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$377,417$147 / 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 90How 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

5535 SWALLOW AVE

KALAMAZOO, MI 49009
2.5
Baths
2,560 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.
0.38 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
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$377K
$340K low$414K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,974 (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.$166,900 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$178,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$333,800

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.0.38
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.

M
Portage West Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 mi
E
Amberly Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.6 mi
H
Portage Central High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.7 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

5535 Swallow 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 more than 76% of homes in Kalamazoo County
  • Costs less per square foot than 89% of homes in Kalamazoo 49009
  • Bigger than 91% of homes in Kalamazoo County
  • Has a smaller lot than 74% 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.

This home
$121K$820K

This home is worth more than 57% 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$377,417
CheaperTypical $353,224Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$147
CheaperTypical $199Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Living area2,560 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,856 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Lot size0.38 ac
SmallerTypical 0.66 acBigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Year built1980
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 34% of homes nearby

How 5535 Swallow Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKalamazoo 49009Kalamazoo County
Estimated valuepricier than$377,41757% of homes76% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14711% of homes21% of homes
Living areabigger than2,560 ft²81% of homes91% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.38 ac26% of homes57% of homes
Year builtnewer than198034% of homes65% of homes

About 5535 Swallow Ave

How much is 5535 Swallow Ave, Kalamazoo, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5535 Swallow Ave, Kalamazoo, MI is $377,417 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $340,485 to $414,349. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5535 Swallow Ave, Kalamazoo, MI last sell?

5535 Swallow Ave, Kalamazoo, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5535 Swallow Ave, Kalamazoo, MI?

5535 Swallow Ave, Kalamazoo, MI has 2.5 bathrooms, 2,560 square feet of living space and a 0.38-acre lot.

When was 5535 Swallow Ave, Kalamazoo, MI built?

5535 Swallow Ave, Kalamazoo, MI was built in 1980, making it 46 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5535 Swallow Ave, Kalamazoo, MI?

5535 Swallow Ave, Kalamazoo, MI is assigned to Portage West Middle School (middle), rated A-; Amberly Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; 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 5535 Swallow Ave, Kalamazoo, MI compare to other homes in Kalamazoo 49009?

Among the 13,562 homes in Kalamazoo 49009, it is worth more than 57% of them ($377,417 against a typical $353,224), its price per square foot is higher than 11% of them ($147 against a typical $199), it is bigger than 81% of them (2,560 ft² against a typical 1,856 ft²), its lot is bigger than 26% of them (0.38 ac against a typical 0.66 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 76% 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 5535 Swallow Ave, Kalamazoo, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5535 Swallow Ave, Kalamazoo, MI was $4,974. The county assessed it at $166,900.

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