1602 Grand Ave Kalamazoo, MI 49006

This charming historic home is located in the West Main Hill/Kalamazoo College neighborhood. This 1907 home has a colorful history as the first house built in the neighborhood just west of the Henderson Castle. The view of Grand Avenue from this hilltop home is stunning.

Enjoy the screened in front porch with a Kalamazoo street brick floor and fieldstone walls. The foyer is entered through a solid oak front door with beveled glass; the parlor/foyer has been used as a sitting/reading room.


The Main floor has hardwood floors throughout with an open living room, dining room and butler pantry (which can serve as an office) and a full bathroom. A custom designed kitchen has wood cabinets with glass door upper cupboards, Corian countertops with an undermount sink; a mid-century Wedg gas stove adds to the warmth of the room.

The second floor features a large master bedroom with clever built-ins, a second bedroom and a full bath. A spacious walk up attic is accessed from the second floor.
The basement has a third bedroom and unique tunnel leading to the garage.
Noteworthy interior design elements include 9 foot ceilings and leaded cottage windows which were refurbished ten years ago.
The private backyard has a Kalamazoo brick patio and has been professionally landscaped with interesting trees, shrubs and walkways
The forced air furnace is 5 years old, the roof 10 years old and the water heater less than 3 years old.