 · Aug 26, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,843 (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.$219,400 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$225,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$438,800

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.24 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.1.54
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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
Kalamazoo Central High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
E
Indian Prairie Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 1.5 mi
M
Linden Grove Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.1 mi

District: Kalamazoo Public School District

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

5021 Forest River Way 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 more than 89% of homes in Kalamazoo County
  • Costs more per square foot than 90% of homes in Kalamazoo County
  • Bigger than 71% of homes in Kalamazoo County
  • Has a bigger lot than 84% of homes in Kalamazoo County
  • Newer than 84% 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
$122K$834K

This home is worth more than 80% 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$492,157
CheaperTypical $354,183Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$268
CheaperTypical $199Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Living area1,838 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,848 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Lot size1.54 ac
SmallerTypical 0.67 acBigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Year built2000
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 65% of homes nearby

How 5021 Forest River Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKalamazoo 49009Kalamazoo County
Estimated valuepricier than$492,15780% of homes89% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26888% of homes90% of homes
Living areabigger than1,838 ft²50% of homes71% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.54 ac73% of homes84% of homes
Year builtnewer than200065% of homes84% of homes

About 5021 Forest River Way

How much is 5021 Forest River Way, Kalamazoo, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5021 Forest River Way, Kalamazoo, MI is $492,157 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $439,476 to $544,838. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5021 Forest River Way, Kalamazoo, MI last sell?

5021 Forest River Way, Kalamazoo, MI last sold on Aug 26, 2021 for $422,239, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5021 Forest River Way, Kalamazoo, MI?

5021 Forest River Way, Kalamazoo, MI has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,838 square feet of living space and a 1.54-acre lot.

When was 5021 Forest River Way, Kalamazoo, MI built?

5021 Forest River Way, Kalamazoo, MI was built in 2000, making it 26 years old. It is a ranch home.

What schools serve 5021 Forest River Way, Kalamazoo, MI?

5021 Forest River Way, Kalamazoo, MI is assigned to Kalamazoo Central High School (high), rated B; Indian Prairie Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Linden Grove Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Kalamazoo Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5021 Forest River Way, Kalamazoo, MI compare to other homes in Kalamazoo 49009?

Among the 13,562 homes in Kalamazoo 49009, it is worth more than 80% of them ($492,157 against a typical $354,183), its price per square foot is higher than 88% of them ($268 against a typical $199), it is bigger than 50% of them (1,838 ft² against a typical 1,848 ft²), its lot is bigger than 73% of them (1.54 ac against a typical 0.67 ac) and it is newer than 65% of them (2000 against a typical 1993). Measured against all of Kalamazoo County, it is worth more than 89% 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 5021 Forest River Way, Kalamazoo, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5021 Forest River Way, Kalamazoo, MI was $8,843. The county assessed it at $219,400.

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