OFF MARKET

Off market oct 2012 for $85K

$221,725

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $698/mo

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1,293

sq ft

159 Prairie Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49006

About this home

WOW! New Price!!! Absolutely charming English Tudor-style cottage home located in the desireable Kalamazoo College neighborhood at the top of West Main Hill. Convenient walking distance to all the great shops & restaurants on the Hill and 3 minutes to downtown Kazoo and both campuses. This light-filled home has been meticulously cared for and is a pleasure to show. Original details throughout the home, including overhead light fixtures,hardwood floors, basket-weave ceramic tile design in the upstairs bath, crown-molding, plaster walls, french doors to the sunroom off the living room, built-in cubbies & closets add to the character of this comfortable home. Second fireplace is in the basement, partially finished den.

Single-familyProperty Type

1927Year Built

3,485 sq ftLot Size

$171Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Christine Hadden • Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR

Bought with Your Realtor Sutton • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:SW Michigan MLS #12013709

Redfin Estimate

$221,725

$137K since sold in October 2012$2,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 9.4% higher than the average sale price ($203K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$270,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,322 sq ft
1619 Grove St, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$168,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,134 sq ft
711 Denner St, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$192,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,049 sq ft
116 N Arlington St, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$212,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,369 sq ft
221 Nelson Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
SOLD JUN 2, 2026
$232,900
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,170 sq ft
545 N Berkley St, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$141,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,100 sq ft
924 Denner St, Kalamazoo, MI 49006

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Market trends in 49006, MI

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

97.9%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$254K

$575 MoM

Avg. days on market

26d

9 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 26 HRS AGO
$289,000
3 beds2 baths2,066 sq ft
834 Westfall Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
$219,000
2 beds1 bath1,069 sq ft
721 N Dartmouth St, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
$299,999
— beds— baths1,624 sq ft
1213 Summit Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49006-2310
(269) 964-5182
$305,000
3 beds2 baths1,320 sq ft
4618 Dunhill Ter, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
3D WALKTHROUGH
$240,000
3 beds2 baths1,550 sq ft
3703 Iroquois Trl, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
$349,900
5 beds3.5 baths2,016 sq ft
3240 Quarry Ridge Ct, Kalamazoo, MI 49004
OPEN SAT, 11AM TO 12:30PM
$139,900
2 beds1 bath640 sq ft
201 N Clarendon St, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
OPEN SUN, 2PM TO 4PM
$160,000
2 beds2.5 baths1,156 sq ft
236 Falkirk Ct #16, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
$400,000
— beds— baths3,415 sq ft
3419 W Michigan Ave #1, Kalamazoo, MI 49006-5425
(269) 341-4300
OPEN WED, 5PM TO 7PM
$230,000
4 beds1.5 baths1,800 sq ft
1522 W Main St, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
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Sale history for 159 Prairie Ave

Date

Event

Price

SW Michigan MLS #11020414

Sep 17, 2014

Listing Removed

—

Apr 14, 2011

Listed

$98,800

$76/sq ft

SW Michigan MLS #12013709

Oct 1, 2012

Sold

$85,000

$66/sq ft

Mar 8, 2012

Listed

$89,900

$70/sq ft

REALCOMP #66012013709

Oct 1, 2012

Sold

$85,000

$66/sq ft

Mar 8, 2012

Listed

$89,900

$70/sq ft

WOW! New Price!!! Absolutely charming English Tudor-style cottage home located in the desireable Kalamazoo College neighborhood at the top of West Main Hill. Convenient walking distance to all the great shops & restaurants on the Hill and 3 minutes to downtown Kazoo and both campuses. This light-filled home has been meticulously cared for and is a pleasure to show. Original details throughout the home, including overhead light fixtures, hardwood floors, basket-weave ceramic tile design in the upstairs bath, crown-molding, plaster walls, french doors to the sunroom off the living room, built-in cubbies & closets add to the character of this comfortable home. Second fireplace is in the basement, partially finished den.

REALCOMP #66011020414

Mar 14, 2012

Listing Removed

—

Apr 14, 2011

Listed

$98,800

$76/sq ft

SW Michigan MLS #10023180

Oct 20, 2010

Listing Removed

—

May 18, 2010

Listed

$149,900

$116/sq ft

REALCOMP #66010023180

Oct 20, 2010

Listing Removed

—

May 18, 2010

Listed

$149,900

$116/sq ft

SW Michigan MLS #9710119

Jul 21, 1997

Sold

$72,000

$56/sq ft

Apr 20, 1997

Listed

$74,900

$58/sq ft

REALCOMP #66009710119

Jul 21, 1997

Sold

$72,000

$56/sq ft

Apr 20, 1997

Listed

$74,900

$58/sq ft

Tax history for 159 Prairie Ave

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

—

Lot width

42 ft.

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,485 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,302

Year built

1927

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Kalamazoo County

APN

06-16-315-001

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 22, 2026.

RS5

HP-O

Residential Single-Dwelling District

The primary purpose of the RS districts is to accommodate the development of single dwelling units on individual lots. The districts are intended to create, maintain and promote primarily owner-occupied housing, although they do permit nonresidential uses that are compatible with residential neighborhoods.

Zone overlays

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Office
Fire house
Police station
Recreation
Park & open space

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: Paved

Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 1
Has Garage
No Attached Garage

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas

Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceramic Floor, Garage Door Opener, Water Softener/Rented, Wood Floor, Pantry
# of Rooms Total: 7
Fireplace Features: Living
Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
Has Fireplace
Window Features: Screens, Window Treatments

Room Information
Basement: Full

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Kitchen

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Dining Room

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Living Room

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Primary Bathroom

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3

Exterior

Building Information
Architectural Style: Traditional

Exterior Features
Year Built: 1927

Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved

Lot Information
Lot Features: Sidewalk, Corner Lot
Lot Size Acres: 0.08
Lot Size Area: 0.08
Lot Size Units: Acres
Other Structures: Shed(s)

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Public
Living Area: 1293.0

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2009
Tax Annual Amount: $2,508
Tax Assessed Value: $56,600

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Public Water, Public Sewer

Location

School Information
High School District: Kalamazoo

Location Information
Directions: W. Main to Prairie- Directly on corner. Driveway is off W Main across from Tiffany's,

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,302
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1927
Year Renovated: —
County: Kalamazoo County
APN: 06-16-315-001

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 22, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Northglade Montessori School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi

9/10

Linden Grove Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi

7/10

Kalamazoo Central High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi

6/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 100° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Kalamazoo, MI • 49006

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In this area, properties receive around 10.1 hours in June and 2.6 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$211,000 – $255,000

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2 beds1 bath640 sq ft

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OPEN SUN, 2PM TO 4PM

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Home values near 159 Prairie Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
131 Prairie Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2500 Sq. Ft.	$423,021
146 Prairie Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1950 Sq. Ft.	$349,480

Address	Redfin Estimate
313 Prairie Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1045 Sq. Ft.	$137,890
310 Prairie Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 809 Sq. Ft.	$128,150

Address	Redfin Estimate
402 Prairie Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1150 Sq. Ft.	$144,077
152 Prairie Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1350 Sq. Ft.	$225,789

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