OFF MARKET

Off Market Apr 2011 for $135K

$448,911

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $892/mo

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4,904

sq ft

919 Short Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49008

About this home

Built in 1922-24 by Woodbury Ransom, Sr. & Lillian (Ihling) Ransom, this estate atop the convergence of Grant Avenue and Short Road draws your attention. Mr. Ransom passed away in 1925 but Lillian Ransom Halford remained in the home until the late 1960's. For the last 32 years it was the home of SAE Fraternity. The home sets on a beautiful 1 1/2 acre parcel in the city and within an easy jaunt to the University. The home has a ton of provenance; the Ransoms were related business-wise to many of the early developers of Kalamazoo and were founders of Kalamazoo Laundry and Globe Casket Company. This estate would be perfect for the purist interested in restoring it to its original beauty. It has the curved grand entry stair, slate foyer and patio floors, the promise of a grand fireplac e, architectural plaster work, former butler's pantry and servant quarters, and a main floor master suite. Current zoning allows for a wide variety of uses.

Single-familyProperty Type

1922Year Built

1.54 acresLot Size

$92Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Assoc. Broker Phalin • Jaqua, REALTORS

Listed by Bob Jackson • Jaqua, REALTORS

Bought with Wayne Rechkemer • Jaqua, REALTORS

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•Source:SW Michigan MLS #2948215

Redfin Estimate

$448,911

$314K since sold in April 2011$3,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 16.7% lower than the average sale price ($539K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$319,900
A
— beds— baths2,547 sq ft
706 Locust St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007-6023
SOLD MAY 5, 2026
$740,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths3,850 sq ft
2340 Springhill Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$505,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,180 sq ft
1532 Henderson Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
SOLD JUN 23, 2026
$425,000
D
6 beds2.5 baths3,800 sq ft
1219 Grand Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$745,000
E
5 beds4.5 baths3,832 sq ft
2203 Sheffield Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$500,000
F
3 beds3 baths2,710 sq ft
1587 S Spruce Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49008

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Market trends in 49008, MI

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

97.2%

+0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$270K

$34K MoM

Avg. days on market

7 days MoM

Recently sold homes

8 MoM

New listings for sale

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$269,900
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$1,150,000
4 beds4.5 baths4,898 sq ft
1405 Long Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
$289,900
2 beds2 baths1,150 sq ft
1926 Oakland Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
$2,500,000
5 beds4.5 baths7,101 sq ft
1500 Whites Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
$249,700
3 beds1 bath972 sq ft
1581 Spruce Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
$589,900
4 beds3.5 baths4,476 sq ft
4216 Lake Forest Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
$109,914
2 beds1 bath833 sq ft
742 W Kilgore Rd #108, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
OPEN SUN, 1PM TO 3PM
$489,329
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Sale history for 919 Short Rd

Date

Event

Price

SW Michigan MLS #2948293

Sep 25, 2014

Listing Removed

—

Nov 30, 2009

Listed

$199,900

$41/sq ft

SW Michigan MLS #2948215

Apr 11, 2011

Sold

$135,000

$28/sq ft

Nov 30, 2009

Listed

$199,900

$41/sq ft

REALCOMP #66002948215

Apr 11, 2011

Sold

$135,000

$28/sq ft

Nov 30, 2009

Listed

$199,900

$41/sq ft

Built in 1922-24 by Woodbury Ransom, Sr. & Lillian (Ihling) Ransom, this estate atop the convergence of Grant Avenue and Short Road draws your attention. Mr. Ransom passed away in 1925 but Lillian Ransom Halford remained in the home until the late 1960's. For the last 32 years it was the home of SAE Fraternity. The home sets on a beautiful 1 1/2 acre parcel in the city and within an easy jaunt to the University. The home has a ton of provenance; the Ransoms were related business-wise to many of the early developers of Kalamazoo and were founders of Kalamazoo Laundry and Globe Casket Company. This estate would be perfect for the purist interested in restoring it to its original beauty. It has the curved grand entry stair, slate foyer and patio floors, the promise of a grand fireplace, architectural plaster work, former butler's pantry and servant quarters, and a main floor master suite. Current zoning allows for a wide variety of uses.

Tax history for 919 Short Rd

*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

5.5

Stories

—

Lot width

297 ft.

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.54 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

5,370

Year built

1922

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Kalamazoo County

APN

06-21-271-033

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 22, 2026.

RM15

NFP PHASE II

Residential, Multi-Dwelling District

The primary purpose of the RM districts is to accommodate the development of multi-unit housing i.e., more than one dwelling unit per lot. The districts are intended to create, maintain and promote a mix of housing opportunities for City residents. RM-15C. The RM-15C district is intended to protect and enhance those areas developed or likely to develop with medium-density, multiple-family dwellings close to institutions of higher education. The district regulations are designed to promote a suitable environment for a variety of residential types and provide regulations to address increased off-street parking needs, ensure building designs that are compatible with a campus community and prevent overcrowding. The RM-15C district has higher parking requirements for multifamily dwellings, to reflect the generally higher occupancy of such units near institutions of higher education.

Zone overlays

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

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

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached, Paved

Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 1
Has Garage
Attached Garage

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 6
# of Half Bathrooms: 2

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas

Interior Features
Interior Features: Stone Floor, Wood Floor
# of Rooms Total: 14
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Living

Room Information
Basement: Full, Partial

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Kitchen

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Dining Room

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Family Room

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Living Room

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Recreation

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Laundry

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Primary Bathroom

Room 9 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2

Room 10 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3

Room 11 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4

Room 12 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 5

Room 13 Information
Room Type: Other

Exterior

Building Information
Architectural Style: Traditional

Exterior Features
Year Built: 1922

Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved

Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded, Corner Lot
Lot Size Acres: 1.54
Lot Size Area: 1.54
Lot Size Units: Acres

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Public
Living Area: 4904.0

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2009
Tax Annual Amount: $5,521
Tax Assessed Value: $78,599

Utilities

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

Location

School Information
High School District: Kalamazoo

Location Information
Directions: Oakland Dr. to Wheaton, East to Short Rd., North to home.

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,370
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.54 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1922
Year Renovated: —
County: Kalamazoo County
APN: 06-21-271-033

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 22, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Woods Lake Elementary:A Magnet Center For The Arts

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.8mi

6/10

Maple Street Magnet School For The Arts

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

6/10

Loy Norrix High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi

8/10

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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, 15 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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Kalamazoo, MI • 49008

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Estimated sale price

$427,000 – $517,000

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Home values near 919 Short Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
904 Short Road, Kalamazoo, MI 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2266 Sq. Ft.	$274,111
1008 Short Road, Kalamazoo, MI 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1381 Sq. Ft.	$245,686

Address	Redfin Estimate
1003 Short Road, Kalamazoo, MI 13 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 5722 Sq. Ft.	$481,634
920 Short Road, Kalamazoo, MI 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2032 Sq. Ft.	$265,621

Address	Redfin Estimate
924 Short Road, Kalamazoo, MI 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2316 Sq. Ft.	$264,472
912 Short Road, Kalamazoo, MI 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1844 Sq. Ft.	$216,705

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