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$365,673$151 / 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 83How 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 $143,900 on Jul 27, 2012

5231 HITCHING POST RD

KALAMAZOO, MI 49009
2.5
Baths
2,420 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.
0.39 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1979
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$366K
$305K low$426K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$143,900 · Jul 27, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,636 (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.$160,500 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$151,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$321,000

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.0.39
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(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.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
12th Street Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.1 mi
M
Portage West Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Portage Central High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.4 mi

District: Portage Public Schools

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

5231 Hitching Post Rd 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 74% of homes in Kalamazoo County
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in Kalamazoo 49009
  • Bigger than 89% of homes in Kalamazoo County
  • Has a smaller lot than 74% of homes in Kalamazoo 49009
  • Older than 68% of homes in Kalamazoo 49009

What homes are worth in Kalamazoo 49009

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

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$109K$811K

This home is worth more than 54% 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$365,673
CheaperTypical $353,131Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$151
CheaperTypical $198Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Living area2,420 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,860 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size0.39 ac
SmallerTypical 0.67 acBigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 5231 Hitching Post Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKalamazoo 49009Kalamazoo County
Estimated valuepricier than$365,67354% of homes74% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15113% of homes23% of homes
Living areabigger than2,420 ft²77% of homes89% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.39 ac26% of homes56% of homes
Year builtnewer than197932% of homes64% of homes

About 5231 Hitching Post Rd

How much is 5231 Hitching Post Rd, Kalamazoo, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5231 Hitching Post Rd, Kalamazoo, MI is $365,673 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $305,319 to $426,027. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5231 Hitching Post Rd, Kalamazoo, MI last sell?

5231 Hitching Post Rd, Kalamazoo, MI last sold on Jul 27, 2012 for $143,900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5231 Hitching Post Rd, Kalamazoo, MI?

5231 Hitching Post Rd, Kalamazoo, MI has 2.5 bathrooms, 2,420 square feet of living space and a 0.39-acre lot.

When was 5231 Hitching Post Rd, Kalamazoo, MI built?

5231 Hitching Post Rd, Kalamazoo, MI was built in 1979, making it 47 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5231 Hitching Post Rd, Kalamazoo, MI?

5231 Hitching Post Rd, Kalamazoo, MI is assigned to 12th Street Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Portage West Middle School (middle), rated A-; Portage Central High School (high), rated A. All sit in Portage Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5231 Hitching Post Rd, Kalamazoo, MI compare to other homes in Kalamazoo 49009?

Among the 13,562 homes in Kalamazoo 49009, it is worth more than 54% of them ($365,673 against a typical $353,131), its price per square foot is higher than 13% of them ($151 against a typical $198), it is bigger than 77% of them (2,420 ft² against a typical 1,860 ft²), its lot is bigger than 26% of them (0.39 ac against a typical 0.67 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1979 against a typical 1993). Measured against all of Kalamazoo County, it is worth more than 74% 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 5231 Hitching Post Rd, Kalamazoo, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5231 Hitching Post Rd, Kalamazoo, MI was $3,636. The county assessed it at $160,500.

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