$2,395,000
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
MLS# 26021060
4 beds | 2 baths | 2163 sqft
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Property Description
This quintessential Norman F. Carver, Jr. classic mid-century modern home, built in 1970 for the original owners, integrates his signature adaptations of Japanese design elements throughout, orchestrating a minimalist simplicity, an airy geometry, and a uniquely harmonious and tranquil atmosphere. The home features characteristic built-ins, wood beams, iconic wood slats, natural materials throughout, and floor-to-ceiling windows. The 2,697 square foot multi-level home has four bedrooms, two baths, an office/library, and a finished basement with an open floor plan for entertaining or family gatherings. Set back on a private drive, this beautiful home with views throughout is nestled in a one-of -a-kind 6+ acre area of woodlands, providing privacy and sanctuary, as well the unique opportunity for both preservation and investment. The property also offers ample space for creating outdoor entertainment areas such as kitchens, putting greens, or courts Intentionally sited to serve as a
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Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Duke & End
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Kalamazoo City
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 1107.26
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 589 x Irregular
Road Frontage: 589
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 1
Waterfront: No
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 8
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2747
SqFt Above Grade: 2163
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 534
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 142
Building Total SqFt: 2883
Total Beds Above Grade: 4
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 4
School District: Kalamazoo
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 6.31
Lot Square Footage: 274951
Year Built: 1970
Total Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 2
Total Baths: 2
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 133897
SEV: 225400
For Tax Year: 2026
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 6687.78
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: None Known
Tax ID #: 06-33-202-002
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: This quintessential Norman F. Carver, Jr. classic mid-century modern home, built in 1970 for the original owners, integrates his signature adaptations of Japanese design elements throughout, orchestrating a minimalist simplicity, an airy geometry, and a uniquely harmonious and tranquil atmosphere. The home features characteristic built-ins, wood beams, iconic wood slats, natural materials throughout, and floor-to-ceiling windows. The 2,697 square foot multi-level home has four bedrooms, two baths, an office/library, and a finished basement with an open floor plan for entertaining or family gatherings. Set back on a private drive, this beautiful home with views throughout is nestled in a one-of -a-kind 6+ acre area of woodlands, providing privacy and sanctuary, as well the unique opportunity for both preservation and investment. The property also offers ample space for creating outdoor entertainment areas such as kitchens, putting greens, or courts Intentionally sited to serve as a
Legal: G-9-123-Aassessors PLAT OF BUCKINGHAM SUBDIVISION BEING A REPLAT OF BUCKINGHAM PLAT LOT 156 & W 358 FT OF LOT 159. ALSO S 190 FT OF LOT 145
Lot Description
Ravine: 1
Wooded: 1
Util Avail at Street
Cable Available: 1
Electricity Available: 1
High Speed Internet: 1
Phone Available: 1
Utilities Attached
Cable Connected: 1
High Speed Internet: 1
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Phone Connected: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water
Public: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Laundry Features
Laundry Room: 1
Main Level: 1
Exterior Material
Wood Siding: 1
Roofing
Composition: 1
Parking Features
Attached: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Garage Faces Side: 1
Heat Source
Natural Gas: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Forced Air: 1
Air Conditioning
Central Air: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: Yes
Accessibility Feat
Covered Entrance: 1
Upper Rooms
Upper Bedrooms: 2
Upper Full Baths: 1
Upper Level Square Feet: 723
Total Baths Above Grade: 2
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 2
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 1440
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Finished SQFT: 0
Total Basement SQFT: 534
Substructure
Partial: 1
Slab: 1
Fireplace
Family Room: 1
Additional Items
Basement Partially Finished: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Appliances
Disposal: 1
Dryer: 1
Microwave: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Water Heater
Natural Gas: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Wood: 1
Landscape
Ground Cover: 1
Shrubs/Hedges: 1
Architectural Style
Mid-Century Modern: 1
Quad-Level: 1
Location Property Info
County: Kalamazoo
Street #: 1000
Street Name: Carolee
Suffix: Lane
State: MI
Zip Code: 49008
Zip (4): 2932
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $2,395,000
Current Price: $2,395,000
Listing Date: 2026-05-08
Remarks Misc
Directions: Whites Rd to Duke, South to Carolee, west to property
Property Features
Accessibility Feat: Covered Entrance
Laundry Features: Laundry Room; Main Level
Exterior Material: Wood Siding
Roofing: Composition
Substructure: Partial; Slab
Lot Description: Ravine; Wooded
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Connected; Phone Connected
Util Avail at Street: Cable Available; Electricity Available; High Speed Internet; Phone Available
Fireplace: Family Room
Additional Items: Basement Partially Finished; Garage Door Opener
Appliances: Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Water Heater: Natural Gas
Flooring: Carpet; Wood
Landscape: Ground Cover; Shrubs/Hedges
Parking Features: Attached; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Side
Architectural Style: Mid-Century Modern; Quad-Level
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
platform for the changing seasons, the home and its surroundings are architectural gems and historic treasures.
Conveniently located within Kalamazoo city limits, minutes from championship golf at the newly expanded premier Kalamazoo Country Club, and just a short drive to the shops, cultural amenities, and future Kalamazoo Event Center in the downtown area, this property offers a rare kind of idyllic quietude and nourishing serenity hidden within the city.
· A piece of Kalamazoo's cultural history
· 1970 Norman Carver, Jr. home -one original owner, known as "The Kauffman House" and is featured in the book "Norman F. Carver, Jr. Architect of Form and Space" by Tim Hills. The home was built by W. D. Graham, known for his attention to detail with Carver homes.
· The Kalamazoo Promise applies to this property
· Screened-in porch
· Patio
· Two-car attached garage
· Include a "history of the home" section to highlight Carver home?Norman Carver, Jr. was a renowned architect of form and space and three-time winner of the Architectural Record House of the Year Award. His homes are designed with unique Japanese-influenced minimalist aesthetics.
· Separate laundry area and mudroom
· Attic, laundry chute, and extra storage closets
· Central Brick Fireplace
· Beautiful Japanese Maple trees and a rock formation pond of unique design
· Norman Carver, Jr., was one of Kalamazoo's most important artistic residents in the post-World War II era. Carver later designed the Carver Center and Suzanne D. Parish Theatre. Carver designed over 130 homes and buildings nationwide, with approximately 100 or so in Michigan. In addition to his work as an architect, Carver regularly lectured at prominent universities and taught at the Kalamazoo Institute of the Arts. (Kalamazoo Pub Library) Norman F. Carver Jr. Houses -- Kalamazoo Public Library
Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI
Listing Agent: Carol S Novak
Last Updated: May - 08 - 2026
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