Cape Cod fixer upper located in the heart of Portage! Situated on a large lot and conveniently located with easy access to restaurants, shopping and nearby highways. The main floor of this home features a large living room, separate dining room which leads into the kitchen, primary bedroom and full bathroom. Upstairs includes the 2nd bedroom and space for a sitting area or office. Schedule your showing today!
Cape Cod fixer upper located in the heart of Portage! Situated on a large lot and conveniently located with easy access to restaurants, shopping and nearby highways. The main floor of this home features a large living room, separate dining room which leads into the kitchen, primary bedroom and full bathroom. Upstairs includes the 2nd bedroom and space for a sitting area or office. Schedule your showing today!
Public Records
Jun 9, 2016
Sold
$79,900
$99/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #16018312
May 27, 2016
Sold
$65,000
$80/sq ft
Apr 26, 2016
Pending
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Apr 24, 2016
Listed
$69,900
$86/sq ft
REALCOMP #66016018312
May 27, 2016
Sold
$65,000
$80/sq ft
Apr 24, 2016
Listed
$69,900
$86/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #2731580
Sep 24, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Jul 7, 2007
Listed
$79,900
$99/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #2800077
Feb 29, 2008
Sold
$79,900
$99/sq ft
Jan 1, 2008
Listed
$79,900
$99/sq ft
REALCOMP #66002800077
Feb 29, 2008
Sold
$79,900
$99/sq ft
Jan 1, 2008
Listed
$79,900
$99/sq ft
REALCOMP #66002731580
Jan 1, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Jul 7, 2007
Listed
$79,900
$99/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,409 (+3.0%)
2024
$3,309 (+4.8%)
2023
$3,156 (+5.2%)
2022
$3,001 (+3.4%)
2021
$2,902 (+2.0%)
2020
$2,845 (+1,449.4%)
2019
$184 (−85.8%)
2007
$1,297
Tax history for 223 Ruth St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,409 (+3.0%)
2024
$3,309 (+4.8%)
2023
$3,156 (+5.2%)
2022
$3,001 (+3.4%)
2021
$2,902 (+2.0%)
2020
$2,845 (+1,449.4%)
2019
$184 (−85.8%)
2007
$1,297
*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
—
Stories
—
Lot width
148 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.44 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kalamazoo County
APN
10-02200-094-A
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 22, 2026.
R-1A
One-Family Residential Districts
The R-1A one-family residential districts are designed to be the most restrictive of the residential districts. The intent is to provide for an environment of predominantly low-density single-unit dwellings along with other residentially related facilities that serve the residents in the district. Further, the intent of these regulations is to protect residential neighborhoods from incompatible land uses and associated effects.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Library
Recreation
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 1
Has Garage
No Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
# of Rooms Total: 6
Window Features: Replacement
Room Information
Basement: Full
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bathroom 1
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Other
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Laundry
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Cape Cod
Building Area Total: 810
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1950
Roof: Composition
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Public
Living Area: 810.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $3,309
Tax Assessed Value: $54,040
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
Location
School Information
High School District: Portage
Location Information
Directions: From I-94 and S. Westnedge Ave. head S on Westnedge (S. of Milham Ave.), turn left on Ruth St. to property.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.44 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Kalamazoo County
APN: 10-02200-094-A
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Woodland Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
5/10
Portage North Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
7/10
Portage Northern High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° 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, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Portage, MI • 49002
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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.
10.1 hrs
2.6 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$154,000 – $186,000
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