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History's impact still lingers
It is impossible to tell the story of Northside Kalamazoo’s present and future without reckoning with the reality of its past. As the heart of Kalamazoo industry in the early 20th century, the Northside is where African American residents settled after relocating from the South for work. An unintended consequence? The federal government “red lined” much of the Northside in 1937, effectively segregating the neighborhood from the rest of Kalamazoo. Those bygone policies still shape daily life on the Northside as its residents and businesses strive to create a brighter future.
This beautiful mosaic is located in the Northside Association for Community Development.
The Northside community has several, well maintained parks to enjoy.
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Industrial presence shapes transportation
Unlike some of its peers in the Great Lakes Region, industry isn’t just part of the Northside’s past. Graphic Packaging International has a large paper mill here, and with that comes considerable semitruck traffic. The City of Kalamazoo’s water filtration plant is also in the neighborhood. Three Metro Bus routes run through the Northside – the 6 (Parchment), 7 (Alamo) and 15 (Paterson). Kalamazoo’s Amtrak and Greyhound stations sit along the neighborhood’s southern boundary with downtown.
Northside has a large industrial presence.
The former Gibson Guitar Co. factory is located in Northside, now the home of Heritage Guitar.
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Houses date to 19th Century
Most Northside houses were built between the 1880s-1940s. Craftsman, American Foursquare and bungalow styles are common. Homes range between $45,000-175,000, with some fixer-uppers going for less than $45,000.
A variety of older, traditional housing types can be found in Northside.
Small, family homes line the streets of the Northside neighborhoods.
A quaint Craftsman-style home, one of several housing styles located in Northside.
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Areas close to downtown open for business
Business is growing in the parts of the neighborhood closest to downtown. Louie’s Trophy House is a Northside institution. Open since 1918, the bar and grill has a lodge-like feel – taxidermy covers the walls, with bands on stage playing beneath the watchful eyes of a buffalo head. Nearby Green Door Distillery, opened in 2014, is trying to change local perceptions of the neighborhood. “Unless people stop in, they’re going to have the preconceived notion that it’s not the best part of town,” says Shaneé Marvin, Green Door’s Director of Strategy and Innovation. “A big part of what we do is to show that part of town is a safe area.” Park Street Market is the neighborhood grocery store, and neighboring Victorian Bakery is a popular stop for freshly baked breads and pastries. On the neighborhood’s Douglas Avenue boundary, Cookie’s Creole N’ Soul can draw lines out the door for its menu of seafood and soul food favorites.
Cookies Creole N Soul is a favorite soul food restaurant in Northside.
Green Door Distillery is a micro-distillery located in the Northside neighborhood.
The Park Street Market, in Northside, is a full-service grocery store.
The oldest bar in Kalamazoo is Louie's Trophy Room, operating in the Northside since 1918.
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Parks offer balance to industrial area
There are multiple parks in Northside Kalamazoo, with LaCrone Park offering the most amenities. LaCrone has a playground, splash pad, basketball courts, shaded picnic areas and a trail. Kalamazoo’s softball and t-ball fields are on the Northside at the Versluis and Dickinson Softball Complex. The Kalamazoo River Valley Trail, part of a 24-mile system that stretches to Lake Michigan, cuts through the Northside. Verburg Park, which sits along with Kalamazoo River, is currently closed to the public as the Environmental Protection Agency removes PCB-contaminated soil. The cleanup project is scheduled to be completed in 2025.
The Kalamazoo River Valley Trail runs for 30 miles throughout Kalamazoo.
The Kalamazoo River Valley Trail is one of Kalamazoo's great assets running through Northside.
The Versluis & Dickinson Softball Complex in Northside is home to Kalamazoo's softball fields.
The main attraction of LaCrose Park in the summer is the park's splash pad, in Northside.
The statue of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is located in the Northside Park honoring him.
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Northside students eligible for Kalamazoo Promise
All Kalamazoo Public School students who enroll in ninth grade or earlier are eligible for The Kalamazoo Promise. The Promise covers full tuition at more than 60 Michigan universities, colleges and trade schools. Northside students can attend three elementary schools. Northglade Montessori Magnet School receives a B-minus rating on Niche. Woodward School for Technology and Research and Lincoln International Studies School receive C-ratings. Middle schoolers attend C-rated Hillside Middle in neighboring West Douglas. B-rated Kalamazoo Central High School, where President Barack Obama delivered the 2010 commencement address, serves the Northside.
Northglade Montessori School is part of the Kalamazoo Promise, a free college tuition program.
Hillside Middle School is part of the Kalamazoo Promise, a free college tuition program.
Kalamazoo Central High School is part of the Kalamazoo Promise, a free tuition program.
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Community organizations play prominent role
Several community organizations serve the Northside. The Douglass Community Association was founded in 1919 to meet the needs of soldiers at nearby Camp Custer who were denied services elsewhere in Kalamazoo due to their race. Douglass is home to multiple organizations, ranging from the local branch of the NAACP, employment services, a farmers' market, the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kalamazoo and the Alma Powell Branch of Kalamazoo Public Library. The Northside Association of Community Development, created in 1981, offers services to help increase housing and economic development opportunities for Northsiders. Churches are also a major player in the Northside Kalamazoo cultural fabric. Allen Chapel AME Church, Stones Church, Mt. Zion Baptist, Galilee Baptist and Second Baptist are among the neighborhood’s largest congregations.
The oldest African American church in Kalamazoo is the Allen Chapel AME Church, founded in 1855.
Galilee Baptist Church, located in Northside, was founded in 1958.
The Mt. Zion Baptist Church was founded in 1921 and is located in Northside.
Stones Church, located in Northside, has congregations in Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids.
The Douglass Community Center organizations, in Northside, provide resources to the community.
This beautiful mosaic is located in the Northside Association for Community Development.
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Crime and flooding concerns are prevalent
The Northside’s crime rate is higher than elsewhere in Kalamazoo. The neighborhood scores a 6/10 in the CAP Index. Marvin says local perception can create hesitance to explore the Northside. New patrons at Green Door can be taken aback by the sound of sirens, only to be surprised by the reason. “All the EMS ambulances park right next us,” Marvin says. “That's why there tends to be a little more siren usage on this part of town.” Ascension Borgess Hosptial is just across the river from the Northside. Flooding is another Northside concern. Though the Kalamazoo River floodplain is not residentially developed, the land here was originally swampy – in fact, the neighborhood was initially settled by Dutch immigrants because the boggy soil was conducive to celery farming.
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Northside Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Northside, Kalamazoo sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Northside, Kalamazoo over the last 12 months is $120,000, up 24% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Chelsie HubbarthBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI
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Investor home, roof has been mostly replaced and is in great shape. The exterior has been wrapped and is ready for siding. Inside the home is down to studs and is a blank slate for renovation. Home has two new porches. Property is currently condemned by the City of Kalamazoo. Only Cash offers will be considered. Renovated homes in the immediate area consistently selling at much higher prices.
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Available Now. 2 bedroom, 1 bath upstairs unit. Open living space with walkout screened porch. Shared driveway and parking in rear. Shared washer/dryer in common area. Tenant responsible for utilites.
Lindsay Flyn FlynnBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI
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One bedroom, one bathroom apartment in Kalamazoo. Spacious living room leads to an updated kitchen and bathroom. Tenant is responsible for Gas/Electric and Trash.Renters insurance is required.Application Fee: $55Security Deposit: Equal to 1-1.5x the monthly rent and determined based on application strength.Resident Service Package (included in all leases):
Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home located in the desirable area of Kalamazoo, MI. This cozy home offers a comfortable and functional living space with plenty of natural light. The interior features a spacious living room. The kitchen is equipped with a stove, refrigerator, and ample cabinet space for storage. One bedroom is located on the main floor, while the additional two
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