$479,000
Portage, MI 49002
MLS# 25055828
5 beds | 2 baths | 1620 sqft
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Property Description
HUGE PRICE DROP! Highly Motivated Seller! Hard to find, 3.29 park-like acres in the heart of Portage, gorgeous ranch with walkout basement! This property blends modern updates with timeless character. The main level features a striking living room that feels like a work of art—vaulted ceilings with wood plank walls and ceiling, expansive windows framing the natural surroundings, and a wood-burning fireplace as the centerpiece. The open kitchen and dining area showcase high-quality cabinetry, gorgeous quartz countertops, a large center island, commercial-grade appliances including refrigerator and gas range. A sliding door leads to the back deck, ideal for entertaining or enjoying peaceful views. Three bedrooms and a full bath are located on the main level, with two bedrooms and one bath along a private hallway—an effortless conversion to a primary ensuite with the addition of a door.
Details
Location Property Info
County: Kalamazoo
Street #: 741
Street Name: Calico
Suffix: Avenue
State: MI
Zip Code: 49002
Zip (4): 7015
Area: Greater Kalamazoo - K
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $479,000
Current Price: $479,000
Listing Date: 2025-10-30
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 3.29
Lot Square Footage: 143312
Lot Dimensions: Irregular Shape
Year Built: 1975
Road Frontage: 66
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 2
Income Property: No
Total Rooms AG: 7
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 3008
SqFt Above Grade: 1620
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 1388
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 232
Building Total SqFt: 3240
Total Beds Above Grade: 3
Total Bedrooms: 5
Full Baths: 2
Total Baths: 2
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 1
School District: Portage
Elementary School: Lake Center Elementary School
Middle School: Portage Central Middle School
High School: Portage Central High School
Association YN: No
Waterfront: No
Tax Info
Tax ID #: 10-00027-105-O
Taxable Value: 115170
SEV: 234300
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 5070.39
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: None
Zoning: R-1B
Remarks Misc
Directions: Head south on S Westnedge Ave Turn left onto Calico - property at the end before road turns south
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Total Baths Above Grade: 1
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 3
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 1620
Property Features
Laundry Features: Main Level
Exterior Material: Brick
Roofing: Composition
Substructure: Walk-Out Access
Lot Description: Wooded
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Well
Kitchen Features: Center Island; Eating Area; Mud Room Access; Pantry; Snack Bar
Fireplace: Family Room; Living Room; Wood Burning
Additional Items: Basement Finished; Ceiling Fan(s); Garage Door Opener
Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Owned
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Patio
Landscape: Garden Area; Underground Sprinkler
Parking Features: Detached
Architectural Style: Ranch
Driveway: Asphalt
Street Type: Paved; Public
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional
Possession: Negotiable
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
Both bathrooms have been extensively renovated with custom tile work and luxurious fixtures. Every detail has been thoughtfully updated to make the home feel like new. The walkout lower level offers a large family room with another wood-burning fireplace, two (possibly three) additional bedrooms, a full bath, large storm shelter and walkout patio. Outside, you'll find a 32x40 oversized three-car garage with an attached workshop. The property also includes a separate parcel on South Shore, presenting future split/development potential with city approval to break off the western wooded area. With 1,620 sq ft on the main level and 1,388 finished sq ft in the lower level, this home provides abundant living space in a serene natural setting. All this, just minutes from West Lake Nature Preserve, South Westnedge Park, Lakeview Park, and the Portage lakes - perfect for lake lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. A private oasis in the heart of Portage, near restaurants, shops, the airport and 45 minutes to the white sand beaches of Lake Michigan!
Listing Office: Five Star Real Estate
Listing Agent: Kerry Keefer Fischer
Last Updated: December - 15 - 2025
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