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$171,445$137 / 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 Sep 24, 2026

527 RUTH ST

PORTAGE, MI 49002
1
Baths
1,248 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
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

$171K
$162K low$181K high

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$81,100 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$72,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$162,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyKALAMAZOO
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1985
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
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.Spa/Hot Tub (Only)
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 228 ft²

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

M
Portage North Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Portage Northern High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
E
Woodland Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.4 mi

District: Portage Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 49002These 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.91
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 100.27

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.20,877
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,018 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74,776
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$94,066
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

527 Ruth 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 Portage 49002
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Portage 49002
  • Smaller than 66% of homes in Kalamazoo County
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Portage 49002
  • Older than 91% of homes in Portage 49002

What homes are worth in Portage 49002

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

This home
$107K$903K

This home is worth more than 10% of homes in Portage 49002.

How it measures up in Portage 49002

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Portage 49002.

Estimated value$171,445
CheaperTypical $266,024Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$137
CheaperTypical $204Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Living area1,248 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.3 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1963Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 527 Ruth St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePortage 49002Kalamazoo County
Estimated valuepricier than$171,44510% of homes19% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1376% of homes16% of homes
Living areabigger than1,248 ft²42% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac5% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than19409% of homes21% of homes

About 527 Ruth St

How much is 527 Ruth St, Portage, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 527 Ruth St, Portage, MI is $171,445 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $161,896 to $180,994. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 527 Ruth St, Portage, MI last sell?

527 Ruth St, Portage, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 527 Ruth St, Portage, MI?

527 Ruth St, Portage, MI has 1 bathrooms, 1,248 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 527 Ruth St, Portage, MI built?

527 Ruth St, Portage, MI was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 527 Ruth St, Portage, MI?

527 Ruth St, Portage, MI is assigned to Portage North Middle School (middle), rated B+; Portage Northern High School (high), rated B-; Woodland Elementary School (elementary), rated C+. All sit in Portage Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 527 Ruth St, Portage, MI compare to other homes in Portage 49002?

Among the 6,679 homes in Portage 49002, it is worth more than 10% of them ($171,445 against a typical $266,024), its price per square foot is higher than 6% of them ($137 against a typical $204), it is bigger than 42% of them (1,248 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.3 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1940 against a typical 1963). Measured against all of Kalamazoo County, it is worth more than 19% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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