$183,250

617 Forest St Kalamazoo, MI 49008

$2,176
Closing credit¹
0.1 acres
Multi-Family

Property details

About 617 Forest St

3 Unit apartment building available in the Vine Neighborhood, downtown Kalamazoo. Building is a mix of an efficiency, a 1 bedroom/1 bath and a 2 bedroom/1 bath unit. Plenty of off street parking. Gas is paid by tenants. All other utilities paid by owner.

Highlights

Home typeMulti Family
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
BasementYes
Lot size0.12 Acres
Year built1895
ParkingUnpaved
MLS #66025016767

Summary

  • Basement: Yes
  • Parking: Unpaved
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • List Price: $183,250
  • Annual Tax Amount: $1,837
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Directions: From S Westnedge, right onto Forest. Home on South side of street.
  • Year Built: 1895
  • Lot Size: 0.12 Acres
  • MLS Number: 66025016767
  • MLS Name: Greater Kalamazoo Association of REALTORS
  • Office Name: Lukeman Group LLC
  • Office Phone: (269) 598-6567
  • Listing Agent: Joseph Lukeman

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617 Forest St, Kalamazoo, MI 49008 - traditional-style home featuring a chimney, roof with shingles, and dirt driveway

$183,250

617 Forest St

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Sep 05, 2013
Home Sold
$60,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$64,700$1,837
2023$56,700$1,837
2022$48,800$2,010
2021$44,600$1,907
2020$40,000$1,837
2019$33,900$1,837
2018$30,200$-
2017$28,500$-

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

5

El Sol Elementary School

Public Magnet KG-5

0.4 mi

604 W Vine St

4

Parkwood - Upjohn Elementary School

Public District PK-5

0.8 mi

2321 S Park St

2

Washington Writers' Academy

Public Magnet PK-5

1.1 mi

1919 Portage St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $21,084. The majority of Kalamazoo, MI residents have income less than $<35k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

74%
<35k
18%
35k-100k
4%
100k-200k
4%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

78%
Single, No Kids
6%
Single, with Kids
10%
Married, No Kids
6%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

9%
<11 yrs old
3%
12-17 yrs old
46%
18-34 yrs old
24%
35-64 yrs old
18%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • SoccerSoccer
  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating
  • Continuing Education CoursesContinuing Education Courses

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Forever 21Forever 21
  • Family DollarFamily Dollar
  • Express/Express For MenExpress/Express For Men

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Dominos PizzaDominos Pizza
  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken
  • QdobaQdoba

What do the neighbors drive?

  • MazdaMazda
  • CadillacCadillac
  • VolkswagenVolkswagen

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
  • JazzJazz
  • Urban ContemporaryUrban Contemporary
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 617 Forest St

The listing price of 617 Forest St property is $183,250.

The property 617 Forest St is a multi located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49008.

Active Listing: 617 Forest St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 617 Forest St are: El Sol Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Parkwood - Upjohn Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Washington Writers' Academy (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Paramount Charter Academy (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Hillside Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Kalamazoo Covenant Academy (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Phoenix Alternative High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $1,837 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on September 5, 2013 for $60,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 617 Forest St is 1895.

This home is located at 617 Forest St in Kalamazoo, MI and zip code 49008 in the Vine neighborhood. Features: 0 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 22, 2025 and is currently priced at $183,250.

In May 2025 more than 47 listings in Kalamazoo, MI were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 37 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 54 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Kalamazoo, MI increased by 16.5% between April and May 2025. In May 2025 median list price was $233,257 and the average listing age was 23 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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