Nature lover's paradise in the heart of Portage! A picture view from every window.Unique & Beautiful, custom built wood & brick, contemporary ranch walkout. Approximately 3600 sq.ft., finished. 3.6 wooded acres with 340' of frontage on Portage Creek. Large Master bedroom with walk-in closet & Master bath. 3 extra bedrooms & 2 extra full baths. High ceilings in newly carpeted entryways & main floor fam. rm.(with fireplace & laminated pine) Formal Dr & LR. Wraparound deck ( new 1997). Screened in porch off DR, overlooking woods. New laminated pine floor in Kitchen with Center Island.All appliances included (Refrigerator & dishwasher-5 yr.old).Main floor laundry.Rec Rm lower level, wet bar area,another fam.Rm with fireplace. Sliders out to brick patio & large hot tub.Roof 5 yrs old. 2 furnac es(Main floor-2 yrs.old). Walk-in cedar closet.Water softener(4 yrs old). 3+ car garage.Sprinkle system. Security system.Winter season snow removal $200(per seller).
Nature lover's paradise in the heart of Portage! A picture view from every window. Unique & Beautiful, custom built wood & brick, contemporary ranch walkout. Approximately 3600 sq. ft. , finished. 3.6 wooded acres with 340' of frontage on Portage Creek. Large Master bedroom with walk-in closet & Master bath. 3 extra bedrooms & 2 extra full baths. High ceilings in newly carpeted entryways & main floor fam. rm. (with fireplace & laminated pine) Formal Dr & LR. Wraparound deck ( new 1997). Screened in porch off DR, overlooking woods. New laminated pine floor in Kitchen with Center Island. All appliances included (Refrigerator & dishwasher-5 yr. old). Main floor laundry. Rec Rm lower level, wet bar area, another fam. Rm with fireplace. Sliders out to brick patio & large hot tub. Roof 5 yrs old. 2 furnaces(Main floor-2 yrs. old). Walk-in cedar closet. Water softener(4 yrs old). 3+ car garage. Sprinkle system. Security system. Winter season snow removal $200(per seller).
SW Michigan MLS #9138845
May 10, 1990
Sold
$204,000
$57/sq ft
Mar 13, 1990
Listed
$209,000
$58/sq ft
A Fantastic View From Every Room Quality And Care Are Evidenced Throughout This Spacious Contemporary Home That Is Situated In A Truly Convenient And Private Wooded Setting On 3.6 Acres In Portage Beautiful Neutral Decor With Plenty Of Room For A Growing Family. This Home Offers Southern Exposure With Lots Of Windows And A Screened In Porch To Enjoy The Private Wooded View And Portage Creek The Large Kit. Has Corian Countertops, A Center Island, Built-in Desk And A Pantry. Main Floor Laundry. Fr With Fp. Mbr Suite With Full Bath The Walkout Level Has A Rr With Wet Bar, Fp And Sliders Out To A Patio Built With Bricks From The Old Pitcher St. In Downtown Kalamazoo (Very Nice) There Is Also A Fourth Br Or Den And A Full Bath. There Are 2 Furnaces With Electronic Filters And An Aprilaire Humidifier. Central Air. Security System. 200 Amp Electrical Service. Security/Decorative Lighting Along Driveway Leads To The 3 Car Garage. Average Utility For Gas/Electric Is $160/Mo. The Quality Of
REALCOMP #66009138845
May 10, 1990
Sold
$204,000
$57/sq ft
Mar 13, 1990
Listed
$209,000
$58/sq ft
REALCOMP #66009128770
Jan 24, 1989
Listed
$219,000
$61/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,097 (−87.1%)
2023
$8,483 (+5.3%)
2022
$8,059 (+4.2%)
2021
$7,732 (+2.5%)
2020
$7,542 (+1,010.7%)
2019
$679 (−85.0%)
2007
$4,537
Tax history for 5255 Old Colony Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,097 (−87.1%)
2023
$8,483 (+5.3%)
2022
$8,059 (+4.2%)
2021
$7,732 (+2.5%)
2020
$7,542 (+1,010.7%)
2019
$679 (−85.0%)
2007
$4,537
*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
66 ft.
Lot depth
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Lot size
3.62 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
10-00004-059-B
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-1C
One-Family Residential Districts
The R-1C 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: Attached, Paved
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 3
Has Garage
Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry