Why Live in Stuart
Stuart is a neighborhood known for its historic charm and vibrant community spirit. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Stuart features well-preserved architecture from the 19th and early 20th centuries, from American Foursquare homes starting around $100,000 to Dutch Colonial Revival homes near $120,000, traditional styles around $140,000, and multi-families closer to $165,000. Craftsman homes generally sell for $236,000, while larger multi-family properties can hit $285,000. Many stately homes, old streetcar lines, and deep lots still define the district.
Residents enjoy easy walks to parks, shops, and restaurants. Bronson Park provides green space, sculptures, and places to relax. Henderson Park has community and pollinator gardens. Dining includes favorites like Cookie’s Creole n’ Soul, HUB Tavern + Grill, and Tacos el Perico. North Kalamazoo Mall is less than a mile away with creative shops and thrift stores, and the Kalamazoo Valley Museum adds hands-on exhibits and a planetarium for family outings.
Stuart keeps the calendar lively with events like Bike and Flower Day, the Fall Festival, and Trunk or Treat. The neighborhood is accessible via US Route 131, Kalamazoo Metro buses, and is about five miles from Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stuart a good place to live?
Stuart is a good place to live. Stuart is considered fairly walkable and very bikeable. Stuart is a suburban neighborhood. Stuart has 8 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly dense in population with 11.6 people per acre and a median age of 31. The average household income is $43,080 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 43.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Stuart are renters, with 76.4% of residents renting and 23.6% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Stuart can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Stuart neighborhood guide.
Is Stuart, MI a safe neighborhood?
Stuart, MI is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 5 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Stuart?
The median home price in Stuart is $199,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $40,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.22%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $980 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $42K a year to afford the median home price in Stuart. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Stuart is $43K.
What are the best public schools in Stuart?
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Are home prices dropping in Stuart?
Yes, home prices in Stuart are down 21% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Stuart, MI
On average, homes in Stuart, Kalamazoo sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Stuart, Kalamazoo over the last 12 months is $195,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$195,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$195,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$104
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
7
Median List Price
$199,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-2%