Welcome to this 3 bedroom brick ranch with 1.5 baths and almost 2,000 sq ft. This home is located within minutes of shopping, restaurants, the highway, and more! The kitchen has been updated, along with fresh paint throughout. The main level offers hardwood floors, a living room with fireplace, dining area, and kitchen, along with all 3 bedrooms, a full bath, and a half bath. The lower level has finished living space with a 2nd fireplace, office, storage space, and laundry area. The fenced-in back yard is spacious and features and patio and 3 storage sheds.
Welcome to this 3 bedroom brick ranch with 1.5 baths and almost 2,000 sq ft. This home is located within minutes of shopping, restaurants, the highway, and more! The kitchen has been updated, along with fresh paint throughout. The main level offers hardwood floors, a living room with fireplace, dining area, and kitchen, along with all 3 bedrooms, a full bath, and a half bath. The lower level has finished living space with a 2nd fireplace, office, storage space, and laundry area. The fenced-in back yard is spacious and features and patio and 3 storage sheds.
REALCOMP #71024003125
Feb 29, 2024
Sold
$204,400
$104/sq ft
Jan 18, 2024
Pending
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Jan 12, 2024
Listed
$210,000
$107/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #1
Sep 8, 2023
Price Changed
$200,000
$102/sq ft
Sep 2, 2023
Price Changed
$210,000
$107/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #70327264
Sep 25, 2023
Pending
—
Sep 22, 2023
Listing Removed
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Sep 22, 2023
Listing Removed
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Sep 9, 2023
Price Changed
$200,000
$102/sq ft
Sep 2, 2023
Price Changed
$210,000
$107/sq ft
Aug 18, 2023
Listed
$220,000
$112/sq ft
REALCOMP #66023030640
Sep 25, 2023
Pending
—
Sep 22, 2023
Listing Removed
—
Sep 8, 2023
Price Changed
$200,000
$102/sq ft
Sep 2, 2023
Price Changed
$210,000
$107/sq ft
Aug 18, 2023
Listed
$220,000
$112/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #9160217
Sep 15, 2014
Listing Removed
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Jun 18, 1992
Listed
$75,900
$39/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #9170340
Aug 27, 1993
Sold
$73,900
$38/sq ft
Jul 17, 1993
Listed
$75,900
$39/sq ft
REALCOMP #66009170340
Aug 27, 1993
Sold
$73,900
$38/sq ft
Jul 17, 1993
Listed
$75,900
$39/sq ft
REALCOMP #66009160217
Jun 18, 1993
Listing Removed
—
Jun 18, 1992
Listed
$75,900
$39/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,763 (+0.5%)
2024
$4,738 (+71.4%)
2023
$2,764 (+4.4%)
2022
$2,647 (+4.7%)
2021
$2,528 (+4.8%)
2020
$2,411 (+5.4%)
2019
$2,287 (+340.2%)
2007
$519 (+21.7%)
2006
$427
Tax history for 550 S Drake Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,763 (+0.5%)
2024
$4,738 (+71.4%)
2023
$2,764 (+4.4%)
2022
$2,647 (+4.7%)
2021
$2,528 (+4.8%)
2020
$2,411 (+5.4%)
2019
$2,287 (+340.2%)
2007
$519 (+21.7%)
2006
$427
*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
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
—
Lot width
88 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,144
Year built
1958
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kalamazoo County
APN
05-24-230-080
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 22, 2026.
R-3
Residence District
This district classification is designed as a transitional zoning classification to permit residential development together with other facilities that do not generate large volumes of traffic, traffic congestion and parking problems, and are designed so as to be compatible with surrounding residential uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Other
Fire house
Library
Police station
Cemetery
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Attached Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
# of Rooms Total: 7
Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Has Fireplace
Room Information
Basement: Full
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Ranch
Building Area Total: 1,144
Construction Materials: Brick
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1958
Roof: Composition
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.34
Lot Size Area: 0.34
Lot Size Units: Acres
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Public
Living Area: 1959.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Annual Amount: $2,647
Tax Assessed Value: $61,800
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected
Location
School Information
High School District: Kalamazoo
Location Information
Directions: From US 131 exit 38, go east on W Main. Go south on Drake to home on the west side of the road.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,144
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: —
County: Kalamazoo County
APN: 05-24-230-080
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Northglade Montessori School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.3mi
9/10
Linden Grove Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Kalamazoo Central High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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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
2/10 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 • 49009
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Sun exposure
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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2.6 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$268,000 – $324,000
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