1030 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001 (MLS# 26059089)

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$399,000
1030 Portage Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
MLS# 26059089
7630 sqft
Victorian-style exterior featuring dual towers, decorative horizontal siding, a central oculus window, arched window detailing, and a prominent double-door main entrance
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Victorian-style exterior featuring dual towers, decorative horizontal siding, a central oculus window, arched window detailing, and a prominent double-door main entrance Entryway featuring tiled flooring, wainscoting, a high-contrast panel ceiling, and a double-door entrance with integrated transom windows Double door entry featuring sidelights and transom windows, paired with wood-finish stairs, dark wood newel posts, and industrial-style pipe handrails Vaulted ceilings, stained glass windows, wood-finish flooring, and recessed pendant lighting Large interior space featuring a raised stage, high vaulted ceiling, dark-stained wood flooring, and multi-pane stained glass windows Expansive open-concept hall featuring vaulted ceilings, wood-finish flooring, paneled walls, and a decorative stained glass window Vaulted ceiling, raised stage with projector screen, wood-paneled walls, and wood flooring Large assembly hall featuring a vaulted ceiling, wood-finish flooring, stained glass windows, and a raised stage with a projector screen Large hall featuring a vaulted ceiling with decorative pendant lighting, hardwood flooring, stained glass accent windows, and a raised stage area with a built-in projection screen Stained-wood wall paneling with integrated sliding security shutters, wood-finish flooring, and ornate wooden door trim Interior space featuring dark-finished wood flooring, exposed structural piping, and a pendant light fixture Utility space featuring tiled flooring, a stainless steel sink basin, and wall-mounted shelving Commercial-grade stainless steel prep tables, wood-panel wall treatments, and durable tile flooring Interior hallway featuring vertical wood wainscoting, large windows with natural trim, ceramic tile flooring, and dual industrial-style metal handrails Wall-mounted pedestal sink, large format tile flooring, wood wainscoting, framed wall mirror, and three-light vanity fixture Wall-mounted white sink with a single-handle faucet, wainscoting wood paneling, tile flooring, and metallic grab bars Wall-mounted white basin sink with single-handle faucet, tiled flooring, wood wainscoting, and large sash window with wood trim Multi-level room featuring wood-finish flooring, a painted beadboard accent cabinet, and a wall-mounted pegboard organizer Expansive room featuring exposed structural ceiling beams, wood-finish flooring, wainscoting, and high-set horizontal windows Expansive multi-use area featuring durable concrete flooring, industrial-style linear overhead lighting, and built-in metal workbench cabinetry Portage St 1030 Kalamazoo 49001 - Edit-1 Dual HVAC system featuring high-efficiency metal ductwork and stone foundation wall Exterior featuring light blue lap siding, a dark stone veneer foundation, a raised wooden deck with staircase, and a detached magenta-painted arbor Asphalt-paved off-street parking area, wood-siding exterior, and elevated deck with staircase Expansive paved surface featuring a wood-style perimeter fence and mature trees Two-story structure featuring horizontal siding, a steep-pitched roof, multi-pane windows, a stone-finished foundation, and a tower element Victorian-inspired exterior featuring dual towers, pointed arch windows, decorative trim, and lap siding Gable-front exterior featuring horizontal lap siding, an ornate circular accent window, a prominent turret, and dual entrance doors with transom windows Exterior facade featuring horizontal siding, a gabled entrance portico with decorative shingles, double entry doors with sidelights, and a secondary side entrance with a covered porch Exterior featuring wood-style siding, dual towers, a circular window with decorative mullions, and an ornate shingled gable detail Aerial view of corner lot featuring asphalt-paved parking area and mature trees Aerial viewing to east Portage St 1030 Kalamazoo 49001 - Drone Portage St 1030 Kalamazoo 49001 - Drone Aerial view towards South East

Property Description
A HISTORIC LANDMARK WITH ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES! Once a historic church, this distinctive property has been transformed into an iconic local theatre, blending timeless architectural character with modern functionality. The main level showcases a beautiful former sanctuary with soaring vaulted ceilings, original woodwork, restored stained-glass windows, a stage, and an elevated sound booth. The space accommodates approximately 160 guests and is complemented by a kitchenette, storage, office space, and three bathrooms. Three entrances provide convenient access, including the main Portage Street entrance, a side entrance from the parking lot, and a handicap-accessible entrance with ramp near the designated parking spaces. The versatile lower level offers abundant open space, additional office and storage areas, a kitchenette, utility space, a fire suppression system, and a full unfinished bathroom. Two additional entrances provide access to this level.

Details
Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Portage Street & Lake Street
Property Sub-Type: Retail
Municipality: Kalamazoo City
Ownership Type: Private Owned
Office/Contract Info
On-Market Date: 2026-11-07
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 52.29
Prop Avail for Lease?: No
Current Bldg Use: Entertainment
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 76 x 210 irregular
Road Frontage: 76
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Waterfront: No
Total # Units: 1
# of Diff Unit Floor Plans: 1
Total # Bldgs: 1
# Fin Bldg Lvls: 3879
Total SqFt: 7630
Property Use Type: Business
School District: Kalamazoo
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.23
Lot Square Footage: 10019
Year Built: 1921
Full Baths: 4
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 90588
SEV: 130100
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 6287.46
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 0
Spec Assessment & Type: N/A
Zoning: C
Tax ID #: 06-22-427-001
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: A HISTORIC LANDMARK WITH ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES! Once a historic church, this distinctive property has been transformed into an iconic local theatre, blending timeless architectural character with modern functionality. The main level showcases a beautiful former sanctuary with soaring vaulted ceilings, original woodwork, restored stained-glass windows, a stage, and an elevated sound booth. The space accommodates approximately 160 guests and is complemented by a kitchenette, storage, office space, and three bathrooms. Three entrances provide convenient access, including the main Portage Street entrance, a side entrance from the parking lot, and a handicap-accessible entrance with ramp near the designated parking spaces. The versatile lower level offers abundant open space, additional office and storage areas, a kitchenette, utility space, a fire suppression system, and a full unfinished bathroom. Two additional entrances provide access to this level.
Legal: 50550 WELLS & PARKERS ADDITION, LIBER 2 OF PLATS PAGE 12A; LOT 1.
Additional Details
Total Parking Spaces: 15
Street Type
Paved: 1
SqFt Information
Fire Alarm: 1
Fire Sprinkler System: 1
Property Use
Business: 1
Utilities Attached
Cable Connected: 1
Electricity Connected: 1
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water
Public Water: 1
Uses
Institutional: 1
Professional Service: 1
Professional/Office: 1
Recreation: 1
Retail: 1
Other: 1
Construction Type
Concrete: 1
Exterior Material
Aluminum Siding: 1
Wood Siding: 1
Roofing
Composition: 1
Heat Source
Natural Gas: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Ownership
LLC: 1
Below Grade
Basement: 1
Full: 1
Walk-Out Access: 1
Heat Type
Forced Air: 1
Air Conditioning
Central Air: 1
Business Includes
Equipment: 1
Furniture: 1
Additional Features
Barrier Free: 1
Fire Sprinkler: 1
Util Avail at St
Cable Available: 1
Electricity Available: 1
High Speed Internet: 1
Natural Gas Available: 1
Driveway
Asphalt: 1
Send to Econ Dev Org
MEDC: 1
SWMI First, Region 5: 1
Purchase Terms Avail
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Land Contract: 1
Possession
Negotiable: 1
Location Property Info
County: Kalamazoo
Street #: 1030
Street Name: Portage
Suffix: Street
State: MI
Zip Code: 49001
Zip (4): 3008
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
Current Price: $399,000
List Price: $399,000
Listing Date: 2026-11-06
Property Features
Property Use: Business
SqFt Information: Fire Alarm; Fire Sprinkler System
Uses: Institutional; Professional Service; Professional/Office; Recreation; Retail; Other
Ownership: LLC
Business Includes: Equipment; Furniture
Construction Type: Concrete
Exterior Material: Aluminum Siding; Wood Siding
Roofing: Composition
Below Grade: Basement; Full; Walk-Out Access
Additional Features: Barrier Free; Fire Sprinkler
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public Water
Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected
Util Avail at St: Cable Available; Electricity Available; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Available
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Driveway: Asphalt
Street Type: Paved
Purchase Terms Avail: Cash; Conventional; Land Contract
Sale Conditions: None
Send to Econ Dev Org: MEDC; SWMI First, Region 5
Possession: Negotiable
Supplements
Situated on approximately 0.35 acres, the property includes a rear asphalt parking lot with 15 parking spaces and two designated handicap spaces. Located in a growing urban corridor, the property offers convenient access to the Metro Bus Line, the Farmers Market, and downtown Kalamazoo. With Commercial Improved zoning, this unique property presents an exciting opportunity to continue its current use or explore a variety of other commercial or boutique mixed-use possibilities. Its combination of historic charm, functional space, and strategic location makes it a truly distinctive offering. Included in the sale are the theatre lighting, sound system, and many additional features supporting its current use. Buyers are encouraged to verify permitted uses and development possibilities with the City of Kalamazoo.
IDX
Listing Office: Bellabay Realty, LLC
Listing Agent: Juliet Altman
Source MLS Verified

Last Updated: November - 07 - 2026

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