Kalamazoo County real estate: What half a million dollars gets you, Dec. 16

Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between Dec. 16 and Dec. 22. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Kalamazoo County, all of which featured homes under $500,000.

Below, we provide an overview of the top five properties in each area, chosen for their proximity to the desired price range and the largest living spaces.

Please note that the properties in the list below are for real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of Dec. 16, even if the property may have been sold earlier.

1. $350K, 3 bedrooms / 2 baths

In December, a detached house, with three bedrooms and two baths, located at 6874 W. F Ave., changed ownership. The property, covering 1,288 square feet, was built in 1977 and was sold for $350,000, which calculates to $272 per square foot. The lot size encompasses 10.5-acre. The deal was finalized on Dec. 11.

2. $332K

This single-family house, underwent a change of ownership in December. Located at 7617 Sandyridge Street, the home spans 1,820 square feet and was sold for $332,000, or $182 per square foot. The property sits on a lot measuring 0.3-acre, and it was built in 1968. The deal was finalized on Dec. 9.

3. $320K

Priced at $320,000 (equivalent to $134 per square foot), this detached house, constructed in 1971 and situated at 2829 Coachlite Ave., was sold in December. The home spans 2,396 square feet of living area. The property comprises a 13,068-square-foot lot. The deal was finalized on Dec. 11.

4. $315K, 3 bedrooms / 3 bathrooms

At $315,000 ($191 per square foot), the single-family residence located at 36 Murphys Trail offered another opportunity below the targeted price range when it changed hands in December. This property, built in 2006, provides 1,653 square feet of living space, featuring three bedrooms and three bathrooms, and sits on a 9,583-square-foot lot. The deal was finalized on Dec. 11.

5. $308K, 3 bedrooms / 2 baths

For a price tag of $308,000 ($186 per square foot), the single-family house, built in 2016 and located at 8767 Geiser changed hands in December. The home spans 1,656 square feet of living area, with three bedrooms and two baths. The property comprises a 5,663-square-foot lot. The deal was finalized on Dec. 11.

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