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Last sold for $34,999 on Aug 13, 2010

518 FOREST ST

KALAMAZOO, MI 49008
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,368 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1897
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$34,999 · Aug 13, 2010

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,592 (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.$88,000 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$83,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$176,000

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.0.20
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(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.

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

518 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.

  • Bigger than 87% of homes in Kalamazoo 49008
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Vine
  • Older than 96% of homes in Kalamazoo County

How it measures up in Kalamazoo 49008

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

Living area2,368 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,462 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Year built1897
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 518 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVineKalamazoo 49008Kalamazoo County
Living areabigger than2,368 ft²84% of homes87% of homes87% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac88% of homes43% of homes26% of homes
Year builtnewer than189735% of homes6% of homes4% of homes

About 518 Forest St

When did 518 Forest St, Kalamazoo, MI last sell?

518 Forest St, Kalamazoo, MI last sold on Aug 13, 2010 for $34,999, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 518 Forest St, Kalamazoo, MI?

518 Forest St, Kalamazoo, MI has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,368 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 518 Forest St, Kalamazoo, MI built?

518 Forest St, Kalamazoo, MI was built in 1897, making it 129 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 518 Forest St, Kalamazoo, MI?

518 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 518 Forest St, Kalamazoo, MI compare to other homes in Kalamazoo 49008?

Among the 5,318 homes in Kalamazoo 49008, it is bigger than 87% of them (2,368 ft² against a typical 1,462 ft²), its lot is bigger than 43% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1897 against a typical 1949). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 518 Forest St, Kalamazoo, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 518 Forest St, Kalamazoo, MI was $2,592. The county assessed it at $88,000.

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