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$188,245$102 / 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 Jul 14, 2026

517 FOREST ST

KALAMAZOO, MI 49008
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,850 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1909
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$188K
$178K low$199K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,559 (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.$86,300 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$80,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$172,600

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.0.11
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(6)

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

517 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 more than 80% of homes in Vine
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Kalamazoo 49008
  • Bigger than 72% of homes in Kalamazoo 49008
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Kalamazoo County
  • Older than 93% 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.

This home
$91K$731K

This home is worth more than 30% 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$188,245
CheaperTypical $255,198Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$102
CheaperTypical $186Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Living area1,850 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,462 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built1909
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 517 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVineKalamazoo 49008Kalamazoo County
Estimated valuepricier than$188,24580% of homes30% of homes25% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10253% of homes6% of homes8% of homes
Living areabigger than1,850 ft²67% of homes72% of homes72% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac56% of homes11% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than190960% of homes9% of homes7% of homes

About 517 Forest St

How much is 517 Forest St, Kalamazoo, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 517 Forest St, Kalamazoo, MI is $188,245 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $177,812 to $198,678. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 517 Forest St, Kalamazoo, MI last sell?

517 Forest St, Kalamazoo, MI last sold on Aug 11, 2023, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 517 Forest St, Kalamazoo, MI?

517 Forest St, Kalamazoo, MI has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,850 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 517 Forest St, Kalamazoo, MI built?

517 Forest St, Kalamazoo, MI was built in 1909, making it 117 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 517 Forest St, Kalamazoo, MI?

517 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 517 Forest St, Kalamazoo, MI compare to other homes in Kalamazoo 49008?

Among the 5,318 homes in Kalamazoo 49008, it is worth more than 30% of them ($188,245 against a typical $255,198), its price per square foot is higher than 6% of them ($102 against a typical $186), it is bigger than 72% of them (1,850 ft² against a typical 1,462 ft²), its lot is bigger than 11% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1909 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Kalamazoo County, it is worth more than 25% 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 517 Forest St, Kalamazoo, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 517 Forest St, Kalamazoo, MI was $3,559. The county assessed it at $86,300.

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