217 E Centre Ave, Portage, MI 49002
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OFF MARKET

217 E Centre Ave
Portage, MI 49002

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,232 sqft
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,232 sqft

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
708 Drury Ln, Portage, MI
0.33
Single-Family Home
$200,000
10/22/25
3
1
1,008
8125 Lake Wood Dr, Portage, MI
0.35
Single-Family Home
$240,000
01/07/26
3
1
1,246
805 Drury Ln, Portage, MI
0.39
Single-Family Home
$170,000
12/16/25
3
1
1,054
7611 Kingston Dr, Portage, MI
0.43
Single-Family Home
$199,900
01/02/26
2
1
740
7644 Garden Ln, Portage, MI
0.50
Single-Family Home
$219,900
03/02/26
3
1
1,251
7641 Lake Wood Dr, Portage, MI
0.45
Single-Family Home
$236,000
05/15/26
2
1
852
728 Bye St, Portage, MI
0.34
Single-Family Home
$236,900
10/13/25
3
1
1,040
8005 Edmonds St, Portage, MI
0.43
Single-Family Home
$239,900
03/06/26
2
2
1,574
312 Schuring Rd, Portage, MI
0.57
Single-Family Home
$217,000
01/07/26
3
1
1,255
924 Shumway Ave, Portage, MI
0.55
Single-Family Home
$165,000
01/15/26
3
1
840

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
8005 Kingston Dr, Portage, MI 49002
0.22
$211,900
3
1
1,374
Off Market
8143 Waylee St, Portage, MI 49002
0.24
$237,400
3
1
1,260
Off Market
7930 Lake Wood Dr, Portage, MI 49002
0.27
$237,700
4
1
960
Off Market
514 Prosperity Dr, Portage, MI 49002
0.28
$289,200
3
2
1,838
Off Market
8038 Lake Wood Dr, Portage, MI 49002
0.28
$346,400
4
2.5
2,234
Off Market
601 Vaucelles St, Portage, MI 49002
0.30
$276,000
3
2
1,358
Off Market
7830 Lake Wood Dr, Portage, MI 49002
0.31
$197,500
3
1.5
1,202
Off Market
425 Grand St, Portage, MI 49024
0.34
$210,100
2
2
1,304
Off Market
8037 Lake Wood Dr, Portage, MI 49002
0.32
$297,800
3
2
1,932
Off Market
708 Drury Ln, Portage, MI 49002
0.33
$200,000
3
1
1,008
Recently Sold
728 Bye St, Portage, MI 49002
0.34
$241,100
3
1
1,040
Off Market
535 La Salle St, Portage, MI 49002
0.35
$195,200
4
1
1,260
Off Market

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
1952
Living Area
1,232 sqft
Parking
Garage

About this House

GREAT LOCATION! Cute 2 bedroom home with a partially finished basement and a breezeway to the attached garage. Nice size fenced back yard as well! Within walking distance to elementary, middle and high school! Along with near shopping centers and restaurants. Seller is a licensed real estate agent in the State of Michigan
217 E Centre Ave, Portage, MI 49002 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,232 sqft single-family home built in 1952. It last sold for $47,350 on Apr 29, 2013. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,585/month.

Home Details for 217 E Centre Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionExterior: VinylGarden
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1952
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7840 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 18, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$139,000
Aug 7, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$139,000
Price decreased by 1%
Jul 10, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$140,000
Apr 29, 2013
Source: MichRIC #12059993
Sold
$47,350
Apr 2, 2013
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$52,000
Price decreased by 5%

Market trends in Portage

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$309K
$6.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.6%
Price per sq ft
$161
$2MoM
Available listings
158
1MoM

Around this home

What Locals Say about Portage

At least 395 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

  • 75 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 75 % Say kids play outside

  • 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

  • 57 % 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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Trulia User
    "My neighborhood is safe and beautiful. I’m fortunate to live here and I’m glad my kids can walk our dogs and feel safe."
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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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  • 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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Frequently asked questions about 217 E Centre Ave

  • What is the price history for 217 E Centre Ave?
    217 E Centre Ave in Portage, MI last sold for $47,350 in April 2013.
  • Is Portage a buyer's or seller's market?
    Portage is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Portage?
    The median sale price in Portage is $309K. That is down $6.67K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about Portage?
    Residents describe Portage, MI as dog-friendly, easy to park in, and well-kept. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Portage, MI.
  • How big is the lot at 217 E Centre Ave?
    The lot at 217 E Centre Ave in Portage, MI is about 0.18 acres (7,840 sq ft).
  • Does 217 E Centre Ave have a garage?
    Yes, 217 E Centre Ave in Portage, MI has a garage.

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