617 Forest Street

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Description

3 Unit apartment building available in the Vine Neighborhood, downtown Kalamazoo. Building is a mix of an efficiency, a 1 bedroom/1 bath and a 2 bedroom/1 bath unit. Plenty of off street parking. Gas is paid by tenants. All other utilities paid by owner.3 Unit apartment building available in the Vine Neighborhood, downtown Kalamazoo. Building is a mix of an efficiency, a 1 bedroom/1 bath and a 2 bedroom/1 bath unit. Plenty of off street parking. Gas is paid by tenants. All other utilities paid by owner.
  1. Listed by Joseph Lukeman • Lukeman Group LLC
    P: (269)-598-6567 C: (269)-598-6567 jlukeman@lukemangroup.com

Property Details for 617 Forest Street

Zoning
RM-15
ZoningDescription
RM-15
LISTING UPDATED: 02/09/2026 09:53 AM

Property Details for 617 Forest Street

StatusActive
MLS #25059916
Days on Market87
Taxes$2,216 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeMulti Family / 2 to 4 Units
Year Built1895
Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,227 SF
CountyKalamazoo County

Location

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Building Information for 617 Forest Street

Stories-Residences3Year Built1895Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,227 SF

Payment Calculator

$930 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$746

Property Taxes

$185

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 617 Forest Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: Oak and S Westnedge
  • Municipality: Kalamazoo City
  • Area - Major: Greater Kalamazoo - K
  • Street #: 617
  • Street Name: Forest
  • Suffix: Street
  • City: Kalamazoo
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49008
  • County: Kalamazoo
  • Latitude: 42.278532
  • Longitude: -85.591628
  • Area - Minor: Greater Kalamazoo - K
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 33015.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 06-21-442-063
Parking
  • Parking Features: Unpaved
  • Parking Total: 4.0
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Driveway: Unpaved
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Dimensions: 44x119.42
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Square Footage: 5227.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.12
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Legal: 37552 SEELYS ADDITION E 44FT OF LOT 63.
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 to 4 Units
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Multi Family
  • Year Built: 1895
  • Video Groups: 0
Utilities
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, True
  • Util Avail at Street: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Public Sewer, Public Water
  • Utilities Attached: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water: Public Water
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Street Type: Public
  • Exterior Material: Aluminum Siding
  • Roofing: Composition
  • Substructure: Partial
Interior Features
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Yes/No: Yes
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 0
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 0.0
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 0.0
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Heat Type: Forced Air
Multi Family
Multi Family Information
  • Number of Units: 3
Unit Information
Unit 1
  • BathsTotal: 1
  • BedsTotal: 2
  • FullBaths: 1
  • HalfBaths: 0
  • ActualRent: $900.00
  • Occupied: Yes
  • Description: 2 Bedroom
Unit 2
  • BathsTotal: 1
  • BedsTotal: 0
  • FullBaths: 1
  • HalfBaths: 0
  • ActualRent: $725.00
  • Occupied: Yes
  • Description: Efficiency
Unit 3
  • BathsTotal: 1
  • BedsTotal: 2
  • FullBaths: 1
  • HalfBaths: 0
  • ActualRent: $775.00
  • Occupied: Yes
  • Description: 2 Bedroom
Unit 4
  • BathsTotal: 0
Unit 5
  • BathsTotal: 0
Unit 6
  • BathsTotal: 0
Unit 7
  • BathsTotal: 0
Unit 8
  • BathsTotal: 0
Unit 9
  • BathsTotal: 0
Unit 10
  • BathsTotal: 0
Unit 11
  • BathsTotal: 0
Unit 12
  • BathsTotal: 0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Occupant Type: Tenant
  • Tenant Pays: Gas
  • Owner Pays: Electricity, Sewer, Trash Collection, Water
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional

Property History for 617 Forest Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 26, 2025

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #25059916

$153,000—
Nov 23, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

Michigan Regional Information Center #25042833

$153,000—
Aug 22, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

Michigan Regional Information Center #25016767

$167,250—
Aug 22, 2025

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #25042833

$167,250—
Apr 22, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

Michigan Regional Information Center #24060358

$194,775—
Apr 22, 2025

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #25016767

$188,922—
Nov 21, 2024

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #24060358

$220,000—
Aug 15, 2013

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #13008602

$60,000—
Aug 15, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1122962493

$60,000—
Aug 5, 2013

Contract Signed

Michigan Regional Information Center #13008602

—
Feb 15, 2013

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #13008602

$72,900—
Nov 18, 1999

Temporarily Off Market

Michigan Regional Information Center #9915310

$74,900—
Jun 8, 1999

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #9915310

$74,900—
Feb 19, 1991

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #9145331

$1—
Jan 24, 1991

Contract Signed

Michigan Regional Information Center #9145331

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Nov 8, 1990

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #9145331

$47,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/26/2025

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #25059916

$153,000
11/23/2025

Temporarily Off Market

Michigan Regional Information Center #25042833

$153,000
08/22/2025

Temporarily Off Market

Michigan Regional Information Center #25016767

$167,250
08/22/2025

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #25042833

$167,250
04/22/2025

Temporarily Off Market

Michigan Regional Information Center #24060358

$194,775
04/22/2025

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #25016767

$188,922
11/21/2024

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #24060358

$220,000
08/15/2013

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #13008602

$60,000
08/15/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1122962493

$60,000
08/05/2013

Contract Signed

Michigan Regional Information Center #13008602

—
02/15/2013

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #13008602

$72,900
11/18/1999

Temporarily Off Market

Michigan Regional Information Center #9915310

$74,900
06/08/1999

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #9915310

$74,900
02/19/1991

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #9145331

$1
01/24/1991

Contract Signed

Michigan Regional Information Center #9145331

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11/08/1990

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #9145331

$47,900

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

Public Records for 617 Forest Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2020$1,907 ($159 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,476 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,476 SqFtLot Size5,227 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1895ZoningRM-15CountyKALAMAZOOAPN06-21-442-063

Schools near 617 Forest Street

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
Maple Street Magnet School For The Arts
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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617 Forest Street is a multi-family home for sale in Kalamazoo, MI 49008. This property was listed for sale on November 26, 2025 by Lukeman Group LLC, it's currently listed at $153,000. It has been on the market for a total of 87 days and was last sold on August 15, 2013. This listing's school district is Kalamazoo Public Schools. Nearby schools include Woods Lake Elementary:A Magnet Center For The Arts, Maple Street Magnet School For The Arts and Loy Norrix High School. 617 Forest Street is a 4-bed, 3-bath, multi-family home built in 1895.

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