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$459,596$153 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $350,000 on Dec 5, 2016

6971 BAY RIDGE RD

KALAMAZOO, MI 49009
4.5
Baths
2,996 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.
0.85 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1996
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$460K
$433K low$486K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$350,000 · Dec 5, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,226 (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.$241,900 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$235,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$483,800

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.7 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.85
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.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
Portage West Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.7 mi
E
Moorsbridge Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.8 mi
H
Portage Northern High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.3 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

6971 Bay Ridge Rd 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 87% of homes in Kalamazoo County
  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in Kalamazoo 49009
  • Bigger than 95% of homes in Kalamazoo County
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Kalamazoo County
  • Newer than 79% of homes in Kalamazoo County

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$788K

This home is worth more than 76% 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$459,596
CheaperTypical $352,770Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$153
CheaperTypical $198Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Living area2,996 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,845 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Lot size0.85 ac
SmallerTypical 0.67 acBigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Year built1996
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 56% of homes nearby

How 6971 Bay Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKalamazoo 49009Kalamazoo County
Estimated valuepricier than$459,59676% of homes87% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15314% of homes24% of homes
Living areabigger than2,996 ft²90% of homes95% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.85 ac59% of homes77% of homes
Year builtnewer than199656% of homes79% of homes

About 6971 Bay Ridge Rd

How much is 6971 Bay Ridge Rd, Kalamazoo, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 6971 Bay Ridge Rd, Kalamazoo, MI is $459,596 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $433,099 to $486,093. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 6971 Bay Ridge Rd, Kalamazoo, MI last sell?

6971 Bay Ridge Rd, Kalamazoo, MI last sold on Dec 5, 2016 for $350,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 6971 Bay Ridge Rd, Kalamazoo, MI?

6971 Bay Ridge Rd, Kalamazoo, MI has 4.5 bathrooms, 2,996 square feet of living space and a 0.85-acre lot.

When was 6971 Bay Ridge Rd, Kalamazoo, MI built?

6971 Bay Ridge Rd, Kalamazoo, MI was built in 1996, making it 30 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 6971 Bay Ridge Rd, Kalamazoo, MI?

6971 Bay Ridge Rd, Kalamazoo, MI is assigned to Portage West Middle School (middle), rated A-; Moorsbridge Elementary School (elementary), 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 6971 Bay Ridge Rd, Kalamazoo, MI compare to other homes in Kalamazoo 49009?

Among the 13,562 homes in Kalamazoo 49009, it is worth more than 76% of them ($459,596 against a typical $352,770), its price per square foot is higher than 14% of them ($153 against a typical $198), it is bigger than 90% of them (2,996 ft² against a typical 1,845 ft²), its lot is bigger than 59% of them (0.85 ac against a typical 0.67 ac) and it is newer than 56% of them (1996 against a typical 1993). Measured against all of Kalamazoo County, it is worth more than 87% 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 6971 Bay Ridge Rd, Kalamazoo, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 6971 Bay Ridge Rd, Kalamazoo, MI was $7,226. The county assessed it at $241,900.

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