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8192 W Sturtevant Ave
D+ Composite 49.55
Why this score? — see what drove the D+ grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

  • Cash flow +13.4/30.0
  • ARV discount +12.8/15.0
  • Condition / age +4.8/5.0
  • Schools +4.4/10.0
  • 1% rule +4.0/10.0
  • DSCR +4.0/10.0
  • Livability +3.7/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$289,000

8192 W Sturtevant Ave · Richland, MI 49083
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,500 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 80 Days on market
Built 2021 Excellent condition 8,712 sqft lot $193/sqft · 12% below area Est $328k · 12% under $33/mo HOA · 1% of rent

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

Don't miss this beautifully maintained two-story home built in 2021, offering comfort, functionality, and move-in ready appeal! This 3 bed, 2.5 bath RESNET Energy Smart home includes a transferable 10-year structural warranty for added peace of mind. The open concept living room to kitchen is filled with natural light and perfect for entertaining, featuring a stylish electric fireplace with a white shiplap accent wall and stainless steel appliances. Upstairs offers three well-sized bedrooms and a full bath. The clean, unfinished basement provides great storage or future finishing potential. Enjoy the outdoor space with a concrete and paver patio and a fully fenced backyard with chain-link enclosure. The exterior is welcoming with a lush sod lawn for minimal maintenance. Complete with a 2-car attached garage in Gull Lake Schools and Gilmore Farms, just minutes from Compass + Cleaver, Gull Meadow Farms, Eileen's English Toffee, and Tavern 32.

Key facts

  • Electric fireplace
  • 8,712 sq ft lot
  • 2 garage spots

Tags

RESNET ENERGY SMART HOMEOPEN CONCEPT LIVING ROOMELECTRIC FIREPLACESTAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCESCLEAN UNFINISHED BASEMENTCONCRETE AND PAVER PATIO

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 3.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 3-bed/2.5-bath single-family listed at $289k. Condition is rated excellent.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $6 ($69/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $260k (10.0% below list).
  • Recommended offer: $260k (10.0% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.
  • Cap rate 6.3% vs local median 4.1% in Richland — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.

Location & tenants

  • Location reads 73/100 on livability (#222 in MI) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, employment A; Watch: amenities F, commute F, health & safety F.
  • Gull Lake Community Schools (suburban): math 40% / reading 59% proficiency, ranked #93 of 540 in MI (top 17%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases; only 18% free/reduced lunch — higher-income household profile.
  • Market conditions: 129 active listings in the ZIP; 1 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; 339 units permitted in Kalamazoo County in 2024 (22 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $9k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Kalamazoo County population projected at +18% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 80 days — a 6% lower offer ($272k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 6 sale attempts since 6y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $27k (9%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
  • Current owner paid $247k; 17% above their basis — modest negotiation headroom, anchor on the comps not their cost.
Recommended offer $260,000 (10.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 80 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 10% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
  3. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  5. Schools are B-rated — typically a magnet for longer-tenancy family renters. What's the average tenant stay here, and is there a school-zone premium baked into asking?
  6. The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
  7. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
  8. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
  9. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

1% rule
0.90%
Cap rate
6.32%
Cash-on-cash
0.09%
DSCR
1.00
GRM
9.3

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$327,878
List price
$289,000
Delta
-11.86%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 8 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
8423 Lausen Ln 0.33mi 3/2.5 1,524 (+2%) 8mo $268,000 $176 75
8865 E Sturtevant Ave 0.30mi 3/2.5 1,554 (+4%) 6mo $268,000 $172 75
8758 E Sturtevant Ave 0.30mi 3/2.5 1,576 (+5%) 5mo $312,610 $198 73
8076 Lausen Ln 0.14mi 3/2.0 1,412 (-6%) 22mo $304,500 $216 63
8761 Aveling Way 0.14mi 3/2.0 1,677 (+12%) 11mo $294,900 $176 63
8835 E Sturtevant Ave 0.28mi 3/2.5 1,662 (+11%) 10mo $335,685 $202 60
8564 E Sturtevant Ave 0.24mi 3/2.0 1,607 (+7%) 22mo $340,740 $212 56
8767 Geiser Grove St 0.22mi 3/2.5 1,682 (+12%) 19mo $315,000 $187 54

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-16.1%
Equity multiple
0.43×
Total profit
$-46,393
Equity at exit
$43,091
10-year hold
IRR
-7.8%
Equity multiple
0.51×
Total profit
$-39,639
Equity at exit
$24,987

Cash invested: $80,920 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (STATE)
62 Landlord-Friendly
State Michigan
62 Landlord-Friendly · EVEN
County
— inherits STATE
City
— inherits STATE
7-day pay-or-quit; mixed climate; Detroit/AA have some protections.

ZIP-level market 49083

Active inventory
129
Price-to-rent
9.3×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,600 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,516
Tax from tax record
$379 /mo · $4,551/yr
Insurance
$120
HOA
$33
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$546
Net cashflow
$6

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,593
Max offer price $289,000
Occupancy floor 95%

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

Down payment
$72,250
Closing costs
$8,670
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 1 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
8331 W Sturtevant Ave Richland, MI 4.0 2.5 1822 $2,600 $1.43 44d 1 0.11mi

HOA detail

Monthly dues
$33 · $396/yr
Likely covers
electric

Listing history 30 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $289,000 Active 80 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $289,000 Active 79 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $289,000 Active 78 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    status $289,000 Active 77 DOM
  5. 2026-06-07
    statusdays on market $289,000 Pending 77 DOM
  6. 2026-06-03
    days on market $289,000 Active 76 DOM
  7. 2026-06-02
    days on market $289,000 Active 75 DOM
  8. 2026-06-01
    days on market $289,000 Active 74 DOM
  9. 2026-05-31
    price $289,000 Active 73 DOM
  10. 2026-05-31
    days on market $299,999 Active 73 DOM
  11. 2026-05-30
    days on market $299,999 Active 72 DOM
  12. 2026-05-07
    price $299,999 954-char remark
    Show marketing remark (954 chars)

    Don't miss this beautifully maintained two-story home built in 2021, offering comfort, functionality, and move-in ready appeal! This 3 bed, 2.5 bath RESNET Energy Smart home includes a transferable 10-year structural warranty for added peace of mind. The open concept living room to kitchen is filled with natural light and perfect for entertaining, featuring a stylish electric fireplace with a white shiplap accent wall and stainless steel appliances. Upstairs offers three well-sized bedrooms and a full bath. The clean, unfinished basement provides great storage or future finishing potential. Enjoy the outdoor space with a concrete and paver patio and a fully fenced backyard with chain-link enclosure. The exterior is welcoming with a lush sod lawn for minimal maintenance. Complete with a 2-car attached garage in Gull Lake Schools and Gilmore Farms, just minutes from Compass + Cleaver, Gull Meadow Farms, Eileen's English Toffee, and Tavern 32.

  13. 2026-05-07
    price $299,999 954-char remark
    Show marketing remark (954 chars)

    Don't miss this beautifully maintained two-story home built in 2021, offering comfort, functionality, and move-in ready appeal! This 3 bed, 2.5 bath RESNET Energy Smart home includes a transferable 10-year structural warranty for added peace of mind. The open concept living room to kitchen is filled with natural light and perfect for entertaining, featuring a stylish electric fireplace with a white shiplap accent wall and stainless steel appliances. Upstairs offers three well-sized bedrooms and a full bath. The clean, unfinished basement provides great storage or future finishing potential. Enjoy the outdoor space with a concrete and paver patio and a fully fenced backyard with chain-link enclosure. The exterior is welcoming with a lush sod lawn for minimal maintenance. Complete with a 2-car attached garage in Gull Lake Schools and Gilmore Farms, just minutes from Compass + Cleaver, Gull Meadow Farms, Eileen's English Toffee, and Tavern 32.

  14. 2026-05-07
    price $299,999
    Show marketing remark (954 chars)

    Don't miss this beautifully maintained two-story home built in 2021, offering comfort, functionality, and move-in ready appeal! This 3 bed, 2.5 bath RESNET Energy Smart home includes a transferable 10-year structural warranty for added peace of mind. The open concept living room to kitchen is filled with natural light and perfect for entertaining, featuring a stylish electric fireplace with a white shiplap accent wall and stainless steel appliances. Upstairs offers three well-sized bedrooms and a full bath. The clean, unfinished basement provides great storage or future finishing potential. Enjoy the outdoor space with a concrete and paver patio and a fully fenced backyard with chain-link enclosure. The exterior is welcoming with a lush sod lawn for minimal maintenance. Complete with a 2-car attached garage in Gull Lake Schools and Gilmore Farms, just minutes from Compass + Cleaver, Gull Meadow Farms, Eileen's English Toffee, and Tavern 32.

  15. 2026-04-10
    price $305,900 954-char remark
    Show marketing remark (954 chars)

    Don't miss this beautifully maintained two-story home built in 2021, offering comfort, functionality, and move-in ready appeal! This 3 bed, 2.5 bath RESNET Energy Smart home includes a transferable 10-year structural warranty for added peace of mind. The open concept living room to kitchen is filled with natural light and perfect for entertaining, featuring a stylish electric fireplace with a white shiplap accent wall and stainless steel appliances. Upstairs offers three well-sized bedrooms and a full bath. The clean, unfinished basement provides great storage or future finishing potential. Enjoy the outdoor space with a concrete and paver patio and a fully fenced backyard with chain-link enclosure. The exterior is welcoming with a lush sod lawn for minimal maintenance. Complete with a 2-car attached garage in Gull Lake Schools and Gilmore Farms, just minutes from Compass + Cleaver, Gull Meadow Farms, Eileen's English Toffee, and Tavern 32.

  16. 2026-04-10
    price $305,900 954-char remark
    Show marketing remark (954 chars)

    Don't miss this beautifully maintained two-story home built in 2021, offering comfort, functionality, and move-in ready appeal! This 3 bed, 2.5 bath RESNET Energy Smart home includes a transferable 10-year structural warranty for added peace of mind. The open concept living room to kitchen is filled with natural light and perfect for entertaining, featuring a stylish electric fireplace with a white shiplap accent wall and stainless steel appliances. Upstairs offers three well-sized bedrooms and a full bath. The clean, unfinished basement provides great storage or future finishing potential. Enjoy the outdoor space with a concrete and paver patio and a fully fenced backyard with chain-link enclosure. The exterior is welcoming with a lush sod lawn for minimal maintenance. Complete with a 2-car attached garage in Gull Lake Schools and Gilmore Farms, just minutes from Compass + Cleaver, Gull Meadow Farms, Eileen's English Toffee, and Tavern 32.

  17. 2026-04-10
    price $305,900
    Show marketing remark (954 chars)

    Don't miss this beautifully maintained two-story home built in 2021, offering comfort, functionality, and move-in ready appeal! This 3 bed, 2.5 bath RESNET Energy Smart home includes a transferable 10-year structural warranty for added peace of mind. The open concept living room to kitchen is filled with natural light and perfect for entertaining, featuring a stylish electric fireplace with a white shiplap accent wall and stainless steel appliances. Upstairs offers three well-sized bedrooms and a full bath. The clean, unfinished basement provides great storage or future finishing potential. Enjoy the outdoor space with a concrete and paver patio and a fully fenced backyard with chain-link enclosure. The exterior is welcoming with a lush sod lawn for minimal maintenance. Complete with a 2-car attached garage in Gull Lake Schools and Gilmore Farms, just minutes from Compass + Cleaver, Gull Meadow Farms, Eileen's English Toffee, and Tavern 32.

  18. 2026-04-01
    price $309,999 954-char remark
    Show marketing remark (954 chars)

    Don't miss this beautifully maintained two-story home built in 2021, offering comfort, functionality, and move-in ready appeal! This 3 bed, 2.5 bath RESNET Energy Smart home includes a transferable 10-year structural warranty for added peace of mind. The open concept living room to kitchen is filled with natural light and perfect for entertaining, featuring a stylish electric fireplace with a white shiplap accent wall and stainless steel appliances. Upstairs offers three well-sized bedrooms and a full bath. The clean, unfinished basement provides great storage or future finishing potential. Enjoy the outdoor space with a concrete and paver patio and a fully fenced backyard with chain-link enclosure. The exterior is welcoming with a lush sod lawn for minimal maintenance. Complete with a 2-car attached garage in Gull Lake Schools and Gilmore Farms, just minutes from Compass + Cleaver, Gull Meadow Farms, Eileen's English Toffee, and Tavern 32.

  19. 2026-03-31
    price $309,999 954-char remark
    Show marketing remark (954 chars)

    Don't miss this beautifully maintained two-story home built in 2021, offering comfort, functionality, and move-in ready appeal! This 3 bed, 2.5 bath RESNET Energy Smart home includes a transferable 10-year structural warranty for added peace of mind. The open concept living room to kitchen is filled with natural light and perfect for entertaining, featuring a stylish electric fireplace with a white shiplap accent wall and stainless steel appliances. Upstairs offers three well-sized bedrooms and a full bath. The clean, unfinished basement provides great storage or future finishing potential. Enjoy the outdoor space with a concrete and paver patio and a fully fenced backyard with chain-link enclosure. The exterior is welcoming with a lush sod lawn for minimal maintenance. Complete with a 2-car attached garage in Gull Lake Schools and Gilmore Farms, just minutes from Compass + Cleaver, Gull Meadow Farms, Eileen's English Toffee, and Tavern 32.

  20. 2026-03-31
    price $309,999
    Show marketing remark (954 chars)

    Don't miss this beautifully maintained two-story home built in 2021, offering comfort, functionality, and move-in ready appeal! This 3 bed, 2.5 bath RESNET Energy Smart home includes a transferable 10-year structural warranty for added peace of mind. The open concept living room to kitchen is filled with natural light and perfect for entertaining, featuring a stylish electric fireplace with a white shiplap accent wall and stainless steel appliances. Upstairs offers three well-sized bedrooms and a full bath. The clean, unfinished basement provides great storage or future finishing potential. Enjoy the outdoor space with a concrete and paver patio and a fully fenced backyard with chain-link enclosure. The exterior is welcoming with a lush sod lawn for minimal maintenance. Complete with a 2-car attached garage in Gull Lake Schools and Gilmore Farms, just minutes from Compass + Cleaver, Gull Meadow Farms, Eileen's English Toffee, and Tavern 32.

  21. 2026-03-19
    listed $315,900 Active 954-char remark
    Show marketing remark (954 chars)

    Don't miss this beautifully maintained two-story home built in 2021, offering comfort, functionality, and move-in ready appeal! This 3 bed, 2.5 bath RESNET Energy Smart home includes a transferable 10-year structural warranty for added peace of mind. The open concept living room to kitchen is filled with natural light and perfect for entertaining, featuring a stylish electric fireplace with a white shiplap accent wall and stainless steel appliances. Upstairs offers three well-sized bedrooms and a full bath. The clean, unfinished basement provides great storage or future finishing potential. Enjoy the outdoor space with a concrete and paver patio and a fully fenced backyard with chain-link enclosure. The exterior is welcoming with a lush sod lawn for minimal maintenance. Complete with a 2-car attached garage in Gull Lake Schools and Gilmore Farms, just minutes from Compass + Cleaver, Gull Meadow Farms, Eileen's English Toffee, and Tavern 32.

  22. 2026-03-19
    listed $315,900 Active 954-char remark
    Show marketing remark (954 chars)

    Don't miss this beautifully maintained two-story home built in 2021, offering comfort, functionality, and move-in ready appeal! This 3 bed, 2.5 bath RESNET Energy Smart home includes a transferable 10-year structural warranty for added peace of mind. The open concept living room to kitchen is filled with natural light and perfect for entertaining, featuring a stylish electric fireplace with a white shiplap accent wall and stainless steel appliances. Upstairs offers three well-sized bedrooms and a full bath. The clean, unfinished basement provides great storage or future finishing potential. Enjoy the outdoor space with a concrete and paver patio and a fully fenced backyard with chain-link enclosure. The exterior is welcoming with a lush sod lawn for minimal maintenance. Complete with a 2-car attached garage in Gull Lake Schools and Gilmore Farms, just minutes from Compass + Cleaver, Gull Meadow Farms, Eileen's English Toffee, and Tavern 32.

  23. 2026-03-19
    listed $315,900 Active
    Show marketing remark (954 chars)

    Don't miss this beautifully maintained two-story home built in 2021, offering comfort, functionality, and move-in ready appeal! This 3 bed, 2.5 bath RESNET Energy Smart home includes a transferable 10-year structural warranty for added peace of mind. The open concept living room to kitchen is filled with natural light and perfect for entertaining, featuring a stylish electric fireplace with a white shiplap accent wall and stainless steel appliances. Upstairs offers three well-sized bedrooms and a full bath. The clean, unfinished basement provides great storage or future finishing potential. Enjoy the outdoor space with a concrete and paver patio and a fully fenced backyard with chain-link enclosure. The exterior is welcoming with a lush sod lawn for minimal maintenance. Complete with a 2-car attached garage in Gull Lake Schools and Gilmore Farms, just minutes from Compass + Cleaver, Gull Meadow Farms, Eileen's English Toffee, and Tavern 32.

  24. 2021-03-23
    soldstatus $246,515 Sold
  25. 2021-03-23
    soldstatus $246,515 Sold
  26. 2020-12-17
    status Pending
  27. 2020-12-17
    historical
  28. 2020-10-23
    listed $239,900
  29. 2020-10-23
    listed $239,900 Active
  30. 2020-10-23
    listed $239,900

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast MI · Partial reset (capped growth)

Current annual tax
$4,551 · $379/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$4,551 · $379/mo
Expected delta
$0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

  • 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 2/10 Low 7 d/yr ≥99°F today · 16 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 2/10 Low
  • 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 2 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$31,200
− Mortgage interest
−$16,188
− Property taxes
−$4,551
− Insurance
−$1,445
− Repairs & maintenance
−$2,496
− Management
−$2,496
− HOA
−$396
− Depreciation
−$8,407
Taxable loss
−$4,780
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$1,147
After-tax cash flow
$1,216/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Condition & rehab AI · 1 photo

Excellent 95/100 None rehab

This move-in ready, 2021-built home in Gilmore Farms offers modern style and functionality. It is in excellent condition with no visible repairs needed, making it an ideal investment property.

Value-add opportunities

  • Both Paint interior walls — Fresh paint can enhance curb appeal and interior aesthetics
  • Both Replace window treatments — New window treatments can improve energy efficiency and aesthetics
  • Both Install smart home devices — Smart home devices can increase home's value and appeal to tech-savvy buyers

Renovation cost estimate screening

Value-add ROI direction

  • Both Paint interior walls — Fresh paint can enhance curb appeal and interior aesthetics
  • Both Replace window treatments — New window treatments can improve energy efficiency and aesthetics
  • Both Install smart home devices — Smart home devices can increase home's value and appeal to tech-savvy buyers

ⓘ Cost ranges are severity-bucket heuristics (US national rule-of-thumb). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting a rehab budget.

Schools (NCES district)

District
Gull Lake Community Schools
NCES district ID
2617250
Math proficiency
40% ▼ -6.00%
Reading proficiency
59% ▼ -3.00%
Median HH income
$64,763
Composite
43.71/100
National rank
#2952
State rank
#93 of 540 in MI

Livability — Richland

Score
73/100
State rank
#222
US rank
#5563

Category grades

Amenities F Commute F Cost of living A+ Crime B+ Employment A Housing A+ Health & safety F User ratings A+

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

City population
8,110
Population (ZIP)
8,110

Population outlook (Kalamazoo County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
280,982 people
By 2030
292,068 · +3.9%
By 2040
312,191 · +11.1%
By 2050
331,196 · +17.9%
By 2075
379,021 · +34.9%
By 2100
396,579 · +41.1%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly White (92%)
Race & ethnicity
White 92% Two or more races 4% Hispanic / Latino 4% Black 2%
Common ancestry
Iranian 14% Romanian 7% Italian 3%
Foreign-born
2% · Canada
Languages at home
95% English-only · Spanish 3% German/W. Germanic 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Kalamazoo

2024 margin
D (+17.7) · D 58.0% · R 40.3% · Other 1.7%
2008→2024 swing
-1.8pp toward R · 2008: 19.5pp · 2024: 17.7pp
All cycles
2024: D+17.7 2020: D+18.7 2016: D+12.8 2012: D+13.3 2008: D+19.5

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -152.73%
Current HPI
235.3459
Rent YoY
Metro
State GDP YoY
▲ 1.37%
F500 in state
28

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in MI)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+25.1% since first listed
19 events — show timeline
  • 2026-05-07 Price Changed $299,999 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2026-05-07 Price Changed $299,999 REALCOMP
  • 2026-05-07 Price Changed $299,999 SW Michigan MLS
  • 2026-04-10 Price Changed $305,900 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2026-04-10 Price Changed $305,900 REALCOMP
  • 2026-04-10 Price Changed $305,900 SW Michigan MLS
  • 2026-04-01 Price Changed $309,999 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2026-03-31 Price Changed $309,999 REALCOMP
  • 2026-03-31 Price Changed $309,999 SW Michigan MLS
  • 2026-03-19 Listed $315,900 SW Michigan MLS
  • 2026-03-19 Listed $315,900 REALCOMP
  • 2026-03-19 Listed $315,900 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2021-03-23 Sold (MLS) $246,515 SW Michigan MLS
  • 2021-03-23 Sold (MLS) $246,515 REALCOMP
  • 2020-12-17 Pending SW Michigan MLS
  • 2020-12-17 Listing Removed REALCOMP
  • 2020-10-23 Listed $239,900 MiRealSource-MiMLS
  • 2020-10-23 Listed $239,900 SW Michigan MLS
  • 2020-10-23 Listed $239,900 REALCOMP

Property tax history

+31.6%/yr

Latest (2025): $4,551 · +5.3% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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