NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1451 Forbes St Kalamazoo, MI 49006

West Douglas Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $144,000 - $179,930

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,237 Sq Ft
$135/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 05, 2022

Last sale price $150,000 $121 Per Sq Ft

Est. 13% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,055/month

70 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Skylights
  • 4-minute walk to Adda Dilts Peace Park

About This Home

As of January 2022

Two bed, one bath, addition and remodel in 2002, full sized lot, two car garage, patio area, nice yard. Featured in Remodeling Magazine Feb. 2003. Large basement. Nice vaulted ceiling in Kitchen/Dining area with gable windows, lots of light. Fenced in back yard, this is a full sized lot, not half like nearby homes. Schedule your tour today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jim Bowers

Midwestern Realty Group License #6501364641 Listed on: 09/12/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Johnnie Decker

Michigan Top Producers License #6501324394

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,512

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 66x126x66x125
  • Decorative Fence
  • Flag Lot
  • Terraced Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,237 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Desk
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Replacement Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling 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

$1,512

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1890
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 66x126x66x125
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1237.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1511.76
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Residential
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Substructure:Partial: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Landscape:Terraced Yard: Yes
  • Lot Description:Flag Lot: Yes
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Landscape:Decor Fence: Yes
  • Additional Items:GasWood Stove: Yes
  • Windows:Skylight(s): Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1237.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Broadband, Garage Door Opener
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Wood Stove
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Partial
  • LivingArea: 1237.0
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Screens, Replacement, Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1100.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Desk Built-In: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 149900.0
  • Lot Features: Flag Lot, Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio, 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
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Storm Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Lot Size Area: 0.2
  • Lot Dimensions: 66x126x66x125
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8712.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1511.76
  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 12, 2021
Closed on
Jan 5, 2022
Sold by
Patricia A Polacco Family Living Trust
Bought by
Meadows Daniel Blair
Seller's Agent
Jim Bowers
Midwestern Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Johnnie Decker
Michigan Top Producers
List Price
$154,900
Sold Price
$150,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-3.16%
Current Estimated Value
$169,485

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$19,485
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.76%
Original Mortgage
$147,283
Interest Rate
3.11%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 2005
Sold by
Polacco Patricia A
Bought by
Polacco Patricia A and Patricia A Polacco Family Living Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
7.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 2005
Sold by
Polacco Traci and Polacco Patricia A
Bought by
Polacco Patricia A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
7.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Meadows Daniel Blair $150,000 New Title Company Name
Polacco Patricia A -- --
Polacco Patricia A -- Michigan Bankers Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed Meadows Daniel Blair $147,283
Closed Meadows Daniel Blair $4,650
Previous Owner Polacco Patricia A $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/05/2022 01/05/22 Sold $150,000 -3.2% $121 / Sq Ft
11/21/2021 11/21/21 Pending -- -- --
09/12/2021 09/12/21 For Sale $154,900 -- $125 / 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 $1,521 $63,400 $0 $0
2024 $1,521 $54,100 $0 $0
2023 $1,514 $50,500 $0 $0
2022 $1,596 $42,200 $0 $0
2021 $1,544 $40,800 $0 $0
2020 $1,512 $40,500 $0 $0
2019 $1,441 $35,900 $0 $0
2018 $1,407 $32,200 $0 $0
2017 $1,445 $31,900 $0 $0
2016 $1,445 $31,300 $0 $0
2015 $1,445 $29,300 $0 $0
2014 $1,445 $27,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Jim Bowers

    Midwestern Realty Group

    (269) 788-8265

    1 in this area

    86 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Johnnie Decker

    Michigan Top Producers

    (269) 659-2791

    1 in this area

    125 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 21105420

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 06-16-307-021

Michigan Kalamazoo County Kalamazoo 49006 West Douglas

1451 Forbes St, Kalamazoo, MI

This home is located at 1451 Forbes St, Kalamazoo, MI 49006 since 12 September 2021 and is currently estimated at $166,983, approximately $134 per square foot. This property was built in 1890. 1451 Forbes St is a home located in Kalamazoo County with nearby schools including Woodward School for Technology & Research, Hillside Middle School, and Kalamazoo Central High School.

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