An illusion of seclusion close to Kalamazoo conveniences
As its name suggests, Kalamazoo’s Hill N Brook neighborhood is defined by gently rolling hills and proximity to water. Combined with spacious lots and ample tree cover, it can give the illusion that the hubbub of downtown Kalamazoo is much further than 4 miles away. “It has that seclusion where you feel farther from town, but you’re still close to everything,” says Ben Barber, a Realtor for Keller Williams Mulder Team. “When you leave for home, you leave the big city behind you – but without the big commute.”
Hill N Brook is an upscale Kalamazoo suburb located near several small bodies of water.
There are many lakefront Hill N Brook homes due to the number of lakes inhe neighborhoods.
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Mid-century ranches sprawl across spacious lots
Hill N Brook is an entirely residential neighborhood save for two buildings – a church and a preschool. Condos in the Oakland Ridge subdivision are priced between $315,000-350,000. Most homes in the neighborhood are sprawling mid-century ranches that are more than 2,000 square feet. These houses range from around $425,000-465,000. There are also a handful of houses with access to Lake Hill N’ Brook with values above $500,000. If a house here hits the market, it usually doesn’t stay there for long. Houses in Hill N Brook are on the market for an average of 15 days.
Hill N Brook is made of up largely mid-century ranch homes in Kalamazoo.
Ranch homes with large yards dominate in the Hill N Brook neighborhood.
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An easy trip to country club, nature preserve
Hill N Brook is one of the closest neighborhoods to Kalamazoo Country Club, a members-only institution of Kalamazoo life since 1909. It’s also a short trip to the 274-acre Asylum Lake Preserve. Once the site of the Michigan Asylum for the Insane from 1887-1969, it’s now a serene spot for convening with nature. “It’s very ‘outdoorsy’ popular – not a water skiing or water sports destination,” Barber says. “Nature preserves and parks are something that’s very prominent in the area.”
Many residents enjoy golfing at the Kalamazoo Country Club near Hill N Brook.
Asylum Lake is a beautiful setting, Hill N Brook, to walk with a loved one.
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Neighborhood zoned for Portage School District
Though Hill N Brook homes have a Kalamazoo address, they are zoned for the Portage School District. That includes Angling Road Elementary, which is just outside the neighborhood and receives an A-minus rating on Niche. Students would also attend A-rated Portage North Middle School and A-rated Portage Northern High. Portage Northern is one of only nine Michigan high schools that offer an International Baccalaureate diploma program. Kalamazoo Christian Elementary and Middle School, which feeds into Kalamazoo Christian High, is also near the neighborhood. Hackett Catholic Prep, Niche's top-rated private school in the Kalamazoo area, is 2 miles from the neighborhood.
Angling Road Elementary School is a public school in the Portage Public School system.
Portage North Middle School is a public school in the Portage. School System.
Portage Northern High School has earned an A rating on Niche.com.
Hackett Catholic Prep is a Catholic High School in Kalamazoo.
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WMU soccer is a local draw
Western Michigan University’s soccer complex is located on the College of Engineering campus, which is reachable from the neighborhood by automobile or bike. The Western Michigan men’s soccer team is among the best college programs in the country, reaching the final 16 of the NCAA Tournament in 2022 and 2023.
Interstate 94 is closer than it may seem
Hill N Brook is just over a mile from Interstate 94, and only two highway exits away from Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport. The airport is also home to Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Experience, a Smithsonian-affiliated museum highlighting aircraft from the early days of aviation through the space age. Battle Creek is a 30-mile trip. It’s also nearly the exact midpoint between Detroit (142 miles) and Chicago (143 miles). Though there are no sidewalks or bike lanes within Hill N Brook, its wide and winding roads that lead to cul-de-sacs or dead ends make it friendly to walkers or bicyclists. The Parkview Hills Trailway connects with neighboring Parkview Hills – the only way in or out of Hill N Brook other than Angling Road.
The Air Zoo, an air and science museum, is located near Hill N Brook.
Hill N Brook residents benefit from an international airpot in Kalamazoo.
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Upscale dining options in close range
Hill N Brook residents don’t have to travel far from the neighborhood’s greenery to find shopping and dining options. D&W Fresh Market is just across the street from Kalamazoo Country Club, with Oakwood Shopping Center also nearby. Cafe '36, a farm-to-table restaurant serving sustainable and organic foods, is one of Oakwood’s popular options. Martell’s, an upscale American-Italian restaurant with a lakeside patio, is adjacent to Hill N Brook. Multiple shopping and dining options in Portage are also close by.
Cafe 36 is a farm-to-table restaurant located in Sawall Health Foods Market, near Hill N Brook.
Martell's, located near Hill N Brook, has wonderful lakeside dinning during the summertime.
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Flooding possible on neighborhood roads
The brook in Hill N Brook carries a flood risk. For the most part, flooding in the neighborhood only affects transportation on its roads, though a handful of homes could be affected by severe floods.
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Parks in this Area
Portage Creek Bicentennial Park
Harbors West Park
Asylum Lake Preserve
Kalamazoo River Valley Trail
Transit
Airport
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International
15 min drive
Bus
Oakland & Angling
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Hill N Brook
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Hill N Brook Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hill N Brook, Kalamazoo sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Hill N Brook, Kalamazoo over the last 12 months is $330,000, down 27% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$349,900
Median Sale Price
$330,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$330,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$292,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Last 12 months Home Sales
10
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-27%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$222
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
131
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
276
Median Age
45
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
29.7%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$66,375
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$88,157
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98%
College Graduates
62.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
35.3%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
33''
Average Winter Low Temperature
18°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
33''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
26/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
3/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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