1706 Helen Avenue

2,665 Sq. Ft.
$120 / Sq. Ft.
2,665
Sq. Ft.
$120
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Ideally located in the heart of Portage, this updated ranch offers tons of new updates, refreshed landscaping, a functional layout with multiple living spaces and a desirable end-of-street setting with no through traffic. As soon as you enter the front door your eyes are drawn to a beautiful dual sided wood-burning stone fireplace. The open main living area features fresh paint throughout, brand new engineered hardwood flooring flowing between the living room, dining area, and renovated kitchen....Ideally located in the heart of Portage, this updated ranch offers tons of new updates, refreshed landscaping, a functional layout with multiple living spaces and a desirable end-of-street setting with no through traffic. As soon as you enter the front door your eyes are drawn to a beautiful dual sided wood-burning stone fireplace. The open main living area features fresh paint throughout, brand new engineered hardwood flooring flowing between the living room, dining area, and renovated kitchen. The kitchen features granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, ample cabinetry, and a convenient snack bar. The rest of the main level includes three bedrooms, an updated full bathroom, and a half bath located just off the garage entry. Additional spaces such as a den, formal dining room, and a gorgeous remodeled entryway with high end custom mosaic floor tile and warm wood ceiling details for everyday living or entertaining. The finished lower level has a full sized walkout door for easy egress, a spacious family room with a brick fireplace, a full bathroom, and generous storage shelves and hobby space. Outside, the fenced backyard offers privacy and room to relax or entertain, while the oversized attached two-car garage with service door adds practicality. Convenient to shopping, dining, and access to I-94, this home combines location, comfort, and versatility. Call Rob for your own private showing today!
  1. Listed by Robert A Zegar • Brokerage DRE #6505432060 • Michigan Top Producers
    P: (269)-350-3644 C: (269)-350-3644 robert@michigantopproducers.com

Property Details for 1706 Helen Avenue

Zoning
R-1B
ZoningDescription
R-1B
Architectural Style
Ranch
LISTING UPDATED: 02/06/2026 11:28 AM

Property Details for 1706 Helen Avenue

StatusPending
MLS #26000945
Days on Market19
Taxes$6,063 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1955
Lot Size0.34 AC / 14,810 SF
CountyKalamazoo County

Location

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Building Information for 1706 Helen Avenue

Stories1Year Built1955Building Size-Lot Size0.34 AC / 14,810 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,064 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,559

Property Taxes

$505

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1706 Helen Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: Bennett & End
  • Municipality: Portage City
  • Directions: From 1-94 & Portage Rod, head s on Portage Rd to W on Helen to End
  • Area - Major: Greater Kalamazoo - K
  • Street #: 1706
  • Street Name: Helen
  • Suffix: Avenue
  • City: Portage
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49002
  • County: Kalamazoo
  • Latitude: 42.238513
  • Longitude: -85.569684
  • Area - Minor: Greater Kalamazoo - K
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 133720.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 10-02321-089-O
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Driveway: Paved
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 1
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Level, Wooded
  • SqFt Source: Previous Listing
  • Lot Dimensions: 114x132
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 900.0
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2665.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 0.34
  • Lot Square Footage: 14810.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.34
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Legal: ETHEL-LANE PLAT #1 LOT 89 & OUTLOT H
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 2
  • Floor Plans Change Timestamp: 01-08-2026 03:13:11 PM
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Income Property: No
Utilities
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities Attached: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition
  • Stories: 1
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • Street Type: Paved
  • Exterior Material: Brick
  • Roofing: Composition
  • Substructure: Full, Other
  • Windows: Replacement, Screens
  • Landscape: Ground Cover
  • Landscape : Ground Cover: Yes
Interior Features
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Window Features: Screens, Replacement
  • Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning, Other
  • Room Total: 8
  • Main Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Total Baths: 3.0
  • Full Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 3
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.5
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.1
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Heat Type: Hot Water
  • Air Conditioning: Window Unit(s)
  • Kitchen Features: Eating Area
  • Additional Items: Basement Partially Finished, Vaulted Ceilings
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Half Baths: 1.0
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Main Half Baths: 1
  • Main Level SQFT: 1765
  • Basement Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Basement Finished SQFT: 900.0
  • Basement Full Baths: 1.0
  • Basement Half Baths: 0.0
  • Total Basement SQFT: 1200.0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Property History for 1706 Helen Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 5, 2026

Contract Signed

Michigan Regional Information Center #26000945

—
Jan 28, 2026

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #26000945

$329,900—
Jan 18, 2026

Contract Signed

Michigan Regional Information Center #26000945

—
Jan 15, 2026

Price Change

Michigan Regional Information Center #26000945

$319,900—
Jan 8, 2026

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #26000945

$329,900—
Dec 1, 2023

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #23139158

$245,000—
Oct 29, 2023

Contract Signed

Michigan Regional Information Center #23139158

—
Oct 20, 2023

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #23139158

$245,000—
Nov 26, 2019

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #19030544

$187,100—
Nov 26, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1348914753

$187,100

+4.2% / yr

Oct 29, 2019

Contract Signed

Michigan Regional Information Center #19030544

—
Jul 2, 2019

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #19030544

$189,900—
Sep 11, 2006

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #2628572

$109,000—
Sep 7, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1121489329

$109,000—
Aug 15, 2006

Contract Signed

Michigan Regional Information Center #2628572

—
Jun 16, 2006

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #2628572

$112,500—
May 31, 2006

Temporarily Off Market

Michigan Regional Information Center #2603991

$127,500—
Jan 26, 2006

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #2603991

$127,500—
Jan 22, 2006

Temporarily Off Market

Michigan Regional Information Center #2530713

$127,500—
Jul 22, 2005

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #2530713

$127,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/05/2026

Contract Signed

Michigan Regional Information Center #26000945

—
01/28/2026

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #26000945

$329,900
01/18/2026

Contract Signed

Michigan Regional Information Center #26000945

—
01/15/2026

Price Change

Michigan Regional Information Center #26000945

$319,900
01/08/2026

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #26000945

$329,900
12/01/2023

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #23139158

$245,000
10/29/2023

Contract Signed

Michigan Regional Information Center #23139158

—
10/20/2023

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #23139158

$245,000
11/26/2019

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #19030544

$187,100
11/26/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1348914753

$187,100

+4.2% / yr

10/29/2019

Contract Signed

Michigan Regional Information Center #19030544

—
07/02/2019

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #19030544

$189,900
09/11/2006

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #2628572

$109,000
09/07/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1121489329

$109,000
08/15/2006

Contract Signed

Michigan Regional Information Center #2628572

—
06/16/2006

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #2628572

$112,500
05/31/2006

Temporarily Off Market

Michigan Regional Information Center #2603991

$127,500
01/26/2006

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #2603991

$127,500
01/22/2006

Temporarily Off Market

Michigan Regional Information Center #2530713

$127,500
07/22/2005

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #2530713

$127,500

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

Public Records for 1706 Helen Avenue

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2019$2,831 ($236 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,765 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,765 SqFtLot Size14,810 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955ZoningR-1BCountyKALAMAZOOAPN10-02321-089-OFireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1706 Helen Avenue

This home is within Portage 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
Angling Road Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Portage North Middle School
Public6 to 8

Portage Northern High School
Public9 to 12

Portage Community High School
Public9 to 12

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