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$246,440$164 / 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 93How 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

5270 BIRCHWOOD DR

KALAMAZOO, MI 49009
2.5
Baths
1,500 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.
0.87 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1978
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$246K
$229K low$263K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,239 (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.$140,500 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$162,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$281,000

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.0.87
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

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 · 0.7 mi
M
Portage West Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 mi
H
Portage Northern High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 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

5270 Birchwood Dr 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 82% of homes in Kalamazoo 49009
  • Costs less per square foot than 78% of homes in Kalamazoo 49009
  • Smaller than 70% of homes in Kalamazoo 49009
  • Has a bigger lot than 76% of homes in Kalamazoo County
  • Older than 70% 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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$113K$777K

This home is worth more than 18% 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$246,440
CheaperTypical $350,216Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$164
CheaperTypical $199Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Living area1,500 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,852 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Lot size0.87 ac
SmallerTypical 0.66 acBigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 30% of homes nearby

How 5270 Birchwood Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKalamazoo 49009Kalamazoo County
Estimated valuepricier than$246,44018% of homes42% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16422% of homes31% of homes
Living areabigger than1,500 ft²30% of homes51% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.87 ac59% of homes76% of homes
Year builtnewer than197830% of homes62% of homes

About 5270 Birchwood Dr

How much is 5270 Birchwood Dr, Kalamazoo, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5270 Birchwood Dr, Kalamazoo, MI is $246,440 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $229,398 to $263,482. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5270 Birchwood Dr, Kalamazoo, MI last sell?

5270 Birchwood Dr, Kalamazoo, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5270 Birchwood Dr, Kalamazoo, MI?

5270 Birchwood Dr, Kalamazoo, MI has 2.5 bathrooms, 1,500 square feet of living space and a 0.87-acre lot.

When was 5270 Birchwood Dr, Kalamazoo, MI built?

5270 Birchwood Dr, Kalamazoo, MI was built in 1978, making it 48 years old. It is a ranch home.

What schools serve 5270 Birchwood Dr, Kalamazoo, MI?

5270 Birchwood Dr, Kalamazoo, MI is assigned to 12th Street Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Portage West Middle School (middle), rated A; Portage Northern High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Portage Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5270 Birchwood Dr, Kalamazoo, MI compare to other homes in Kalamazoo 49009?

Among the 13,561 homes in Kalamazoo 49009, it is worth more than 18% of them ($246,440 against a typical $350,216), its price per square foot is higher than 22% of them ($164 against a typical $199), it is bigger than 30% of them (1,500 ft² against a typical 1,852 ft²), its lot is bigger than 59% of them (0.87 ac against a typical 0.66 ac) and it is newer than 30% of them (1978 against a typical 1993). Measured against all of Kalamazoo County, it is worth more than 42% 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 5270 Birchwood Dr, Kalamazoo, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5270 Birchwood Dr, Kalamazoo, MI was $4,239. The county assessed it at $140,500.

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