Last Sold Price
2 beds810 sqft$191/sqft
223 Ruth Street, Portage, MI 49002

Description

Cape Cod fixer upper located in the heart of Portage! Situated on a large lot and conveniently located with easy access to restaurants, shopping and nearby highways. The main floor of this home features a large living room, separate dining room which leads into the kitchen, primary bedroom and full bathroom. Upstairs includes the 2nd bedroom and space for a sitting area or office. Schedule your showing today!Cape Cod fixer upper located in the heart of Portage! Situated on a large lot and conveniently located with easy access to restaurants, shopping and nearby highways. The main floor of this home features a large living room, separate dining room which leads into the kitchen, primary bedroom and full bathroom. Upstairs includes the 2nd bedroom and space for a sitting area or office. Schedule your showing today!
LISTING CLOSED: 09/05/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Todd M Bradfield • eXp Realty LLC
    P: (269) 998-6920 C: (269) 998-6920 bradfieldsells@gmail.com

Property Details for 223 Ruth Street

Status
MLS #
25029048
Days on Market
31
Taxes
$3,309 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1950
Lot Size
0.43 AC / 18,944 SF
Architectural Style
Cape Cod

Location

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Building Information for 223 Ruth Street

Stories2Year Built1950Building Size-Lot Size0.43 AC / 18,944 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,064 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$788

Property Taxes

$276

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 223 Ruth Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: S. Westnedge Ave. & end
  • Municipality: Portage City
  • Directions: From I-94 and S. Westnedge Ave. head S on Westnedge (S. of Milham Ave.), turn left on Ruth St. to property.
  • Area - Major: Greater Kalamazoo - K
  • Street #: 223
  • Street Name: Ruth
  • Suffix: Street
  • City: Portage
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49002
  • County: Kalamazoo
  • Latitude: 42.222612
  • Longitude: -85.587296
  • Area - Minor: Greater Kalamazoo - K
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 54040.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 10-02200-094-A
  • Homestead: 0
  • SEV: 71100
Parking
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Faces Front
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
  • Attached Garage: No
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • SqFt Source: Previous Listing
  • Lot Dimensions: 148' x 128'
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 810.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 810.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 0.0
  • Lot Square Footage: 0.0
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Legal: EARLY HOME PARK, LOTS 94, 95 & 96.
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Accessibility Features YN: No
  • Income Property: No
Utilities
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Storm Sewer
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Util Avail at Street: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Storm Sewer
  • Utilities Attached: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition
  • Stories: 2
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Exterior Material: Aluminum Siding
  • Roofing: Composition
  • Substructure: Full
  • Windows: Replacement
Interior Features
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Fireplace: No
  • Room Total: 6
  • Main Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Basement: Yes
  • Cooling: Central
  • Total Baths: 1.0
  • Full Baths: 1
  • Room Types: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Primary Bedroom, Bathroom 1, Other, Laundry
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 1
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 1.0
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 1.0
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Heat Type: Forced Air
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Half Baths: 0.0
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Main Half Baths: 0
  • Main Level SQFT: 648
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 2
  • Basement Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Basement Finished SQFT: 0.0
  • Basement Full Baths: 0.0
  • Basement Half Baths: 0.0
  • Total Basement SQFT: 648.0
  • Main Level Primary: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 7
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 8
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Basement
Rental
Rental Information
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional, FHA, MSHDA

Property History for 223 Ruth Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 5, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1911911874

$155,000

+7.4% / yr

Sep 5, 2025

Sold

Realcomp #66025029048

$155,000
Sep 5, 2025

Sold

MiRealSource #70475695

$155,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/05/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1911911874

$155,000

+7.4% / yr

09/05/2025

Sold

Realcomp #66025029048

$155,000
09/05/2025

Sold

MiRealSource #70475695

$155,000

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

Public Records for 223 Ruth Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt846 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt846 SqFtStories2Lot Size19,166 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950Year Renovated1950ZoningR-1ACountyKALAMAZOOAPN10-02200-094-A

Schools near 223 Ruth Street

This home is within Portage Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Woodland Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Portage North Middle School
Public6 to 8

Portage Northern High School
Public9 to 12

Portage Community High School
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: 223 Ruth Street, Portage, MI 49002
$155,000
2
810
18,944
2
1,236
12,632
1
1,259
6,098
$140,000
4
1,508
12,458
$60,000
1
1,664
12,632
$97,500
3
1,538
6,098

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