$310,000
1706 Helen Avenue
Portage, MI 49002
MLS# 26000945
Status: Sold
3 beds  |  3 baths  |  1765 sqft


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Property Description
Ideally located in the heart of Portage, this updated ranch offers tons of new updates, refreshed landscaping, a functional layout with multiple living spaces and a desirable end-of-street setting with no through traffic. As soon as you enter the front door your eyes are drawn to a beautiful dual sided wood-burning stone fireplace. The open main living area features fresh paint throughout, brand new engineered hardwood flooring flowing between the living room, dining area, and renovated kitchen. The kitchen features granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, ample cabinetry, and a convenient snack bar. The rest of the main level includes three bedrooms, an updated full bathroom, and a half bath located just off the garage entry. Additional spaces such as a den, formal dining room, and a gorgeous remodeled entryway with high end custom mosaic floor tile and warm wood ceiling details for everyday living or entertaining.

Details
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Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Bennett & End
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Area: Greater Kalamazoo - K
Municipality: Portage City
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 181.25
Ownership Type: Private Owned
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 114x132
Road Frontage: 114
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 2
Waterfront: No
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 8
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2665
SqFt Above Grade: 1765
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 900
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 300
Building Total SqFt: 2965
Total Beds Above Grade: 3
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 1
School District: Portage
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.34
Lot Square Footage: 14810
Year Built: 1955
Total Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 2
Half Baths: 1
Total Baths: 3
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 133720
SEV: 147600
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 6063.38
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: none known
Zoning: R-1B
Tax ID #: 10-02321-089-O
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Ideally located in the heart of Portage, this updated ranch offers tons of new updates, refreshed landscaping, a functional layout with multiple living spaces and a desirable end-of-street setting with no through traffic. As soon as you enter the front door your eyes are drawn to a beautiful dual sided wood-burning stone fireplace. The open main living area features fresh paint throughout, brand new engineered hardwood flooring flowing between the living room, dining area, and renovated kitchen. The kitchen features granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, ample cabinetry, and a convenient snack bar. The rest of the main level includes three bedrooms, an updated full bathroom, and a half bath located just off the garage entry. Additional spaces such as a den, formal dining room, and a gorgeous remodeled entryway with high end custom mosaic floor tile and warm wood ceiling details for everyday living or entertaining.
Legal: ETHEL-LANE PLAT #1 LOT 89 & OUTLOT H
Status Change Info
Sold Price/SqFt: 175.64
Under Contract Date: 2026-02-05
Sold Date: 2026-02-27
Sold Price: $310,000
Lot Description
Level: 1
Wooded: 1
Street Type
Paved: 1
Utilities Attached
Cable Connected: 1
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water
Public: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
VA Loan: 1
Laundry Features
In Basement: 1
Exterior Material
Brick: 1
Roofing
Composition: 1
Parking Features
Attached: 1
Heat Source
Natural Gas: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Hot Water: 1
Air Conditioning
Window Unit(s): 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Total Baths Above Grade: 2
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 3
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Half Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 1765
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Full Baths: 1
Basement Finished SQFT: 900
Total Basement SQFT: 1200
Driveway
Paved: 1
Substructure
Full: 1
Other: 1
Windows
Replacement: 1
Screens: 1
Kitchen Features
Eating Area: 1
Fireplace
Family Room: 1
Wood Burning: 1
Other: 1
Additional Items
Basement Partially Finished: 1
Vaulted Ceilings: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Dryer: 1
Microwave: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Water Heater
Natural Gas: 1
Fencing
Fenced Back: 1
Flooring
Wood: 1
Landscape
Ground Cover: 1
Architectural Style
Ranch: 1
Location Property Info
County: Kalamazoo
Street #: 1706
Street Name: Helen
Suffix: Avenue
State: MI
Zip Code: 49002
Zip (4): 1606
OfficeContract Info
Status: Sold
List Price: $319,900
Current Price: $310,000
Listing Date: 2026-01-08
Remarks Misc
Directions: From 1-94 & Portage Rod, head s on Portage Rd to W on Helen to End
Property Features
Laundry Features: In Basement
Exterior Material: Brick
Roofing: Composition
Windows: Replacement; Screens
Substructure: Full; Other
Lot Description: Level; Wooded
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; Natural Gas Connected
Kitchen Features: Eating Area
Fireplace: Family Room; Wood Burning; Other
Additional Items: Basement Partially Finished; Vaulted Ceilings
Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Hot Water
Air Conditioning: Window Unit(s)
Water Heater: Natural Gas
Fencing: Fenced Back
Flooring: Wood
Landscape: Ground Cover
Parking Features: Attached
Architectural Style: Ranch
Driveway: Paved
Street Type: Paved
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
The finished lower level has a full sized walkout door for easy egress, a spacious family room with a brick fireplace, a full bathroom, and generous storage shelves and hobby space. Outside, the fenced backyard offers privacy and room to relax or entertain, while the oversized attached two-car garage with service door adds practicality. Convenient to shopping, dining, and access to I-94, this home combines location, comfort, and versatility. Call Rob for your own private showing today!

IDX
Listing Office: Michigan Top Producers
Listing Agent: Robert A Zegar

Last Updated: April - 21 - 2026

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