Ready for MOVE-IN around September 1st, 2023

This well-known historical home was built by JAMES KENT in 1865 and is rich in Kalamazoo history. It also sits in the perfect location as it's near many bars, parks, and restaurants. It sits north of KZOO College, Bronson Hospital, Western Michigan University along with Waldo Stadium and KZOO College's Athletic Complex. Kalamazoo Public Schools is about 15 minutes from this home.

The home has many features that you can't find anymore. The history of the house and beautiful tall wood framing adds value to the entire inside of the home. Its unique roofline and ornately trimmed window sashes welcome you home. This home has eight bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and TWO kitchens, one on each floor. The washer and dryer provided are located on the main floor with plenty of laundry space. The main floor rooms have stately 10' doors and elegant plaster crown molding surrounding them. There are four bedrooms on the main floor with 1 full bathroom attached to a bedroom and another full bathroom at the back of the house. There is the living room that goes into the kitchen where the layout is all open. A bonus of the kitchen is the high-end upgraded oven. All throughout the home, there is beautiful craftsmanship on all the trim and hardwood flooring. From the ceiling to the floor there are front windows that give beautiful seasonal views down Kalamazoo Avenue. The house provides great natural light in about four-five of the bedrooms along with the living room upstairs and down. Attached at the back of the home is a separate office that could easily be converted into a studio apartment or can become part of the main home again. It sits back by another entrance side door, the laundry and the full bathroom. On the second floor of the house there are two very spacious bedrooms. On the other side there is a living room that leads into the second kitchen, full bathroom and two other bedrooms. The kitchen is smaller but has great features with cabinets for a pantry, refrigerator, sink, and small oven for cooking.In the private rod iron fenced in the backyard, you will find two decks and raised gardens to enjoy in the summertime. The home has recent updates including kitchen, electrical, new boiler, replaced ceilings, & in-ground sprinkler system. A large concrete driveway provides plenty of room for parking of all vehicles.

Tenant is responsible for all utilities and this unit is not pet-friendly.
Deposit of $2,800.

Showings and personal walk-throughs are being scheduled when you complete our online application.*Please note that these photos haven't been updated since the last upgrades in 2021.

Apply online at www.shortsouth.com or call us at 616-805-4997.
Application Fee of $30/person over the age of 18.
Due to high call volume, emails will likely receive a faster response - leasing@shortsouth.com.