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$701,348$318 / 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 92How 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 $605,000 on Sep 3, 2020

5245 FOREST RIVER WAY

KALAMAZOO, MI 49009
3
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,208 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.
1.58 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2018
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$701K
$646K low$757K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$605,000 · Sep 3, 2020
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$296,348
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$237,078
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.66%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$405,000
STIFEL BANK & TRUST · recorded Sep 3, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,535 (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.$318,000 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$325,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$636,000

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.1.58
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.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.

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 · 1.2 mi
E
Indian Prairie Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 1.8 mi
M
Linden Grove Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.3 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

5245 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 97% of homes in Kalamazoo County
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Kalamazoo 49009
  • Bigger than 84% of homes in Kalamazoo County
  • Has a bigger lot than 84% of homes in Kalamazoo County
  • Among the newest 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
$107K$843K

This home is worth more than 95% 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$701,348
CheaperTypical $351,351Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$318
CheaperTypical $196Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Living area2,208 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,848 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Lot size1.58 ac
SmallerTypical 0.67 acBigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Year built2018
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 98% of homes nearby

How 5245 Forest River Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKalamazoo 49009Kalamazoo County
Estimated valuepricier than$701,34895% of homes97% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31896% of homes96% of homes
Living areabigger than2,208 ft²68% of homes84% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.58 ac73% of homes84% of homes
Year builtnewer than201898% of homesalmost all homes

About 5245 Forest River Way

How much is 5245 Forest River Way, Kalamazoo, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5245 Forest River Way, Kalamazoo, MI is $701,348 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $645,683 to $757,013. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5245 Forest River Way, Kalamazoo, MI last sell?

5245 Forest River Way, Kalamazoo, MI last sold on Sep 3, 2020 for $605,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5245 Forest River Way, Kalamazoo, MI?

5245 Forest River Way, Kalamazoo, MI has 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 2,208 square feet of living space and a 1.58-acre lot.

When was 5245 Forest River Way, Kalamazoo, MI built?

5245 Forest River Way, Kalamazoo, MI was built in 2018, making it 8 years old. It is a ranch home.

What schools serve 5245 Forest River Way, Kalamazoo, MI?

5245 Forest River Way, Kalamazoo, MI is assigned to Kalamazoo Central High School (high), rated B; Indian Prairie Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Linden Grove Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Kalamazoo Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5245 Forest River Way, Kalamazoo, MI compare to other homes in Kalamazoo 49009?

Among the 13,558 homes in Kalamazoo 49009, it is worth more than 95% of them ($701,348 against a typical $351,351), its price per square foot is higher than 96% of them ($318 against a typical $196), it is bigger than 68% of them (2,208 ft² against a typical 1,848 ft²), its lot is bigger than 73% of them (1.58 ac against a typical 0.67 ac) and it is newer than 98% of them (2018 against a typical 1993). Measured against all of Kalamazoo County, it is worth more than 97% 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 5245 Forest River Way, Kalamazoo, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5245 Forest River Way, Kalamazoo, MI was $12,535. The county assessed it at $318,000.

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