726 Forest Street

$159,900
Price
4
Beds
1,437 Sq. Ft.
$111 / Sq. Ft.
1,437
Sq. Ft.
$111
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Great 4 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom historic home located on quiet Forest Street in the Vine Neighborhood, downtown Kalamazoo. This charming house has original oak woodwork throughout including the flooring of the first floor. Newer stainless steel appliances in the kitchen. There is a nice backyard and a 1 stall detached garage. Home features an enclosed front porch. Roof has reached the end of its useful life. Tenant is on a month to month lease and would need 30 day notice after closing if buyer were...Great 4 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom historic home located on quiet Forest Street in the Vine Neighborhood, downtown Kalamazoo. This charming house has original oak woodwork throughout including the flooring of the first floor. Newer stainless steel appliances in the kitchen. There is a nice backyard and a 1 stall detached garage. Home features an enclosed front porch. Roof has reached the end of its useful life. Tenant is on a month to month lease and would need 30 day notice after closing if buyer were to occupy.
  1. Listed by Joseph Lukeman • Lukeman Group LLC
    P: (269)-598-6567 C: (269)-598-6567 jlukeman@lukemangroup.com

Property Details for 726 Forest Street

Zoning
RM-15
ZoningDescription
RM-15
Architectural Style
Traditional
LISTING UPDATED: 11/17/2025 09:45 AM

Property Details for 726 Forest Street

StatusActive
MLS #25058652
Days on Market2481
Taxes$4,849 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1900
Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,792 SF
CountyKalamazoo County

Location

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Building Information for 726 Forest Street

Stories2Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,792 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,183 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$779

Property Taxes

$404

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 726 Forest Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: Merrill and Oak
  • Municipality: Kalamazoo City
  • Area - Major: Greater Kalamazoo - K
  • Street #: 726
  • Street Name: Forest
  • Suffix: Street
  • City: Kalamazoo
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49008
  • County: Kalamazoo
  • Latitude: 42.27906
  • Longitude: -85.593324
  • Area - Minor: Greater Kalamazoo - K
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 71345.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 06-21-440-008
Parking
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Driveway: Concrete
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • SqFt Source: Public Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 35.5x132
  • Basement Finished SQFT: 0.0
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1437.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 1437.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Square Footage: 4792.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.11
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Legal: 37506 SEELY'S ADDITION, LIBER 1 OF PLATS PAGE 67; THE EAST 35.5FT OF LOT 49.
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Video Groups: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Stories: 2
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Street Type: Paved
  • Exterior Material: Wood Siding
  • Roofing: Composition, Shingle
  • Substructure: Full
  • Windows: Screens
Interior Features
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Fireplace: No
  • Room Total: 9
  • Main Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Baths: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 2
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 1.5
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 1.1
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Heat Type: Forced Air
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas
Rental
Rental Information
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional

Property History for 726 Forest Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #25058652

$159,900—
Oct 12, 2012

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #12035111

$26,000—
Oct 9, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1122956439

$26,000

-17.7% / yr

Aug 29, 2012

Contract Signed

Michigan Regional Information Center #12035111

—
Jun 23, 2012

Temporarily Off Market

Michigan Regional Information Center #11066397

$46,000—
Jun 22, 2012

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #12035111

$31,000—
Dec 30, 2011

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #11066397

$25,000—
May 24, 2011

Permanently Off Market

Michigan Regional Information Center #11015101

$16,000—
Mar 23, 2011

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #11015101

$16,000—
Jan 1, 2008

Temporarily Off Market

Michigan Regional Information Center #2745098

$99,000—
Oct 1, 2007

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #2745098

$114,900—
Oct 7, 2005

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #2531834

$102,000—
Oct 7, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1112092418

$102,000—
Sep 18, 2005

Contract Signed

Michigan Regional Information Center #2531834

—
Jul 28, 2005

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #2531834

$98,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/17/2025

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #25058652

$159,900
10/12/2012

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #12035111

$26,000
10/09/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1122956439

$26,000

-17.7% / yr

08/29/2012

Contract Signed

Michigan Regional Information Center #12035111

—
06/23/2012

Temporarily Off Market

Michigan Regional Information Center #11066397

$46,000
06/22/2012

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #12035111

$31,000
12/30/2011

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #11066397

$25,000
05/24/2011

Permanently Off Market

Michigan Regional Information Center #11015101

$16,000
03/23/2011

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #11015101

$16,000
01/01/2008

Temporarily Off Market

Michigan Regional Information Center #2745098

$99,000
10/01/2007

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #2745098

$114,900
10/07/2005

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #2531834

$102,000
10/07/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1112092418

$102,000
09/18/2005

Contract Signed

Michigan Regional Information Center #2531834

—
07/28/2005

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #2531834

$98,900

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

Public Records for 726 Forest Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2020$2,048 ($171 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,483 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,483 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,792 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900ZoningRM-15CountyKALAMAZOOAPN06-21-440-008

Schools near 726 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

Phoenix Alternative 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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726 Forest Street is a single family home for sale in Kalamazoo, MI 49008. This property was listed for sale on November 17, 2025 by Lukeman Group LLC, it's currently listed at $159,900. It has been on the market for a total of 2481 days and was last sold on October 12, 2012. 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. 726 Forest Street is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 1,437 sqft single family home built in 1900.

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