2143 Ames Dr, Portage, MI 49002
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2143 Ames Dr
Portage, MI 49002

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,590 sqft (on 0.50 acres)

$309,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 1, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,011/mo*
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$309,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 1, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,011/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,590 sqft
(on 0.50 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1999
Lot Size
0.5 acres
Living Area
1,590 sqft
Price/Sqft
$195
Parking
Garage

About this House

Absolutely adorable Portage Ranch! You'll appreciate the engineered hardwood floors throughout, paint colors, trim package and overall finishes! Located on a half-acre lot with views of West Lake, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home has much to love! The kitchen has been tastefully updated and includes stainless steel appliances. The main level full bath has been fully renovated and offers a jetted tub. The basement is finished and spacious enough for an office and recreation area (includes an egress for a future 4th bedroom) and has an updated full bath with low threshold shower. The back yard is perfect for a peaceful evening, with a back patio, privacy fence, and planter boxes ready for your garden! Close to Biggby, The Cove, hardware, market and Lakeview Park.
2143 Ames Dr, Portage, MI 49002 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,590 sqft single-family home built in 1999. It last sold for the $300,000 asking price on Jun 6, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $309,900, with a rent estimate of $2,180/month.

Home Details for 2143 Ames Dr

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: FullNumber of Rooms: 5
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1590 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Cable ConnectedAppliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, WasherDishwasherDryerLaundry: In BasementMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Has Electric on Property
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Insulated WindowsFlooring: Engineered Hardwood, Vinyl
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Engineered Hardwood, Vinyl

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionFencing: Privacy
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Attached,Garage Door Opener
Frontage
Road Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (below surface): 550

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1999
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 1000340076O

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $300,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri May 02 2025

Location

Direction & Address
City: Portage
School Information
Elementary School: Central Elementary SchoolJr High / Middle School: Portage Central Middle SchoolHigh School: Portage Central High SchoolHigh School District: Portage

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1040 Square Feet

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.50 acres

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, FHA, VA Loan, Conventional

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 25018657
Last check for updates: about 10 hours ago
Listed by Kerry L Keefer Fischer, (269) 998-4062
Five Star Real Estate
Matthew J Robertson, (269) 720-8681
Five Star Real Estate
Bought with: Julie A Reisner, (269) 267-6829
Source: MichRIC, MLS#25018657

Price History for 2143 Ames Dr

DatePriceEventSource
06/06/2025$300,000Sold
MichRIC #25018657
05/02/2025$300,000PendingMichRIC #25018657
04/30/2025$300,000Listed For SaleMichRIC #25018657
07/31/2018$146,000Sold
N/A
06/18/2018$145,000PendingAgent Provided
06/15/2018$145,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
08/08/2012$124,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
09/03/2003$118,900Sold
N/A

Market trends in Portage

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$319K
$20.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.6%
0.8%MoM
Price per sq ft
$159
$5MoM
Available listings
156
15MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax
Assessment$236,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 2143 Ames Dr

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1902 Forest Dr, Portage, MI
0.20
Single-Family Home
$400,000
04/24/26
3
1.5
1,720
8405 Newells Ln, Portage, MI
0.62
Single-Family Home
$288,500
04/28/26
3
1.5
1,698
1308 Lakeview Dr, Portage, MI
0.69
Single-Family Home
$245,000
11/17/25
3
2
1,579
1803 Prosperity Dr, Portage, MI
0.81
Single-Family Home
$279,000
03/26/26
3
1.5
1,475
1701 S Shore Dr, Portage, MI
0.53
Single-Family Home
$275,000
10/07/25
4
2.5
1,833
1609 Orchard Dr, Portage, MI
0.66
Single-Family Home
$277,000
01/23/26
4
2
1,838
1511 Lake Ave, Portage, MI
0.58
Single-Family Home
$220,000
11/21/25
3
1.5
1,422
2019 Lakeview Dr, Portage, MI
0.36
Single-Family Home
$585,000
04/24/26
3
2
1,883
1803 Pleasant Dr, Portage, MI
0.91
Single-Family Home
$292,000
10/06/25
3
2
1,288
2206 Clarence Dr, Portage, MI
0.25
Single-Family Home
$130,000
02/24/26
2
2
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What Locals Say about Portage

At least 394 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 89 % Say parking is easy

  • 88 % Say car is needed

  • 82 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 81 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 76 % Say kids play outside

  • 75 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 68 % Say there's wildlife

  • 68 % Say it's quiet

  • 64 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 60 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 58 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 56 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 42 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 37 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 27 % Say there are community events

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  • Jojocleaner
    "It’s a great place and schools for kids here. Lots of farmers markets and activities to do all over town."
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  • KamberKool
    "Good sidewalks for keeping you safe from traffic, streetlights, friendly dogs, respectful of property lines. Quite a few barking dogs though. Lack of barking training in this neighborhood. "
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  • Sarah Statler
    "Lots of dog walkers and a dog park nearby. Everyone is friendly and picks up after their dog. All dogs are leashed and don’t have to worry about a dog running out after you."
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  • Emily B.
    "Th are really into Halloween but most of all my neighborhood looks out for one another. I have lived in portage my whole life and I would recommend it to anyone :) the farmers market is near by and is wonderful. The schools are great too! "
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  • Breiannchurch
    "great place to live and raise a family. schools are rated high taxes are high though but u get what you pay for i suppose"
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  • Deborah.bourlon
    "Very green and beautiful, Portage is a nice city to live in. People are polite and friendly. My family lives there for 12 years so well recommended!"
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  • Kimberly C.
    "Very pet friendly area with lots of sidewalks, paths, and open spaces to enjoy. Many respectful pet owners"
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  • Mariah B.
    "The fireworks during holidays could cause problems for dogs who cant handle them. They would like that there are trails to walk them other than just sidewalks"
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  • Kamille L.
    "I'm close to grocery and shopping malls along with not too long of a drive to downtown kalamazoo. Traffic isn't that bad."
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  • James B.
    "I’m new but everyone has been very nice. It is quite and we have some wild life. Cars give people plenty of space."
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  • Donya G
    "I have lived in various Portage neighborhoods for last 25 years. It’s a good area, a quiet area. My daughters graduated Portage Northern. In my time here I have enjoyed living here."
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  • Katie K.
    "Nice family friendly suburbia. Situated smack dab between Chicago & Detroit at the intersection of I94 and 131"
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  • Jjpowers8311
    "Nothing, but high taxes, poor city water quality and public services are terrible ( leaf pick up, snow plowing) School buildings are amazing though"
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  • a
    "very friendly and comfortable. lots of families with dogs and pets. we have only good things to say "
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  • Cristmay12
    "Dog owners would not like that there is a busy road, but there are many other dogs in the area too. "
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  • Kitoko B.
    "I’ve lived here all my life. It’s a nice neighborhood always have been to me at least. It’s more then enough to do here "
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  • Jjpowers8311
    "Nothing stands out as unique in Portage MI. Many residential areas look run down. High taxes, water tastes bad, snow removal is horrendous. "
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  • Judithlynn46
    "There are not really any community events in our neighborhood. Houses are somewhat far spaced apart. It’s not a subdivision type of neighborhood. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Everything in the town of portage is easily navigable which makes a move here much easier. Portage is a great town for families as well; with good schools, lots of nature trail parks used for hiking, lots of different family oriented playground parks, a YMCA with great programs available, etc.... the list goes on! It is a wonderful little midwest town."
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  • Jblacer2323
    "Portage feels safe and has great schools . It’s a clean city with friendly people. There is a nice mall here. I feel safe walking at night here in portage. "
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  • Scoochie1992
    "I have lived here since I was 4 and I am 45. I knew that this was the place I wanted to raise my own kids. Great community, great schools. "
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  • Adam.e.jeffrey
    "There are a lot of parks nearby with trash cans and bags for easy poop disposal for when Rover decides that nature calls. "
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  • Trulia User
    "My commute is a short drive with plenty of “back roads” to take during the construction season or inclement weather. "
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  • Jon P.
    "Dumb people shoot fireworks at all hours of the night. There are road construction sites everywhere and seldom construction workers. I like the wildlife though and nice trails. Michigan is just not a nice place to live in the summer. "
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  • Ann P. B.
    "My commute to my job is quick and easy. A straight drive to downtown takes at most 15 minutes to get to downtown Kalamazoo. "
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  • Shawsax
    "The neighbors are very friendly and many of them take walks in this beautiful neighborhood. Cars are seldom seen, as this is a dead end street. However, the deer will eat your hostas. Consider planting something else. "
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  • Charles B.
    "Good schools, an amazing library with games and kids’ play room, and 10 minutes from about 4 or 5 different lakes. "
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  • Amber B.
    "Easy. A quick drive to and from work. Shopping and gas stations located conveniently on the way to most jobs."
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  • Bjoterry
    "Public transportation is a long ways down the road. It’s a quite and very nice neighborhood. Very friendly neighbors. "
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  • Ana R.
    "We do cookouts. For Christmas we have lights and reindeer for the kids to see. It’s very nice during all holidays usually there’s some kind of activities to do. "
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  • Stacey W.
    "Many people in my neighborhood own dogs. Seems to be a pet friendly area. My neighborhood is really good about keeping their dogs contained within their yard and are usually taken in at night."
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