NOT LISTED FOR SALE

229 Boston Ave Portage, MI 49002

Portage Area

Estimated Value: $232,000 - $284,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,570 Sq Ft
$165/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 15, 2025

Last sale price $256,000 $163 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,702 / mo

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.46 Acre Lot
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Portage Northern High School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • Ceramic Tile Flooring

About This Home

As of September 2025

Beatifully updated, move-in ready ranch in the heart of Portage! Long list of upgrades including newer roof, windows, paint, fixtures and more. Step into the spacious living room that allows for an abundance of natural light. Excellent working kitchen with stainless appliances, newer cabinetry and eating area. 2 bedrooms, full bath and 4 season porch complete the main floor living area. Lower level offers family room, 3rd bedroom, half bath and home office/storage. Enjoy this peaceful half acre setting from the back patio. Superior location with easy access to I-94, downtown Kalamazoo, schools, and shopping!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kevan Hess

Jaqua, REALTORS License #6501378715 Listed on: 08/15/2025

Jaqua, REALTORS

Last Buyer's Agent

Stephanie Larson

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,699

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 20,038 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 66 x 302

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,570 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Ceramic Tile Flooring
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms

Basement

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,699

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0.46 Acres

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 266.91
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 66 x 302
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1570.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 3699.43
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 970.0
  • Laundry Features In Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Remarks Misc: Public Remarks: Beatifully updated, move-in ready ranch in the heart of Portage! Long list of upgrades including newer roof, windows, paint, fixtures and more. Step into the spacious living room that allows for an abundance of natural light. Excellent working kitchen with stainless appliances, newer cabinetry and eating area. 2 bedrooms, full bath and 4 season porch complete the main floor living area. Lower level offers family room, 3rd bedroom, half bath and home office/storage. Enjoy this peaceful half acre setting from the back patio. Superior location with easy access to I-94, downtown Kalamazoo, schools, and shopping!
  • General Property Info: Association YN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1570.0
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
  • List Price: 258900.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: 3 Season Room
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Exterior Features 3 Season Room: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.46
  • Lot Size Area: 0.46
  • Lot Dimensions: 66 x 302
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 20038.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3699.43
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 15, 2025
Closed on
Sep 5, 2025
Sold by
Parent David C and Kostner Michelle Lynn
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Kevan Hess
Jaqua, REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
Stephanie Larson
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI
List Price
$269,000
Sold Price
$256,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,000
-4.83%
Views
73
Current Estimated Value
$258,556

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,556
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.06%
Original Mortgage
$192,000
Outstanding Balance
$190,248
Interest Rate
6.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$68,308

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 22, 2013
Closed on
Feb 4, 2013
Sold by
Cox Megan and Cox James
Bought by
Parent David C
Seller's Agent
Shelly Pattison
RE/MAX Advantage
Buyer's Agent
Johnnie Decker MTP Group
Real Broker LLC
List Price
$72,000
Sold Price
$67,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-6.94%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.21%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 26, 2009
Sold by
Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development
Bought by
Cox Megan and Cox James

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$63,232
Interest Rate
5.03%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 2008
Sold by
Mvb Mortgage Corp
Bought by
Us Department Of Housing & Urban Develop

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 2008
Sold by
Garner Cecil E and Garner Lisa L
Bought by
Mvb Mortgage Corp

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 2006
Sold by
Hinderer Gail L
Bought by
Garner Cecil and Garner Lisa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$89,294
Interest Rate
6.42%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$256,000 Chicago Title
Parent David C $67,000 Metro Advantage Title
Cox Megan $61,200 None Available
Us Department Of Housing & Urban Develop -- None Available
Mvb Mortgage Corp -- None Available
Garner Cecil $90,000 Transnation
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $192,000
Previous Owner Cox James W $63,232
Previous Owner Garner Cecil $89,294
Previous Owner Hinderer Robert L $65,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/15/2025 09/15/25 Sold $256,000 -1.1% $163 / Sq Ft
08/26/2025 08/26/25 Pending -- -- --
08/24/2025 08/24/25 Price Changed $258,900 -3.8% $165 / Sq Ft
08/15/2025 08/15/25 For Sale $269,000 +301.5% $171 / Sq Ft
02/04/2013 02/04/13 Sold $67,000 -6.9% $73 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/28/2013 01/28/13 Pending -- -- --
01/22/2013 01/22/13 For Sale $72,000 -- $79 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

Tax History

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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
2026 -- $89,600 $0 $0
2025 $3,391 $88,600 $0 $0
2024 $3,292 $77,400 $0 $0
2023 $3,137 $67,400 $0 $0
2022 $3,266 $64,200 $0 $0
2021 $3,158 $58,800 $0 $0
2020 $3,096 $56,500 $0 $0
2019 $200 $52,700 $0 $0
2018 $0 $50,500 $0 $0
2017 $0 $50,900 $0 $0
2016 -- $52,500 $0 $0
2015 -- $48,600 $0 $0
2014 -- $45,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 25041638

MichRIC

APN: 10-01610-010-O

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