520 Chicago Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49048 (MLS# 26055014)

520 Chicago Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49048

$129,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 1,008 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,019 Status: Active

Current Price: $129,000 List Date: 10/15/2026 Last Modified: 10/30/2026

Overview

Description

Three-bedroom, one-bathroom home in Kalamazoo, Michigan, with 1,008 square feet above grade, a walkout lower level, two driveways, and a deep, partially fenced lot with a large backyard. The main level offers a bedroom, a full bathroom, and an eat-in kitchen with plenty of cabinets and counter space. From the kitchen, a side deck gives easy access for grilling and outdoor dining. Two more bedrooms on the upper level. The walkout lower level is split into two areas. The utility side holds the laundry, storage, and mechanicals. The walkout side has a partially finished room with a side entrance that opens directly onto one of the two driveways - easy to park a work truck or trailer at the door, load tools and equipment, or move storage in and out. The room could work as a workshop, home office, or flex space. The deep lot has mature trees and partial fencing, which leaves plenty of open backyard for gardening, playtime or pets!

Supplements: Located in Kalamazoo Public Schools (offering the Kalamazoo Promise), with easy access to downtown Kalamazoo, Western Michigan University, Hospitals, shopping, dining and the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail. This Kalamazoo home pairs a functional floor plan with a drive-up walkout lower level and a big backyard, in Kalamazoo, MI.

Listing Details MLS# 26055014

Location Property Info

County: Kalamazoo
Street #: 520
Street Name: Chicago
Suffix: Avenue
State: MI
Zip Code: 49048
Zip (4): 2022

General Property Info

New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.23
Lot Square Footage: 10019
Lot Dimensions: 66x150
Year Built: 1945
Road Frontage: 66
Garage Y/N: No
Fireplace: No
Income Property: No
Total Rooms AG: 5
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1208
SqFt Above Grade: 1008
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 200
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 472
Building Total SqFt: 1680
Total Beds Above Grade: 3
Total Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: Yes
Total Baths: Yes
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 2
School District: Kalamazoo
Elementary School: Northeastern Elementary School
Middle School: Linden Grove Middle School
High School: Kalamazoo Central High School
# of Outbuildings: Yes
Association YN: No
Waterfront: No

Tax Info

Tax ID #: 06-14-433-410
Taxable Value: 22733
SEV: 42700
For Tax Year: 2026
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 167961
Tax Year: 2025
Spec Assessment & Type: None
Zoning: R-2

Remarks Misc

Directions: Head toward Humphrey St Turn left onto Charles Ave Turn left onto Chicago Ave Destination will be on the righ

Access Feat

Accessibility Features: No

More Information

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms: 2
Upper Level Square Feet: 336
Total Baths Above Grade: Yes

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms: Yes
Main Full Baths: Yes
Main Level SQFT: 672

Basement Rooms

Basement Finished SQFT: 200

Property Features

Laundry Features: In Basement Exterior Material: Aluminum Siding Roofing: Composition Substructure: Full; Walk-Out Access Lot Description: Sidewalk; Wooded Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Kitchen Features: Eating Area Additional Items: Basement Partially Finished Appliances: Dryer; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Air Conditioning: Central Air Fencing: Fenced Back Flooring: Wood Patio and Porch Features: Deck Architectural Style: Bungalow Driveway: Unpaved Street Type: Paved Terms Available: Cash; Conventional Possession: Close Of Escrow Sale Conditions: None

Room Information

Room Name	Length	Width	Level
Kitchen	15.00	11.00	Main
Living Room	18.00	10.00	Main
Recreation	15.00	11.00	Basement
Primary Bedroom	12.00	11.00	Main
Bedroom 2	12.00	11.00	Upper
Bedroom 3	11.00	11.00	Upper
Laundry

Listing Office: Five Star Real Estate

Listing Agent: Kerry L Keefer Fischer

Last Updated: October - 30 - 2026

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