$249,000
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
MLS# 26036719
3 beds | 2 baths | 1293 sqft
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Open House (07/18/2026 - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm)
Property Description
Beautifully preserved 1919 Cape Cod nestled in the heart of Kalamazoo's sought after Stuart Historic District! This charming 3 bedroom, 1,293 square foot home blends timeless character with thoughtful modern updates. Sip your morning coffee on the covered front porch swing overlooking the tree lined street, then unwind or entertain on the spacious patio in the private fenced backyard. Inside, hardwood floors, rich original oak trim, and beautifully preserved millwork reflect the home's timeless craftsmanship. The living room welcomes you with a stunning gas fireplace featuring an ornate mantel with a marble surround, making it a warm and inviting space to gather with family and friends. The updated kitchen features new cabinetry, tile flooring, updated appliances, and generous prep space. An enclosed 167 square foot flex space offers endless possibilities as a walk in pantry, home gym, hobby room, three season lounge, or additional storage.
Details
Documents
Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: W Kalmazoo Ave and Elm Street
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Kalamazoo City
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 192.58
Ownership Type: Private Owned
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 33.25x90
Road Frontage: 33.25
Garage Y/N: No
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 1
Waterfront: No
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 9
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1293
SqFt Above Grade: 1293
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 0
Building Total SqFt: 2151
Total Beds Above Grade: 3
Main Level Primary: No
Stories: 2
School District: Kalamazoo
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.07
Lot Square Footage: 3049
Year Built: 1919
Total Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 1
Half Baths: 1
Total Baths: 2
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 68923
SEV: 87700
For Tax Year: 2026
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 3535.41
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: none known
Zoning: RM-15
Tax ID #: 06-16-419-010
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Beautifully preserved 1919 Cape Cod nestled in the heart of Kalamazoo's sought after Stuart Historic District! This charming 3 bedroom, 1,293 square foot home blends timeless character with thoughtful modern updates. Sip your morning coffee on the covered front porch swing overlooking the tree lined street, then unwind or entertain on the spacious patio in the private fenced backyard. Inside, hardwood floors, rich original oak trim, and beautifully preserved millwork reflect the home's timeless craftsmanship. The living room welcomes you with a stunning gas fireplace featuring an ornate mantel with a marble surround, making it a warm and inviting space to gather with family and friends. The updated kitchen features new cabinetry, tile flooring, updated appliances, and generous prep space. An enclosed 167 square foot flex space offers endless possibilities as a walk in pantry, home gym, hobby room, three season lounge, or additional storage.
Legal: 5526 COM ON W LI OF ELM STREET 115FT S OF S LI OF WEST KALAMAZOO AVENUE; TH W 90FT; TH S 33.25FT; TH E 90FT TO W LI OF ELM STREET; TH N ALG W LI OF SD STREET 33.25FT TO BEG.
Lot Description
Corner Lot: 1
Recreational: 1
Sidewalk: 1
Other Structures
Other: 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
Utilities Attached
High Speed Internet: 1
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water
Public: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
VA Loan: 1
Mineral Rights
Unknown: 1
Laundry Features
In Basement: 1
Exterior Material
Stucco: 1
Wood Siding: 1
Roofing
Composition: 1
Heat Source
Natural Gas: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Forced Air: 1
Air Conditioning
Central Air: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Upper Bedrooms: 3
Upper Full Baths: 1
Upper Level Square Feet: 629
Total Baths Above Grade: 2
Main Rooms
Main Half Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 624
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Finished SQFT: 0
Total Basement SQFT: 665
Manufactured
Manufactured Y/N: No
Driveway
Paved: 1
Substructure
Partial: 1
Windows
Insulated Windows: 1
Skylight(s): 1
Fireplace
Gas Log: 1
Living Room: 1
Additional Items
Gas/Wood Stove: 1
Whirlpool Tub: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Dryer: 1
Microwave: 1
Oven: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Water Heater
Natural Gas: 1
Fencing
Fenced Back: 1
Vinyl: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Patio: 1
Porch(es): 1
Covered: 1
Flooring
Ceramic Tile: 1
Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Security Features
Smoke Detector(s): 1
Landscape
Flower Garden: 1
Ground Cover: 1
Shrubs/Hedges: 1
Architectural Style
Cape Cod: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Location Property Info
County: Kalamazoo
Street #: 311
Street Name: Elm
Suffix: Street
State: MI
Zip Code: 49007
Zip (4): 3216
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $249,000
Current Price: $249,000
Listing Date: 2026-07-17
Remarks Misc
Directions: From W. Main; north on Elm
Property Features
Laundry Features: In Basement
Exterior Material: Stucco; Wood Siding
Roofing: Composition
Windows: Insulated Windows; Skylight(s)
Substructure: Partial
Lot Description: Corner Lot; Recreational; Sidewalk
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities Attached: High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Connected
Util Avail at Street: Cable Available; Electricity Available; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Available
Fireplace: Gas Log; Living Room
Additional Items: Gas/Wood Stove; Whirlpool Tub
Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Water Heater: Natural Gas
Fencing: Fenced Back; Vinyl
Flooring: Ceramic Tile; Tile; Wood
Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Patio; Porch(es)
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Landscape: Flower Garden; Ground Cover; Shrubs/Hedges
Other Structures: Other
Architectural Style: Cape Cod
Driveway: Paved
Street Type: Paved; Public
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
Upstairs, the primary suite features vaulted ceilings, skylights, and an oversized dressing room that also makes the perfect home office, nursery, or reading nook. Two additional bedrooms and a walk up attic provide convenient additional storage. The basement offers a private bonus room ideal for a home office, fitness room, craft room, or hobby space, along with a semi private area perfect for a playroom or additional storage. A brand new high efficiency washer and dryer complete the lower level. Major updates completed in 2020 include the renovated kitchen, updated electrical panel, central air conditioning, appliances, and high efficiency washer and dryer. Located in the highly desirable Kalamazoo Promise School District, just blocks from Kalamazoo College and minutes from Western Michigan University, downtown restaurants, breweries, shops, and entertainment, this home also offers excellent investment potential with the new downtown event center expected to open in 2027. A rare opportunity to own a piece of Kalamazoo history while enjoying the comfort of modern updates.
Room Information
| Room Name |
| Living Room |
| Kitchen |
| Bathroom 1 |
| Primary Bedroom |
| Bedroom 2 |
| Bedroom 3 |
| Bathroom 2 |
Lead Based Paint 
Listing Office: eXp Realty LLC
Listing Agent: Chauvon R Collins
Last Updated: July - 18 - 2026
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