$179,900
$49K PRICE DROP

1226 Shakespeare Ave Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Estimated payment $1,125/month

Total Views 21,496
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,424 Sq Ft
$126 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Engineered Wood Flooring
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Garden Windows
  • Mud Room
  • Porch
  • Bungalow

About This Home

Great opportunity to own two homes on one lot. Both have are move in ready and boast many updates. This is a unique opportunity full of potential.

Listing Agent

Michael Alexander

Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR License #6501436532 Listed on: 05/29/2025

Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,569

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 5,663 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 115x50.
  • Shrub
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • Unpaved Driveway

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,424 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Garden Windows
  • Mud Room
  • Engineered Wood Flooring
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Gas Oven
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,569

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 115x50.
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1424.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1569.38
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Driveway:Unpaved: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:High-Speed Internet: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1424.0
  • Laundry Features In Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Flooring Engineered Hardwood: Yes
  • Architectural Style Bungalow: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Gas Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Engineered Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Broadband
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Full
  • LivingArea: 1424.0
  • Window Features: Replacement, Insulated Windows, Garden Window
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 800.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Breakfast Nook: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Mud Room Access: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Garden Window: Yes
  • Appliances:Built-In Gas Oven: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 179900.0
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, High-Speed Internet
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Size Area: 0.13
  • Lot Dimensions: 115x50.
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5663.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1569.38
  • Tax Year: 2024

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $211 $31,700 $0 $0
2024 $211 $27,200 $0 $0
2023 $201 $23,100 $0 $0
2022 $1,437 $20,900 $0 $0
2021 $1,365 $19,500 $0 $0
2020 $1,342 $17,800 $0 $0
2019 $1,289 $16,800 $0 $0
2018 $1,253 $16,800 $0 $0
2017 $0 $16,800 $0 $0
2016 -- $17,100 $0 $0
2015 -- $16,300 $0 $0
2014 -- $15,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/14/2025 07/14/25 Price Changed $179,900 -10.0% $126 / Sq Ft
06/26/2025 06/26/25 Price Changed $199,900 -9.1% $140 / Sq Ft
06/09/2025 06/09/25 Price Changed $219,900 -4.0% $154 / Sq Ft
05/29/2025 05/29/25 For Sale $229,000 -- $161 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $20,000 Trans
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $33,440 Unknown
Previous Owner $58,400 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 25024796

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 06-23-435-130

Michigan Kalamazoo County Kalamazoo 49001

1226 Shakespeare Ave, Kalamazoo, MI

This home is located at 1226 Shakespeare Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49001 and is currently priced at $179,900, approximately $126 per square foot. This property was built in 1930. 1226 Shakespeare Ave is a home located in Kalamazoo County with nearby schools including Edison Environmental Science Academy, Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts, and Loy Norrix High School.

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