$170,000
SOLD OCT 8, 2025

1226 Shakespeare Ave Kalamazoo, MI 49001

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,424 Sq Ft
5,663 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$119 Per Sq Ft

6 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of October 2025

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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Alexander

Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR License #6501436532 Listed on: 08/28/2025

Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR

Last Buyer's Agent

Jacob Wilson

Bellabay Realty (SW) License #6501462868

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
  • Internet Available
  • Phone Connected
  • 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: 169900.0
  • 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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 28, 2025
Closed on
Oct 8, 2025
Sold by
Princeton Real Estate Solutions Inc
Bought by
Smauley Christopher
Seller's Agent
Michael Alexander
Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR
Buyer's Agent
Jacob Wilson
Bellabay Realty (SW)
List Price
$169,900
Sold Price
$170,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.06%
Views
21

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-95.17%
Original Mortgage
$127,500
Outstanding Balance
$127,500
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$18,602

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 3, 2025
Sold by
Stewart Dawn A and Paradise Dawn Anne
Bought by
Princeton Real Estate Solutions Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 1998
Sold by
Keim Donald W and Keim Julia A
Bought by
Stewart Terry and Stewart Dawn A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$58,400
Interest Rate
6.71%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $170,000 Devon Title
Warranty Deed $43,500 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $20,000 Trans
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $127,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $58,400 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/08/2025 10/08/25 Sold $170,000 +0.1% $119 / Sq Ft
09/03/2025 09/03/25 Pending -- -- --
08/28/2025 08/28/25 For Sale $169,900 0.0% $119 / Sq Ft
08/12/2025 08/12/25 Pending -- -- --
08/04/2025 08/04/25 Price Changed $169,900 -5.6% $119 / Sq Ft
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®

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $1,569 $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

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 25024796

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 06-23-435-130