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Last Sold Price
8 beds4,904 sqft
919 Short Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.54 acresLot Size
1922Year Built
$28/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Built in 1922-24 by Woodbury Ransom, Sr. & Lillian (Ihling) Ransom, this estate atop the convergence of Grant Avenue and Short Road draws your attention. Mr. Ransom passed away in 1925 but Lillian Ransom Halford remained in the home until the late 1960's. For the last 32 years it was the home of SAE Fraternity. The home sets on a beautiful 1 1/2 acre parcel in the city and within an easy jaunt to the University. The home has a ton of provenance; the Ransoms were related business-wise to many of the...Built in 1922-24 by Woodbury Ransom, Sr. & Lillian (Ihling) Ransom, this estate atop the convergence of Grant Avenue and Short Road draws your attention. Mr. Ransom passed away in 1925 but Lillian Ransom Halford remained in the home until the late 1960's. For the last 32 years it was the home of SAE Fraternity. The home sets on a beautiful 1 1/2 acre parcel in the city and within an easy jaunt to the University. The home has a ton of provenance; the Ransoms were related business-wise to many of the early developers of Kalamazoo and were founders of Kalamazoo Laundry and Globe Casket Company. This estate would be perfect for the purist interested in restoring it to its original beauty. It has the curved grand entry stair, slate foyer and patio floors, the promise of a grand fireplac e, architectural plaster work, former butler's pantry and servant quarters, and a main floor master suite. Current zoning allows for a wide variety of uses.
  • Listed by: Carl E Phalin 269.207.7783 cphalin@jaquarealtors.com Brokerage DRE #6505187229 • Jaqua, REALTORS
  • Listed by: Bob Jackson 269.341.4300 bjackson@jaquarealtors.com Brokerage DRE #6505187229 • Jaqua, REALTORS
Listing closed: 04/11/2011 12:00 AM • Source: Michigan Regional Information Center, MLS#: 2948215

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Avg days on market

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Property Information for 919 Short Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $5,521 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Zoning: RM-15
  • ZoningDescription: RM-15
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1922
  • Lot Size: 1.54 AC / 67,082 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: Wheaton & Grant
  • Municipality: Kalamazoo City
  • Directions: Oakland Dr. to Wheaton, East to Short Rd., North to home.
  • Area - Major: Greater Kalamazoo - K
  • Street #: 919
  • Street Name: Short
  • Suffix: Road
  • City: Kalamazoo
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49008
  • County: Kalamazoo
  • Latitude: 42.282232
  • Longitude: -85.597908
  • Area - Minor: Greater Kalamazoo - K
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 78599.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 39000621271033
  • SEV: 138400
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Driveway: Paved
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Wooded, Ravine
  • Lot Dimensions: 297 x 226
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 4904.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 4904.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 1.54
  • Lot Square Footage: 67082.0
  • Lot Size Area: 1.54
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2009
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Legal: See attached document
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1922
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Income Property: No
Utilities
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Storm Sewer
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Util Avail at Street: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Storm Sewer
  • Utilities Attached: Natural Gas Connected
  • Water: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Stories: 2
  • Construction Materials: Shingle Siding
  • Street Type: Paved, Public
  • Exterior Material: Shingle Siding
  • Roofing: Composition
  • Substructure: Full, Partial
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio, Deck
  • Landscape: Ground Cover, Shrubs/Hedges
  • Landscape : Ground Cover: Yes
  • Landscape : Shrubs/Hedges: Yes
Interior Features
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Room Total: 14
  • Main Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring: Stone, Wood
  • Total Baths: 8.0
  • Full Baths: 6
  • Room Types: Kitchen, Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Recreation, Laundry, Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Other
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 8
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 7.0
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 6.2
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Heat Type: Hot Water
  • Bedrooms: 8
  • Half Baths: 2.0
  • Main Full Baths: 2
  • Main Half Baths: 1
  • Main Level SQFT: 3134
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 8
  • Basement Half Baths: 1.0
  • Total Basement SQFT: 1770.0
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Description: Formal
Room 3
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 4
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 5
  • Room Type: Recreation
Room 6
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 7
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 11
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 12
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
Rental
Rental Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Property History for 919 Short Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 14, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1122946750

$135,000—
Apr 11, 2011

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #2948215

$135,000—
Apr 11, 2011

Sold

Realcomp #66002948215

$135,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/14/2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1122946750

$135,000
04/11/2011

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #2948215

$135,000
04/11/2011

Sold

Realcomp #66002948215

$135,000

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Public Records for 919 Short Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$6,566 ($547 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths5.5Total Finished SqFt5,370 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,370 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt2,420 SqFtStories2Lot Size67,082 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1922Year Renovated1922ZoningRM15CountyKALAMAZOOAPN06-21-271-033

Schools near 919 Short 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 - PK to 3
Rating
School
Distance
Maple Street Magnet School For The Arts
Public6 to 8

Loy Norrix High School
Public9 to 12

Indian Prairie Elementary School
PublicPK to 3

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: 919 Short Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
$135,000
8
4,904
67,082
$1,500
–
3
2,240
65,340
$123,500
–
4
4,072
34,412
$123,500
13
5,722
25,666
$103,000
4
1,381
3,485
$160,000
5
1,844
2,640

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