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$132,542$100 / 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 85How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $130,000 on Dec 18, 2025

514 FOREST ST

KALAMAZOO, MI 49008
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,322 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.
2,614 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1905
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$133K
$113K low$152K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$130,000 · Dec 18, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,660 (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.$59,100 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$55,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$118,200

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.0.06
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(8)

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
Maple Street Magnet School for the ArtsB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
E
Woods Lake Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.8 mi
H
Loy Norrix High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.6 mi

District: Kalamazoo Public School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 49008These 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.98
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 100.21

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.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.17,201
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,528 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$75,021
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$92,119
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

514 Forest 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 90% of homes in Kalamazoo 49008
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Kalamazoo 49008
  • Smaller than 76% of homes in Vine
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Kalamazoo County
  • Older than 94% of homes in Kalamazoo County

What homes are worth in Kalamazoo 49008

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

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$91K$731K

This home is worth more than 10% of homes in Kalamazoo 49008.

How it measures up in Kalamazoo 49008

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Kalamazoo 49008.

Estimated value$132,542
CheaperTypical $255,198Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$100
CheaperTypical $186Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Living area1,322 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,462 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Lot size2,614 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1905
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 514 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVineKalamazoo 49008Kalamazoo County
Estimated valuepricier than$132,54229% of homes10% of homes10% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10050% of homes5% of homes7% of homes
Living areabigger than1,322 ft²24% of homes41% of homes39% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,614 ft²21% of homes5% of homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than190553% of homes8% of homes6% of homes

About 514 Forest St

How much is 514 Forest St, Kalamazoo, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 514 Forest St, Kalamazoo, MI is $132,542 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $112,699 to $152,385. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 514 Forest St, Kalamazoo, MI last sell?

514 Forest St, Kalamazoo, MI last sold on Dec 18, 2025 for $130,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 6 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 514 Forest St, Kalamazoo, MI?

514 Forest St, Kalamazoo, MI has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,322 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 514 Forest St, Kalamazoo, MI built?

514 Forest St, Kalamazoo, MI was built in 1905, making it 121 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 514 Forest St, Kalamazoo, MI?

514 Forest St, Kalamazoo, MI is assigned to Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts (middle), rated B-; Woods Lake Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Loy Norrix High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Kalamazoo Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 514 Forest St, Kalamazoo, MI compare to other homes in Kalamazoo 49008?

Among the 5,318 homes in Kalamazoo 49008, it is worth more than 10% of them ($132,542 against a typical $255,198), its price per square foot is higher than 5% of them ($100 against a typical $186), it is bigger than 41% of them (1,322 ft² against a typical 1,462 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (2,614 ft² against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1905 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Kalamazoo County, it is worth more than 10% 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 514 Forest St, Kalamazoo, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 514 Forest St, Kalamazoo, MI was $2,660. The county assessed it at $59,100.

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