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$251,657$254 / 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
Last sold for $127,000 on Sep 3, 2015

5809 ALTEN ST

PORTAGE, MI 49024
2
Baths
990 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1961
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

$252K
$235K low$269K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$127,000 · Sep 3, 2015

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.$95,600 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$86,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$191,200

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.0.20
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Spa/Hot Tub (Only)

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.

E
12th Street Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.9 mi
M
Portage North Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.1 mi
H
Portage Northern High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi

District: Portage Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 49024These 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.71
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.73
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.20

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.6.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.30,436
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,755 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$88,995
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$105,459
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

5809 Alten 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 70% of homes in Portage 49024
  • Costs more per square foot than 93% of homes in Portage 49024
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Portage 49024
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Portage 49024
  • Older than 73% of homes in Portage 49024

What homes are worth in Portage 49024

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

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$155K$725K

This home is worth more than 30% of homes in Portage 49024.

How it measures up in Portage 49024

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Portage 49024.

Estimated value$251,657
CheaperTypical $295,890Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$254
CheaperTypical $185Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Living area990 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,599 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Year built1961
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 5809 Alten St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePortage 49024Kalamazoo County
Estimated valuepricier than$251,65730% of homes43% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25493% of homes87% of homes
Living areabigger than990 ft²8% of homes14% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac16% of homes26% of homes
Year builtnewer than196127% of homes46% of homes

About 5809 Alten St

How much is 5809 Alten St, Portage, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5809 Alten St, Portage, MI is $251,657 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $234,763 to $268,551. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5809 Alten St, Portage, MI last sell?

5809 Alten St, Portage, MI last sold on Sep 3, 2015 for $127,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5809 Alten St, Portage, MI?

5809 Alten St, Portage, MI has 2 bathrooms, 990 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 5809 Alten St, Portage, MI built?

5809 Alten St, Portage, MI was built in 1961, making it 65 years old. It is a ranch home.

What schools serve 5809 Alten St, Portage, MI?

5809 Alten St, Portage, MI is assigned to 12th Street Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Portage North Middle School (middle), rated B+; 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 5809 Alten St, Portage, MI compare to other homes in Portage 49024?

Among the 9,814 homes in Portage 49024, it is worth more than 30% of them ($251,657 against a typical $295,890), its price per square foot is higher than 93% of them ($254 against a typical $185), it is bigger than 8% of them (990 ft² against a typical 1,599 ft²), its lot is bigger than 16% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1961 against a typical 1973). Measured against all of Kalamazoo County, it is worth more than 43% 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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