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5017 Merryview Dr, Portage, MI, 49024

4beds
4baths
4,072sqft
$495,000
$122price/sqft
$3,688/moest. monthly cost
$147,520/yrincome needed

About This Home

**COME TO OUR OPEN HOUSE THURSDAY, AUG 20, 530-7PM!** 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath ranch situated on over an acre overlooking Portage Creek. Spacious living room with fireplace and scenic creek views, a formal dining room with hardwood floors, and an inviting den with a wood fireplace and wood-beamed ceiling. The updated kitchen offers granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a pantry, and a bright eating area. Primary suite includes a private deck and a full bathroom with a sunken tub, separate shower, and vanity, while the two additional full baths feature stunning custom tilework. The finished walkout lower level includes two spacious rec rooms, a wet bar, and a half bath, creating the perfect space for entertaining. Expansive deck overlooking the backyard and creek. Major updates include a new roof, furnace, and A/C in 2025. Sale includes the adjacent vacant lot at 2739 Angling Rd.

Getting Around

8
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
25
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

7/10
7/10
6/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1953

Materials

  • Roof: Composition,Shingle
  • Construction materials: Brick,Wood Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Ranch
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Oven,Range,Refrigerator,Water Softener Owned
  • Laundry features: In Basement

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Daylight,Full,Walk-Out Access

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Full bathrooms: 3
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 4

Features

  • Ceiling Fan(s),Eat-in Kitchen,Pantry
  • Flooring: Carpet,Stone,Tile,Vinyl
  • Number of fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace features: Den,Family Room,Recreation Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 0

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Baseboard,Forced Air,Hot Water,Radiant
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,789
  • Total interior livable area: 4,072 sqft

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: Accessible Mn Flr Bedroom,Accessible Mn Flr Full Bath

Details

  • Parcel number: 1003583108O

Features

  • Stories: 1
  • On waterfront: Yes
  • Waterfront features: Stream/Creek
  • Waterbody name: Portage Creek

Lot

  • Lot size: 1.05 Acres
  • Lot size dimensions: irregular

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Garage Faces Front,Attached
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Hail
Strong Wind
Tornado
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters in Kalamazoo County and Michigan

Severe Ice Storm
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $2,502$30,024
Home Insurance *$186$2,232
Property Taxes $556$6,672
Electricity $444$5,329
Total$3,688$44,256
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$126,445/yr
40% on housing$110,640/yr
45% on housing$98,346/yr

Michigan FAIR Plan Programs

Michigan Basic Property Insurance Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
HailHail
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 15,981Commercial: 293
Total Premiums$13.85M
Total Exposure$2.60B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: -4.9%
-4.9%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 3.9%
3.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 0.5%
0.5%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$122This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 49024$175
Kalamazoo County$152

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 49024$167
Kalamazoo County$166

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-07-31Price change$495,000
2026-07-13Price change$525,000
2026-07-02Listed for sale$550,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentMadelyn G Rome
BrokerageJaqua, REALTORS

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