$635,000
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
MLS# 26055813
4 beds | 3 baths | 2924 sqft
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Property Description
Only a job transfer could pull you away from this one-of-a-kind mid-century modern masterpiece! Welcome to the Probasco House, an extraordinary home designed by renowned Kalamazoo architect Norman F. Carver Jr. and selected as Architectural Record's Home of the Year in May 1962. Nestled into the wooded landscape of the ever-popular Winchell neighborhood, this remarkable property is a design enthusiast's dream and a must-see for anyone who appreciates timeless design and distinctive character. With over 2,900 square feet of living space, you're welcomed through an immaculate foyer into a stunning great room featuring a wall of windows overlooking the private, wooded lot and a massive gas fireplace complemented by a recently refinished built-in sofa, the perfect spot to cozy up and take in the surroundings. Another inviting living space with its own fireplace sits just off the galley kitchen, complete with built-in double ovens. The main-level primary suite offers a peaceful retreat
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Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Chevy Chase Blvd & Argyle Av
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Kalamazoo City
Office/Contract Info
On-Market Date: 2026-10-22
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 217.17
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 99x198
Road Frontage: 99
Garage Y/N: No
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 2
Waterfront: No
Income Property: No
Basement: No
Total Rooms AG: 12
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2924
SqFt Above Grade: 2924
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 1263
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 0
Building Total SqFt: 2924
Total Beds Above Grade: 1
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 2
School District: Kalamazoo
Elementary School: Winchell Elementary School
High School: Loy Norrix High School
Middle School: Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.45
Lot Square Footage: 19602
Year Built: 1960
Total Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 3
Total Baths: 3
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 167997
SEV: 276400
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 8391
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: None Known
Tax ID #: 06-29-435-071
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Only a job transfer could pull you away from this one-of-a-kind mid-century modern masterpiece! Welcome to the Probasco House, an extraordinary home designed by renowned Kalamazoo architect Norman F. Carver Jr. and selected as Architectural Record's Home of the Year in May 1962. Nestled into the wooded landscape of the ever-popular Winchell neighborhood, this remarkable property is a design enthusiast's dream and a must-see for anyone who appreciates timeless design and distinctive character. With over 2,900 square feet of living space, you're welcomed through an immaculate foyer into a stunning great room featuring a wall of windows overlooking the private, wooded lot and a massive gas fireplace complemented by a recently refinished built-in sofa, the perfect spot to cozy up and take in the surroundings. Another inviting living space with its own fireplace sits just off the galley kitchen, complete with built-in double ovens. The main-level primary suite offers a peaceful retreat
Legal: 43195 STEWART ESTATES LOT 71, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 16 OF PLATS, PAGE 1, KALAMAZOO COUNTY RECORDS.
Lot Description
Wooded: 1
Street Type
Paved: 1
Public: 1
Util Avail at Street
Cable Available: 1
Electricity Available: 1
High Speed Internet: 1
Natural Gas Available: 1
Phone Available: 1
Storm Sewer: 1
Utilities Attached
Cable Connected: 1
High Speed Internet: 1
Phone Connected: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water
Public: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Mineral Rights
Unknown: 1
Laundry Features
Electric Dryer Hookup: 1
Laundry Closet: 1
Lower Level: 1
Washer Hookup: 1
Exterior Material
Wood Siding: 1
Roofing
Rubber: 1
Other: 1
Parking Features
Attached: 1
Carport: 1
Garage Faces Front: 1
Heat Source
Natural Gas: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Forced Air: 1
Air Conditioning
Attic Fan: 1
Central Air: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: Yes
Accessibility Feat
Low Threshold Shower: 1
Upper Rooms
Upper Level Square Feet: 0
Total Baths Above Grade: 1
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 1
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 1661
Lower Rooms
Lower Bedrooms: 3
Lower Full Baths: 2
Lower Finished SQFT: 1263
Total Lower SQFT: 1263
Driveway
Asphalt: 1
Substructure
Slab: 1
Windows
Screens: 1
Storms: 1
Kitchen Features
Desk Built-In: 1
Fireplace
Den: 1
Gas Log: 1
Living Room: 1
Additional Items
Window Treatments: 1
Appliances
Cooktop: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Double Oven: 1
Dryer: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Reverse Osmosis Water System: 1
Washer: 1
Water Softener Owned: 1
Water Heater
Natural Gas: 1
Exterior Features
Balcony: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Patio: 1
Covered: 1
Deck: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Ceramic Tile: 1
Other: 1
Vinyl: 1
Security Features
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s): 1
Security System: 1
Smoke Detector(s): 1
Landscape
Ground Cover: 1
Shrubs/Hedges: 1
Terraced Yard: 1
Architectural Style
Mid-Century Modern: 1
Possession
Close Plus 6 to 29 Days: 1
Location Property Info
County: Kalamazoo
Street #: 2525
Street Name: Sheffield
Suffix: Drive
State: MI
Zip Code: 49008
Zip (4): 2211
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $635,000
Current Price: $635,000
Listing Date: 2026-10-20
Remarks Misc
Directions: Oakland Dr to Chevy Chase (west), north on Sheffield to home on right
Property Features
Accessibility Feat: Low Threshold Shower
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Laundry Closet; Lower Level; Washer Hookup
Exterior Material: Wood Siding
Roofing: Rubber; Other
Windows: Screens; Storms
Substructure: Slab
Lot Description: Wooded
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; High Speed Internet; Phone Connected
Util Avail at Street: Cable Available; Electricity Available; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Available; Phone Available; Storm Sewer
Kitchen Features: Desk Built-In
Fireplace: Den; Gas Log; Living Room
Additional Items: Window Treatments
Appliances: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Disposal; Double Oven; Dryer; Refrigerator; Reverse Osmosis Water System; Washer; Water Softener Owned
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air
Air Conditioning: Attic Fan; Central Air
Water Heater: Natural Gas
Exterior Features: Balcony
Flooring: Carpet; Ceramic Tile; Other; Vinyl
Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Patio
Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s); Security System; Smoke Detector(s)
Landscape: Ground Cover; Shrubs/Hedges; Terraced Yard
Parking Features: Attached; Carport; Garage Faces Front
Architectural Style: Mid-Century Modern
Driveway: Asphalt
Street Type: Paved; Public
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional
Possession: Close Plus 6 to 29 Days
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
with sliding door access to the full-length of the house porch. Downstairs, you'll find three additional bedrooms, two more full bathrooms, a laundry area, a kitchenette, and another spacious living room with access to the covered patio. Whether you envision multigenerational living, guest accommodations, or simply room to spread out, the possibilities are endless. With new flooring throughout, updated plumbing, a new reverse osmosis water filtration system, and a roof just three years old, this remarkable home blends iconic mid-century design with thoughtful updates. A rare architectural treasure in a coveted neighborhood, now waiting for its next chapter. Could it be yours?
Room Information
| Room Name | Level |
| Kitchen | Main |
| Dining Area | Main |
| Family Room | Lower |
| Living Room | Main |
| Den | Main |
| Primary Bedroom | Main |
| Primary Bathroom | Main |
| Bathroom 2 | Lower |
| Bathroom 3 | Lower |
| Bedroom 2 | Lower |
| Bedroom 3 | Lower |
| Bedroom 4 | Lower |
Architectural Record Home of the Year 
Listing Office: Real Broker LLC
Listing Agent: Amy R McCash
Last Updated: October - 22 - 2026
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