Listed By:
Grand Rapids Real Estate Co. - 6163087946
Address
1517 James Street, Kalamazoo City, MI
Price
$ 165,900
Property Attributes
  • ID#65026032564
  • TypeSingle Family
  • Listing Status Active
  • CountyKALAMAZOO
  • CityKalamazoo City
  • AreaKalamazoo
  • NeighborhoodEDISON
  • Zip49001
  • StyleTraditional
  • Year Built1906
  • Taxes$ 2703
  • Price$ 165,900
  • Bedrooms3
  • Full Bathrooms2
  • Half Bathrooms0
  • Sqr Footage1496
  • Lot Size0.09 Acres
Data Source:
RealComp
Property Description

A brand new roof -- including shingles and underlayment (2024). new furnace and water heater (2025), Siding is in excellent condition! City water and sewer, copper plumbing, and a 1-car garage round it out. Refrigerator, range, microwave, washer, and dryer included. Classic 1906 Edison home blending original character with major recent updates. Inside you'll find original hardwood floors, generous living space across 3-4 bedrooms and 2 full baths, and a main-floor bedroom and full bath for easy single-level living. A large enclosed front porch adds year-round flex space, and a wood-burning fireplace anchors the living area. Set in the heart of Edison with quick access to downtown Kalamazoo and the highways, and eligible for the Kalamazoo Promise. Move-in ready with the major systems already handled -- just unpack.

Price History
6/29/2026 Listed $162,900

General Features

Sewer PublicSewer
Heating ForcedAir, NaturalGas
Cooling CeilingFans
Utilities CableConnected, NaturalGasConnected, PhoneConnected
Possession CloseOfEscrow
Roof Shingle
Appliances Dryer, Refrigerator, Range, Washer
Garage Spaces 1.0
Patio/Porch Features Enclosed, Porch
Architectural Style Traditional
Construction Materials VinylSiding
Year Built 1906
Stories Count 2
Property Subtype SingleFamilyResidence
Tax Year 2025
County Kalamazoo
New Construction No
Property Type Residential
HOA No
Attached Garage No
Subdivision Name EDISON
Garage Y/N Yes
Total Rooms 7
Full Baths 2
Status Active
Directions Heading South on Portage Street from Downtown, turn left onto Egleston Ave then follow until you reach James St, House will be on the left hand side.
City KalamazooCity_Kalamazoo
Senior Community Y/N No
High School District Kalamazoo
Zoning Description Residential
MLS Area Area39062Kalamazoo
Lot Size Units SquareFeet
Carport Y/N No
Land Lease Y/N No
Tax Annual Amount 2703.0
Home Warranty Y/N No
Lease Renewal Y/N No
Additional Parcels Y/N No
Lease Considered Y/N No
Rent Control Y/N No
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Building Area Units SquareFeet
Living Area Units SquareFeet
Standard Status Active
Tax Assessed Value 40156
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MobileHomeRemainsYN No
PostalCity Kalamazoo_Kalamazoo
Legal Description 22494 REVISED PLAT OF HAYS PARK, LIBER 7 OF PLATS PAGE 15; THE NORTH 41.5FT OF LOT 461. THE NORTH 41.5FT OF LOT 462.

Interior Features

Basement Full
Flooring Tile, Wood
Basement (Y/N) Yes
Air Conditioning Y/N No
Heating Y/N Yes
Fireplace Y/N No
Above Grade Finished Area 1496.0
Laundry Features InBasement
Total Bedrooms 3
WaterHeaterFuel NaturalGas
Below Grade Finished Area Unit Type SquareFeet
LivingAreaSource PriorListing
Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type SquareFeet
Total Baths 2

Exterior Features

Exterior Amenities Garden
Parking Features Detached, Unpaved
Lot Features Level
Water Source Public
Lot Size Area 3920.0
Foundation Details Basement
Spa No
Building Area Total 2244.0
Lot Dimensions 41.5ft x 99ft
Lot Size Acres 0.09
Road Surface Type Paved
Waterfront Y/N No
Crops Included Y/N No
Road Responsibility PublicMaintainedRoad
Horse Y/N No
Irrigation Water Rights Y/N No

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool


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Property vs Single Family Average in 49001

Price
AVG $170K
$170K
Taxes
AVG $2,750
$2,703
Year Built
AVG 1922
1906
Visits
AVG 11
1
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