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$232,372$186 / 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 96How 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 $97,500 on May 13, 2005

8971 W KL AVE

KALAMAZOO, MI 49009
1
Baths
1,248 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.
3.51 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.

Valuation

$232K
$223K low$242K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$97,500 · May 13, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,593 (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.$106,300 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$107,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$212,600

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.85 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
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.3.51
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.

E
Prairie Ridge Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.4 mi
M
Maple Street Magnet School for the ArtsB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.6 mi
H
Loy Norrix High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.3 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

8971 W Kl 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 85% of homes in Kalamazoo 49009
  • Smaller than 83% of homes in Kalamazoo 49009
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in Kalamazoo County
  • 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
$122K$819K

This home is worth more than 15% 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$232,372
CheaperTypical $352,913Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$186
CheaperTypical $198Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Living area1,248 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,851 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size3.51 ac
SmallerTypical 0.67 acBigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Year built1980
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 34% of homes nearby

How 8971 W Kl Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKalamazoo 49009Kalamazoo County
Estimated valuepricier than$232,37215% of homes37% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18640% of homes48% of homes
Living areabigger than1,248 ft²17% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.51 ac85% of homes91% of homes
Year builtnewer than198034% of homes65% of homes

About 8971 W Kl Ave

How much is 8971 W Kl Ave, Kalamazoo, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8971 W Kl Ave, Kalamazoo, MI is $232,372 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $222,615 to $242,129. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8971 W Kl Ave, Kalamazoo, MI last sell?

8971 W Kl Ave, Kalamazoo, MI last sold on May 13, 2005 for $97,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8971 W Kl Ave, Kalamazoo, MI?

8971 W Kl Ave, Kalamazoo, MI has 1 bathrooms, 1,248 square feet of living space and a 3.51-acre lot.

When was 8971 W Kl Ave, Kalamazoo, MI built?

8971 W Kl Ave, Kalamazoo, MI was built in 1980, making it 46 years old. It is a ranch home.

What schools serve 8971 W Kl Ave, Kalamazoo, MI?

8971 W Kl Ave, Kalamazoo, MI is assigned to Prairie Ridge Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts (middle), rated B-; Loy Norrix High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Kalamazoo Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8971 W Kl Ave, Kalamazoo, MI compare to other homes in Kalamazoo 49009?

Among the 13,562 homes in Kalamazoo 49009, it is worth more than 15% of them ($232,372 against a typical $352,913), its price per square foot is higher than 40% of them ($186 against a typical $198), it is bigger than 17% of them (1,248 ft² against a typical 1,851 ft²), its lot is bigger than 85% of them (3.51 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 37% 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 8971 W Kl Ave, Kalamazoo, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8971 W Kl Ave, Kalamazoo, MI was $1,593. The county assessed it at $106,300.

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