Spacious 2 story in the popular Rudgate area where residents have LOW property taxes, NO homeowner assoc. dues yet enjoy community events, area directory & newsletter! Award winning Portage schools (new 12th St elem, West Middle & new Central high opening fall 2011). Quality & updates throughout this 2 story colonial including: new stone fireplace 2010, new windows 2010, upgraded Kitchen 2005 w/new countertop, backsplash, dishwasher, & stunning Red cabinets (a must see!). Ceramic tile added 2002, New carpet in several rooms 2008. New roof being installed this summer 2011. Furnace & central air new 2001, new water softener 2011. Main Floor Laundry Rm. 29x10 Three Season Rm looks out onto the private 1/2 acre, cul de sac lot (patio & fence added 2000). Basement is also finished w/Rec Rm that has a wet bar (refrigerator included), built in area for tv (34 inch tv is negotiable) yet still lots of storage! City water & sewer
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
0.45 acresLot Size
$131Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Sue Rome-Newell Rome• Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR
Spacious 2 story in the popular Rudgate area where residents have LOW property taxes, NO homeowner assoc. dues yet enjoy community events, area directory & newsletter! Award winning Portage schools (new 12th St elem, West Middle & new Central high opening fall 2011). Quality & updates throughout this 2 story colonial including: new stone fireplace 2010, new windows 2010, upgraded Kitchen 2005 w/ new countertop, backsplash, dishwasher, & stunning Red cabinets (a must see!). Ceramic tile added 2002, New carpet in several rooms 2008. New roof being installed this summer 2011. Furnace & central air new 2001, new water softener 2011. Main Floor Laundry Rm. 29x10 Three Season Rm looks out onto the private 1/2 acre, cul de sac lot (patio & fence added 2000). Basement is also finished w/ Rec Rm that has a wet bar (refrigerator included), built in area for tv (34 inch tv is negotiable) yet still lots of storage! City water & sewer
SW Michigan MLS #9812325
Jul 9, 1998
Sold
$180,000
$61/sq ft
May 6, 1998
Listed
$189,900
$64/sq ft
Virtual Tours At Www.Precar.Com; Rsvd; Location, Location, Location! Near The End Of A Beautiful Wooded Rudgate Cul-de-sac - - It's Terrific! Traditional Home With Newer Exterior, Roof Shingles And Landscaping For Park-like Privacy; Center Foyer Flanked By Living Room And Formal Dining Room With Crown And Chair Rail Trim; Kitchen Has Newer Vinyl Floor And Is Open To Family Room W/Bruce Wood Plank Flooring & Brick Fp Accented On Both Sides W/Bookshelves;two Sliders Open To Wonderful Porch W/Tongue And Groove Pine Walls & Abundant Glass On 3 Sides;nice Size Laundry/Mudroom;convenient Half Bath; Wide Staircase Upstairs To Spacious Master Br W/Walk-in Closet And Private Bath Boasting Double Sink Vanity & Angled Shower; 3 Family Br's Nicely Sized And 1 Has Walk-in Closet;super Rec Room W/Some Diagonal Tongue And Groove Pine Walls & Both Vinyl And Carpet Flooring For A Variety Of Uses; Added Features Include Wet Bar W/Refrigerator, Built-in Desk/Counter W/Track Lighting & Shelves; Mechanica
REALCOMP #66009812325
Jul 9, 1998
Sold
$180,000
$61/sq ft
May 6, 1998
Listed
$189,900
$64/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #9098446
Sep 29, 1986
Listed
$145,000
$49/sq ft
REALCOMP #66009098446
Sep 29, 1986
Listed
$145,000
$49/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,507 (+2.8%)
2024
$4,383 (+4.7%)
2023
$4,188 (+5.2%)
2022
$3,982 (+2.9%)
2021
$3,870 (+2.4%)
2020
$3,779 (+9.5%)
2019
$3,452 (+206.0%)
2007
$1,128 (+18.2%)
2006
$954
Tax history for 5153 Burning Tree Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,507 (+2.8%)
2024
$4,383 (+4.7%)
2023
$4,188 (+5.2%)
2022
$3,982 (+2.9%)
2021
$3,870 (+2.4%)
2020
$3,779 (+9.5%)
2019
$3,452 (+206.0%)
2007
$1,128 (+18.2%)
2006
$954
*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
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
110 ft.
Lot depth
59 ft.
Lot size
0.47 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kalamazoo County
APN
09-13-278-140
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 22, 2026.
R-2
Residential District, Single-family
The R-2 Residential district, single-family, is composed of medium density single-family residential areas in the Township where medium density single-family residential development has occurred, or appears likely to occur. The regulations for the R-2 district are designed to protect and stabilize the essential characteristics of these areas and to promote and encourage a suitable and safe environment for family life. To these ends, development in the R-2 district is restricted to medium density single-family residential use, where adequate facilities and services will be provided.