703 E Osterhout Avenue, Portage, MI 49002 (MLS# 26026715)

703 E Osterhout Avenue, Portage, MI 49002

$280,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 2,350 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 39,204 Status: Active
Current Price: $280,000 List Date: 6/03/2026 Last Modified: 6/26/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to 703 E. Osterhout Ave., located in the desirable 1920 Portage Historic District! This spacious 4-bedroom, 4-bath home offers endless potential for first-time homebuyers, growing families, or anyone looking to put their personal touch on a property full of character. Inside, you'll find generously sized bedrooms, multiple living spaces, and a flexible floor plan designed for everyday living and entertaining. Step outside to one of the home's standout features--an expansive backyard perfect for summer gatherings, pets, gardening, or simply enjoying peaceful evenings outdoors. Conveniently located near Portage schools, local parks, shopping, dining, and everyday amenities, this home combines historic charm with an unbeatable location. With a little TLC, this property presents a fantastic opportunity to build equity and create the home you've always envisioned.

Listing Details MLS# 26026715

Location Property Info

County
Kalamazoo
Street #
703
Street Direction
E
Street Name
Osterhout
Suffix
Avenue
State
MI
Zip Code
49002
Zip (4)
7126

General Property Info

New Construction
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Acres
0.9
Lot Square Footage
39204
Lot Dimensions
128x305
Year Built
1920
Road Frontage
128
Garage Y/N
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Fireplace
No
Income Property
No
Total Rooms AG
11
Total Fin SqFt All Levels
2350
SqFt Above Grade
2350
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt
1221
Building Total SqFt
3571
Total Beds Above Grade
4
Total Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
3
Half Baths
Yes
Total Baths
4
Main Level Primary
No
Stories
2
School District
Portage
Association YN
No
Waterfront
No
Basement
Yes
Below Grade Finished SqFt
0

Tax Info

Tax ID #
10-00034-120-A
Taxable Value
77464
SEV
139700
For Tax Year
2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax
3420
Tax Year
2025
Homestead %
100
Spec Assessment & Type
None

Remarks Misc

Directions
Take I-94 East toward Portage. Exit at Portage Road. Head South on Portage Road approximately 1.5 miles. Turn Left (East) onto Osterhout Ave. Continue about .3 miles. House will be on your left in the historic district neighborhood.

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N
No

More Information

Access Feat

Accessibility Features
No

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms
3
Upper Full Baths
2
Upper Level Square Feet
857
Total Baths Above Grade
4

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms
Yes
Main Full Baths
Yes
Main Half Baths
Yes
Main Level SQFT
1493

Basement Rooms

Total Basement SQFT
1221
Basement Finished SQFT
0

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets
Lovers Lane and Oaklawn Drive
Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Municipality
Portage City

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale
For Sale
List Price/SqFt
119.15

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
Welcome to 703 E. Osterhout Ave., located in the desirable 1920 Portage Historic District! This spacious 4-bedroom, 4-bath home offers endless potential for first-time homebuyers, growing families, or anyone looking to put their personal touch on a property full of character. Inside, you'll find generously sized bedrooms, multiple living spaces, and a flexible floor plan designed for everyday living and entertaining. Step outside to one of the home's standout features--an expansive backyard perfect for summer gatherings, pets, gardening, or simply enjoying peaceful evenings outdoors. Conveniently located near Portage schools, local parks, shopping, dining, and everyday amenities, this home combines historic charm with an unbeatable location. With a little TLC, this property presents a fantastic opportunity to build equity and create the home you've always envisioned.
Legal
SEC 34-3-11 BEG 617.46 FT W OF C 1/4 POST SEC 34, TH CONT W 128.54 FT, TH N 338.88 FT, TH E 128.54 FT, TH S 338.88 FT TO P.O.B. NOTE: THIS STRUCTURE IS LOCATED IN PORTAGE HISTORIC DISTRICT #1 (1990)

Lot Description

Level
Yes
Wooded
Yes

Street Type

Paved
Yes
Public
Yes

Util Avail at Street

Cable Available
Yes
Electricity Available
Yes
Natural Gas Available
Yes

Utilities Attached

Cable Connected
Yes
Natural Gas Connected
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Water

Public
Yes

Terms Available

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Mineral Rights

Unknown
Yes

Laundry Features

In Bathroom
Yes
Main Level
Yes

Exterior Material

Vinyl Siding
Yes

Roofing

Metal
Yes
Shingle
Yes

Parking Features

Attached
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Garage Faces Side
Yes

Heat Source

Natural Gas
Yes

Sale Conditions

None
Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air
Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT
0
Total Lower SQFT
0

Driveway

Paved
Yes

Substructure

Full
Yes
Michigan Basement
Yes

Kitchen Features

Garden Window
Yes
Mud Room Access
Yes
Pantry
Yes

Additional Items

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Generator Hook-up
Yes
Window Treatments
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Oven
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Exterior Features

Play Equipment
Yes
Scrn Porch
Yes

Fencing

Fenced Back
Yes
Privacy
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Porch(es)
Yes
Covered
Yes
Deck
Yes

Flooring

Carpet
Yes
Wood
Yes

Landscape

Garden Area
Yes
Shrubs/Hedges
Yes

Architectural Style

Historic
Yes
Traditional
Yes

Possession

Negotiable
Yes

Property Features

Laundry Features: In Bathroom; Main Level Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding Roofing: Metal; Shingle Substructure: Full; Michigan Basement Lot Description: Level; Wooded Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; Natural Gas Connected Util Avail at Street: Cable Available; Electricity Available; Natural Gas Available Kitchen Features: Garden Window; Mud Room Access; Pantry Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s); Garage Door Opener; Generator Hook-up; Window Treatments Appliances: Dishwasher; Microwave; Oven; Refrigerator; Washer Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Exterior Features: Play Equipment; Scrn Porch Fencing: Fenced Back; Privacy Flooring: Carpet; Wood Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Porch(es) Landscape: Garden Area; Shrubs/Hedges Parking Features: Attached; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Side Architectural Style: Historic; Traditional Driveway: Paved Street Type: Paved; Public Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional Possession: Negotiable Sale Conditions: None

Room Information

Room NameLevelRemarks
KitchenMain
Dining AreaMain
Family RoomMain
Living RoomMain
LaundryMain
Bathroom 2MainHalf
DenMain
Bedroom 2Main
Bathroom 3MainFull
Primary BedroomUpper
Primary BathroomUpperFull
Bedroom 3Upper
Bedroom 4Upper
Bathroom 4UpperFull
IDX
Listing Office: Michigan Top Producers
Listing Agent: Miranda Foster Elevate Team
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: June - 26 - 2026
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