5185 E R Ave, Portage, MI 49002
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OFF MARKET

$421,600

Trulia Estimate
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,421 sqft

5185 E R Ave, Portage, MI 49002

Est. Refi. Payment $2,864/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Nov 20, 2023 for $380,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$422K
Since last month
Decreased$7K (-1.6%)
Since last year
Increased$4K (+0.9%)
Since last sale
Increased$42K (+10.9%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +253% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$422K
August 2026$428K
July 2026$424K
June 2026$423K
May 2026$426K
April 2026$422K
March 2026$417K
February 2026$409K
January 2026$402K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
9048 Long Lake Dr E, Scotts, MI
0.29
Single-Family Home
$390,000
12/01/25
2
1
856
5188 Deep Point Dr, Portage, MI
0.85
Single-Family Home
$410,000
07/15/26
3
2
1,728
8842 Long Lake Dr E, Scotts, MI
0.45
Single-Family Home
$598,500
02/18/26
3
2
1,588
8929 Waruf Ave, Portage, MI
0.68
Single-Family Home
$355,000
08/19/26
2
1
960
5134 Deep Point Dr, Portage, MI
0.85
Single-Family Home
$292,000
02/20/26
2
1
1,064
8358 W Long Lake Dr, Kalamazoo, MI
0.94
Single-Family Home
$245,000
03/27/26
2
1
1,496
8664 Long Lake Dr E, Scotts, MI
0.72
Single-Family Home
$410,000
05/27/26
3
1
1,144
8939 Waruf Ave, Portage, MI
0.67
Single-Family Home
$674,000
09/26/25
3
2
1,886

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
E R Ave, Portage, MI 49002
0.06
-
-
-
-
Off Market
5121 S Long Lake Dr, Portage, MI 49002
0.09
$494,800
2
1.5
968
Off Market
5384 R Ave E, Scotts, MI 49088
0.22
$519,800
3
2
2,166
Off Market
9495 S Sprinkle Rd, Portage, MI 49002
0.27
$232,400
3
1
1,200
Off Market
9048 Long Lake Dr E, Scotts, MI 49088
0.29
$390,000
2
1
856
Recently Sold
4723 S Long Lake Dr, Portage, MI 49002
0.32
$564,400
3
1.5
1,540
Off Market
9300 S Sprinkle Rd, Portage, MI 49002
0.36
$125,000
-
-
-
Recently Sold
9624 S Sprinkle Rd, Portage, MI 49002
0.41
$202,100
2
1
780
Off Market
4621 S Long Lake Dr, Portage, MI 49002
0.39
$515,000
4
1
1,365
For Sale
9635 S Sprinkle Rd, Portage, MI 49002
0.43
$233,900
3
1
1,040
Off Market
5550 R Ave E, Scotts, MI 49088
0.43
$361,300
3
2.5
2,216
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 5185 E R Ave.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1947
1,421 sqft
$297/sqft
Garage

About this House

What's unique:Split level home
Split level home (Main floor is above grade) has so many updates that you will need to see them yourself. This split level home is ready for the new owner to enjoy lake life. Foyer welcomes you into the home then leads you upper level to kitchen, living and bath or down to main level with bedrooms, NEW FULL bath, laundry, storage and garage. Lake life at its best, enjoy the lake living life style on Long Lake with a twist of downtown Kalamazoo and Portage minutes from your door. Seller is a licensed Michigan Real Estate Agent. Dock to stay with home. Garage offers doors at both road and lake, great for lake storage.
5185 E R Ave, Portage, MI 49002 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,421 sqft single-family home built in 1947. It last sold for $380,000 on Nov 20, 2023 (3% below the $390,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $421,600, with a rent estimate of $2,406/month.
Last check for updates: about 16 hours ago
Listed by MELISSA M. VANDERCOOK, (517) 206-3228
SPROAT REALTY PROFESSIONALS
Bought with: Andrew Moore, (616) 655-0788, Real Estate Fiduciary Advisors
Source: MichRIC, MLS#23032896

Home Details for 5185 E R Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: SlabNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Living Room, Other
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1421 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Cable ConnectedAppliances: Iron Water FIlter, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener OwnedDishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Window TreatmentsFlooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Wood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Shingle
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Tandem,Attached,Garage Door Opener
Frontage
WaterfrontWaterfront: LakeRoad Surface Type: PavedOn Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public SewerWater Body: Long Lake

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1947
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Stone, Vinyl SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 1130101270

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $390,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sat Nov 04 2023

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Portage
School Information
High School District: Vicksburg

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1421 Square Feet

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2613.6 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, FHA, VA Loan, Conventional

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 23032896

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jan 21, 2025
Source: Realcomp II #66021110431
ListingRemoved
$399,900
Nov 20, 2023
Source: MichRIC #23032896
Sold
$380,000
Nov 13, 2023
Source: MichRIC #23032896
Pending
$390,000
Nov 4, 2023
Source: MichRIC #23032896
Contingent
$390,000
Oct 16, 2023
Source: MichRIC #23032896
PriceChange
$390,000
Price decreased by 4%

Market trends in Portage

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$302K
$7.08KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$162
$1MoM
Available listings
156
3MoM

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 5185 E R Ave

  • What is 5185 E R Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 5185 E R Ave in Portage, MI is $421,600.
  • What is the price history for 5185 E R Ave?
    5185 E R Ave in Portage, MI last sold for $380,000 in November 2023.
  • What are the closest schools to 5185 E R Ave?
    The closest schools to 5185 E R Ave in Portage, MI are Tobey Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 7/10), Vicksburg High School (rated 8/10), Vicksburg Middle School (rated 7/10).
  • Does 5185 E R Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 5185 E R Ave in Portage, MI has air conditioning.
  • Does 5185 E R Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 5185 E R Ave in Portage, MI has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 5185 E R Ave?
    The lot at 5185 E R Ave in Portage, MI is about 0.06 acres (2,614 sq ft).

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