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$266,810$182 / 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 95How 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
Last sold for $150,000 on Oct 18, 2005

5285 DRIFTWOOD AVE

KALAMAZOO, MI 49009
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,469 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.
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1980
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

$267K
$254K low$280K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$150,000 · Oct 18, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,225 (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.$139,700 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$122,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$279,400

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.0.34
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(3)

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
Linden Grove Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
E
Prairie Ridge Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.8 mi
H
Kalamazoo Central High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 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%

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How this home compares

5285 Driftwood Ave 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 76% of homes in Kalamazoo 49009
  • Smaller than 71% of homes in Kalamazoo 49009
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Kalamazoo 49009
  • Older than 66% 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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$107K$792K

This home is worth more than 24% 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$266,810
CheaperTypical $350,594Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$182
CheaperTypical $199Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Living area1,469 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,844 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.67 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Year built1980
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 34% of homes nearby

How 5285 Driftwood Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKalamazoo 49009Kalamazoo County
Estimated valuepricier than$266,81024% of homes48% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18236% of homes44% of homes
Living areabigger than1,469 ft²29% of homes50% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac18% of homes50% of homes
Year builtnewer than198034% of homes65% of homes

About 5285 Driftwood Ave

How much is 5285 Driftwood Ave, Kalamazoo, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5285 Driftwood Ave, Kalamazoo, MI is $266,810 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $253,840 to $279,780. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5285 Driftwood Ave, Kalamazoo, MI last sell?

5285 Driftwood Ave, Kalamazoo, MI last sold on Oct 18, 2005 for $150,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5285 Driftwood Ave, Kalamazoo, MI?

5285 Driftwood Ave, Kalamazoo, MI has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,469 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 5285 Driftwood Ave, Kalamazoo, MI built?

5285 Driftwood Ave, Kalamazoo, MI was built in 1980, making it 46 years old. It is a ranch home.

What schools serve 5285 Driftwood Ave, Kalamazoo, MI?

5285 Driftwood Ave, Kalamazoo, MI is assigned to Linden Grove Middle School (middle), rated C+; Prairie Ridge Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Kalamazoo Central High School (high), rated B. All sit in Kalamazoo Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5285 Driftwood Ave, Kalamazoo, MI compare to other homes in Kalamazoo 49009?

Among the 13,561 homes in Kalamazoo 49009, it is worth more than 24% of them ($266,810 against a typical $350,594), its price per square foot is higher than 36% of them ($182 against a typical $199), it is bigger than 29% of them (1,469 ft² against a typical 1,844 ft²), its lot is bigger than 18% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 0.67 ac) and it is newer than 34% of them (1980 against a typical 1993). Measured against all of Kalamazoo County, it is worth more than 48% 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 5285 Driftwood Ave, Kalamazoo, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5285 Driftwood Ave, Kalamazoo, MI was $3,225. The county assessed it at $139,700.

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