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$128,079$192 / 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 81How 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 $147,000 on Mar 13, 2024

5541 JOSEPHINE ST

KALAMAZOO, MI 49048
2
Beds
1
Baths
668 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1946
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$128K
$104K low$152K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$147,000 · Mar 13, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,491 (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.$41,900 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$39,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$83,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyKALAMAZOO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
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.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
Comstock High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
E
Comstock Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.8 mi
M
Comstock Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 mi

District: Comstock Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 49048These 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.102
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.75
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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.2%
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.25,980
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.665 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,110
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76,414
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

5541 Josephine 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 91% of homes in Kalamazoo County
  • Costs more per square foot than 74% of homes in Kalamazoo 49048
  • Among the smallest homes in Kalamazoo County
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in Kalamazoo County
  • Older than 77% of homes in Kalamazoo County

What homes are worth in Kalamazoo 49048

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

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$77K$504K

This home is worth more than 20% of homes in Kalamazoo 49048.

How it measures up in Kalamazoo 49048

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Kalamazoo 49048.

Estimated value$128,079
CheaperTypical $184,315Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$192
CheaperTypical $162Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Living area668 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,244 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.3 acBigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1946
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 34% of homes nearby

How 5541 Josephine St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKalamazoo 49048Kalamazoo County
Estimated valuepricier than$128,07920% of homes9% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19274% of homes52% of homes
Living areabigger than668 ft²2% of homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac24% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than194634% of homes23% of homes

About 5541 Josephine St

How much is 5541 Josephine St, Kalamazoo, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5541 Josephine St, Kalamazoo, MI is $128,079 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $104,257 to $151,901. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5541 Josephine St, Kalamazoo, MI last sell?

5541 Josephine St, Kalamazoo, MI last sold on Mar 13, 2024 for $147,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5541 Josephine St, Kalamazoo, MI?

5541 Josephine St, Kalamazoo, MI has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 668 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 5541 Josephine St, Kalamazoo, MI built?

5541 Josephine St, Kalamazoo, MI was built in 1946, making it 80 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5541 Josephine St, Kalamazoo, MI?

5541 Josephine St, Kalamazoo, MI is assigned to Comstock High School (high), rated C+; Comstock Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Comstock Middle School (middle), rated D-. All sit in Comstock Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5541 Josephine St, Kalamazoo, MI compare to other homes in Kalamazoo 49048?

Among the 7,691 homes in Kalamazoo 49048, it is worth more than 20% of them ($128,079 against a typical $184,315), its price per square foot is higher than 74% of them ($192 against a typical $162), it is bigger than 2% of them (668 ft² against a typical 1,244 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.3 ac) and it is newer than 34% of them (1946 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of Kalamazoo County, it is worth more than 9% 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 5541 Josephine St, Kalamazoo, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5541 Josephine St, Kalamazoo, MI was $2,491. The county assessed it at $41,900.

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