Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds928 sqft
1421 Olmstead Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.04 acresLot Size
1955Year Built
$145/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Set on an acre, this property offers more than just a home, it's a lifestyle. Enjoy the serene beauty of Davis Creek right in your own backyard. For those who love homesteading, you'll appreciate the raised garden beds, wild raspberries, and grapevines. Built as an innovative solution to the post-war housing shortage, this steel-constructed Lustron home blends timeless mid-century design with modern comfort & low-maintenance living. Its durable steel build, creekside setting, and history-packed charm...Set on an acre, this property offers more than just a home, it's a lifestyle. Enjoy the serene beauty of Davis Creek right in your own backyard. For those who love homesteading, you'll appreciate the raised garden beds, wild raspberries, and grapevines. Built as an innovative solution to the post-war housing shortage, this steel-constructed Lustron home blends timeless mid-century design with modern comfort & low-maintenance living. Its durable steel build, creekside setting, and history-packed charm make it truly one of a kind. Inside, you'll find 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a bright and airy living area, built-in cabinetry, & classic pocket doors. Home retains its mid-century appeal. With a garage & extra storage space/barn, this property is as functional as it is charming. This is your chance to own a true piece of America where history, charm, & modern living come together!
  • Listed by: Kim Anderson 269.823.4404 kimandersonsold@gmail.com Brokerage DRE #6505276328 • Five Star Real Estate
  • Listed by: Heather L Knapper 269.979.2938 hknapperrealtor@gmail.com • Five Star Real Estate, Battle Creek
Listing closed: 10/09/2025 12:00 AM • Source: Michigan Regional Information Center, MLS#: 25046668

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$135,000

Avg days on market

24

Sale-to-list ratio

95.0%

Kalamazoo, MI

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Five Star Real Estate; Five Star Real Estate, Battle Creek

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Property Information for 1421 Olmstead Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,653 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Waterfront Features: Stream/Creek
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Lot Size: 1.04 AC / 45,302 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: Market St. and Stewart Dr.
  • Municipality: Kalamazoo Twp
  • Directions: Lake street to Olmstead, right to property on left.
  • Area - Major: Greater Kalamazoo - K
  • Street #: 1421
  • Street Name: Olmstead
  • Suffix: Road
  • City: Kalamazoo
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49048
  • County: Kalamazoo
  • Latitude: 42.277052
  • Longitude: -85.539158
  • Area - Minor: Greater Kalamazoo - K
  • Water Type: Stream/Creek
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 29878.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 06-24-460-130
  • Homestead: 100
  • SEV: 35000
Parking
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Driveway: Asphalt
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • SqFt Source: Public Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 97.94x462.58
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 928.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 928.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 1.04
  • Lot Square Footage: 45302.0
  • Lot Size Area: 1.04
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Legal: 1028500 3906 24 460 130 G24-132 SEC 24-2-11 COM IN N LI SW1/4 SE1/4 SEC 24 AT PT 115.45 FT E OF NW COR TH S 15 DEG 58 MIN E ALG CTR LI OLMSTED RD 211.49 FT FOR BEG TH S 15 DEG 58 MIN E ALG CTR LI SD RD 97.94 FT TH E 462.58 FT TH N 15 DEG 58 MIN W 97.94 FT TH W 462.58 FT TO BEG* 1.04A
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Accessibility Features YN: No
  • Income Property: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Other
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Porch(es), Screened
  • Stories: 1
  • Construction Materials: Other
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Chain Link
  • Water Fea Amenities: Private Frontage
  • Street Type: Paved, Public
  • Exterior Material: Other
  • Roofing: Other
  • Substructure: Slab
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es), Covered, Screened
  • Landscape: Garden Area
  • Landscape : Garden Area: Yes
Interior Features
  • Heating: Hot Water, Radiant
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level
  • Fireplace: No
  • Room Total: 5
  • Main Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Basement: No
  • Flooring: Other
  • Total Baths: 1.0
  • Full Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 1
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 1.0
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 1.0
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Heat Type: Hot Water, Radiant
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Water Heater: Tankless
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Half Baths: 0.0
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Main Half Baths: 0
  • Main Level SQFT: 928
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 2
  • Main Level Primary: Yes
  • # of Outbuildings: 0.0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional

Property History for 1421 Olmstead Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 9, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1916387834

$135,000

+5.5% / yr

Oct 9, 2025

Sold

Realcomp #66025046668

$135,000
Oct 9, 2025

Sold

MiRealSource #70493311

$135,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/09/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1916387834

$135,000

+5.5% / yr

10/09/2025

Sold

Realcomp #66025046668

$135,000
10/09/2025

Sold

MiRealSource #70493311

$135,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1421 Olmstead Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$1,707 ($142 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt928 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt928 SqFtLot Size45,302 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955Year Renovated1955ZoningR-2CountyKALAMAZOOAPN06-24-460-130

Schools near 1421 Olmstead Road

This home is within Kalamazoo Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Edison Academy
PublicPK to 5

Milwood Middle School
Public6 to 8

Loy Norrix High School
Public9 to 12

Kalamazoo Area Math and Science Center
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1421 Olmstead Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
$135,000
2
928
45,302
$145,056
3
1,113
20,038
$30,000
13,939
$61,800
2
638
12,632
$135,000
3
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8,276
$30,000
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1
768
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