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Homes for Sale Near Western Michigan University

Review active homes for sale within 3 miles of Western Michigan University's campus. Select a listing to view details, or inquire about a specific property.

8 homes for sale

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0.3 miles from campus

Multi-Family · Vine / Campus

5 bd 3 ba 2,350 sqft$395,000

Income-producing 5-bedroom duplex on W Michigan Ave near WMU's main campus. Units updated with separate utilities and off-street parking. Popular with parent buyers and student-rental investors a short walk to Miller Auditorium and Waldo Library.

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0.3 miles from campus

Multi-Family · Vine / Campus

5 bd 3 ba 2,350 sqft$395,000

Income-producing 5-bedroom duplex on W Michigan Ave near WMU's main campus. Units updated with separate utilities and off-street parking. Popular with parent buyers and student-rental investors a short walk to Miller Auditorium and Waldo Library.

For Sale

0.6 miles from campus

Single-Family · Vine

3 bd 2 ba 1,640 sqft$289,900

Charming 3-bedroom home in the Vine neighborhood steps from WMU. Hardwood floors, updated kitchen, covered front porch, and a fenced yard. Walk to campus, Waldo Library, and the Vine Street restaurants and cafes.

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0.6 miles from campus

Single-Family · Vine

3 bd 2 ba 1,640 sqft$289,900

Charming 3-bedroom home in the Vine neighborhood steps from WMU. Hardwood floors, updated kitchen, covered front porch, and a fenced yard. Walk to campus, Waldo Library, and the Vine Street restaurants and cafes.

For Sale

0.8 miles from campus

Condo · Oakland County Club

2 bd 2 ba 980 sqft$215,000

Updated 2-bedroom condo near the WMU campus and Oakland Drive. Quartz counters, stainless appliances, in-unit laundry, and a private balcony. Close to Bronson Methodist Hospital, campus, and West Main dining.

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0.8 miles from campus

Condo · Oakland County Club

2 bd 2 ba 980 sqft$215,000

Updated 2-bedroom condo near the WMU campus and Oakland Drive. Quartz counters, stainless appliances, in-unit laundry, and a private balcony. Close to Bronson Methodist Hospital, campus, and West Main dining.

For Sale

1.2 miles from campus

Single-Family · Stuart / Douglas

4 bd 2.5 ba 2,050 sqft$340,000

Well-kept 4-bedroom colonial in the Douglas / Stuart Historic District, a short drive from WMU. Original woodwork, updated kitchen, formal living and dining rooms, and a landscaped lot. Near downtown Kalamazoo and the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts.

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1.2 miles from campus

Single-Family · Stuart / Douglas

4 bd 2.5 ba 2,050 sqft$340,000

Well-kept 4-bedroom colonial in the Douglas / Stuart Historic District, a short drive from WMU. Original woodwork, updated kitchen, formal living and dining rooms, and a landscaped lot. Near downtown Kalamazoo and the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts.

For Sale

1.3 miles from campus

Single-Family · Edison

3 bd 1.5 ba 1,280 sqft$224,900

Renovated 3-bedroom bungalow in the Edison neighborhood. Updated kitchen and bath, new flooring, in-unit laundry, and a fenced yard. A practical starter near the WMU Parkview campus and Michigan Avenue corridor.

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1.3 miles from campus

Single-Family · Edison

3 bd 1.5 ba 1,280 sqft$224,900

Renovated 3-bedroom bungalow in the Edison neighborhood. Updated kitchen and bath, new flooring, in-unit laundry, and a fenced yard. A practical starter near the WMU Parkview campus and Michigan Avenue corridor.

For Sale

1.3 miles from campus

Single-Family · West Douglas / Winchell

4 bd 3 ba 2,280 sqft$385,000

Beautiful 4-bedroom home in the West Douglas area near Bronson Knoll, West Hills shopping, and WMU. Gourmet kitchen with island, screened porch, and a landscaped yard on a quiet street. Quick commute to campus via Michigan Avenue.

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1.3 miles from campus

Single-Family · West Douglas / Winchell

4 bd 3 ba 2,280 sqft$385,000

Beautiful 4-bedroom home in the West Douglas area near Bronson Knoll, West Hills shopping, and WMU. Gourmet kitchen with island, screened porch, and a landscaped yard on a quiet street. Quick commute to campus via Michigan Avenue.

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1.6 miles from campus

Single-Family · Durban / Lake Barclay

4 bd 2.5 ba 2,460 sqft$445,000

Stately 4-bedroom home in the Durban neighborhood near Lake Barclay and Oakland Country Club. Chef's kitchen, refinished hardwoods, sunroom, and a mature landscaped yard. On a quiet street convenient to campus and West Main stores.

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1.6 miles from campus

Single-Family · Durban / Lake Barclay

4 bd 2.5 ba 2,460 sqft$445,000

Stately 4-bedroom home in the Durban neighborhood near Lake Barclay and Oakland Country Club. Chef's kitchen, refinished hardwoods, sunroom, and a mature landscaped yard. On a quiet street convenient to campus and West Main stores.

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1.7 miles from campus

Single-Family · Milwood

3 bd 2 ba 1,450 sqft$265,000

Affordable updated 3-bedroom home in the Milwood neighborhood south of campus. New kitchen counters, refinished floors, fenced backyard, and a detached garage. A practical option near the Parkview campus, WMU, and the Milwood business district.

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1.7 miles from campus

Single-Family · Milwood

3 bd 2 ba 1,450 sqft$265,000

Affordable updated 3-bedroom home in the Milwood neighborhood south of campus. New kitchen counters, refinished floors, fenced backyard, and a detached garage. A practical option near the Parkview campus, WMU, and the Milwood business district.

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0.3 miles from campus

Kalamazoo, MI 49008 · Vine / Campus

$395,000 5 bd 3 ba 2,350 sqft

Income-producing 5-bedroom duplex on W Michigan Ave near WMU's main campus. Units updated with separate utilities and off-street parking. Popular with parent buyers and student-rental investors a short walk to Miller Auditorium and Waldo Library.

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Rent vs. Own + Cash-Flow Snapshot

Compare estimated nearby rent with the cost of owning this property. Roommate contributions may offset part of the payment, but all figures require review.

Rent Nearby

$4,750/mo

5 beds × $950/mo

Own This Property

$2,603/mo

Estimated payment @ 7.25%

Monthly Gap

+$2,147/mo

DSCR: 1.83x

Simple read: Estimated comparable rent is $4,750/mo. The estimated monthly ownership cost is $2,603/mo, creating an estimated difference of $2,147/mo before appreciation, tax treatment, principal reduction, maintenance changes, vacancies, or rent changes.

Roommate Rent Offset

If the student occupies one bedroom, up to 4 additional bedrooms may potentially be used by roommates. At an estimated $950 per occupied roommate bedroom, the projected monthly offset would be approximately $3,800.

Roommate income is not guaranteed. Lease gaps, turnover, non-payment, occupancy rules, and changing rental conditions may affect actual contributions.

Monthly Ownership Estimate

Estimated monthly costs with local-service review points for each line. Confirm actual financing, taxes, insurance, association charges, utilities, and management costs with qualified professionals.

Purchase Scenario

$395,000

est. price · 25% down ($98,750)

Principal & Interest

30-yr @ 7.25% · loan $296,250

$2,021/mo

Property Tax

~1.2% effective rate on $395,000

$398/mo

Homeowners / Hazard / Flood InsuranceConfirm during review

$2,200/yr estimate · varies by location, coverage, carrier

$183/mo

HOA / Condo DuesConfirm during review

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$0/mo

Property ManagementEducational estimate

~8% of gross rent · leasing, maintenance, rent collection

$380/mo

Internet / Utilities SetupConfirm during review

Student-friendly plan estimate · varies by provider

$80/mo

Move-In / Setup ReserveEducational estimate

Monthly reserve for furniture, storage, move-in costs

$200/mo

Estimated Total Monthly Ownership Cost

$3,263/mo

vs. $4,750/mo estimated rent

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Rent Nearby

$4,750/mo

Est. PITIA

$2,603/mo

Est. Diff

+$2,147/mo

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Comparable Nearby Options

Compare other active Western Michigan University-area properties from the current result set.

1.2 miles from campus

Single-Family · 4 bd / 2.5 ba · $340,000

Lower price

1.3 miles from campus

Single-Family · 4 bd / 3 ba · $385,000

Lower price

1.6 miles from campus

Single-Family · 4 bd / 2.5 ba · $445,000

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Educational estimates only. These figures are not a loan quote, investment advice, tax advice, an appraisal, or a guarantee of rent, approval, occupancy, appreciation, or cash flow. Property-specific figures should be reviewed with qualified real estate, lending, insurance, tax, and property-management professionals.

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For Sale

0.3 miles from campus

Multi-Family · Vine / Campus

5 bd 3 ba 2,350 sqft$395,000

Income-producing 5-bedroom duplex on W Michigan Ave near WMU's main campus. Units updated with separate utilities and off-street parking. Popular with parent buyers and student-rental investors a short walk to Miller Auditorium and Waldo Library.

For Sale

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0.3 miles from campus

Multi-Family · Vine / Campus

5 bd 3 ba 2,350 sqft$395,000

Income-producing 5-bedroom duplex on W Michigan Ave near WMU's main campus. Units updated with separate utilities and off-street parking. Popular with parent buyers and student-rental investors a short walk to Miller Auditorium and Waldo Library.

For Sale

0.6 miles from campus

Single-Family · Vine

3 bd 2 ba 1,640 sqft$289,900

Charming 3-bedroom home in the Vine neighborhood steps from WMU. Hardwood floors, updated kitchen, covered front porch, and a fenced yard. Walk to campus, Waldo Library, and the Vine Street restaurants and cafes.

For Sale

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0.6 miles from campus

Single-Family · Vine

3 bd 2 ba 1,640 sqft$289,900

Charming 3-bedroom home in the Vine neighborhood steps from WMU. Hardwood floors, updated kitchen, covered front porch, and a fenced yard. Walk to campus, Waldo Library, and the Vine Street restaurants and cafes.

For Sale

0.8 miles from campus

Condo · Oakland County Club

2 bd 2 ba 980 sqft$215,000

Updated 2-bedroom condo near the WMU campus and Oakland Drive. Quartz counters, stainless appliances, in-unit laundry, and a private balcony. Close to Bronson Methodist Hospital, campus, and West Main dining.

For Sale

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0.8 miles from campus

Condo · Oakland County Club

2 bd 2 ba 980 sqft$215,000

Updated 2-bedroom condo near the WMU campus and Oakland Drive. Quartz counters, stainless appliances, in-unit laundry, and a private balcony. Close to Bronson Methodist Hospital, campus, and West Main dining.

For Sale

1.2 miles from campus

Single-Family · Stuart / Douglas

4 bd 2.5 ba 2,050 sqft$340,000

Well-kept 4-bedroom colonial in the Douglas / Stuart Historic District, a short drive from WMU. Original woodwork, updated kitchen, formal living and dining rooms, and a landscaped lot. Near downtown Kalamazoo and the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts.

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1.2 miles from campus

Single-Family · Stuart / Douglas

4 bd 2.5 ba 2,050 sqft$340,000

Well-kept 4-bedroom colonial in the Douglas / Stuart Historic District, a short drive from WMU. Original woodwork, updated kitchen, formal living and dining rooms, and a landscaped lot. Near downtown Kalamazoo and the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts.

For Sale

1.3 miles from campus

Single-Family · Edison

3 bd 1.5 ba 1,280 sqft$224,900

Renovated 3-bedroom bungalow in the Edison neighborhood. Updated kitchen and bath, new flooring, in-unit laundry, and a fenced yard. A practical starter near the WMU Parkview campus and Michigan Avenue corridor.

For Sale

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1.3 miles from campus

Single-Family · Edison

3 bd 1.5 ba 1,280 sqft$224,900

Renovated 3-bedroom bungalow in the Edison neighborhood. Updated kitchen and bath, new flooring, in-unit laundry, and a fenced yard. A practical starter near the WMU Parkview campus and Michigan Avenue corridor.

For Sale

1.3 miles from campus

Single-Family · West Douglas / Winchell

4 bd 3 ba 2,280 sqft$385,000

Beautiful 4-bedroom home in the West Douglas area near Bronson Knoll, West Hills shopping, and WMU. Gourmet kitchen with island, screened porch, and a landscaped yard on a quiet street. Quick commute to campus via Michigan Avenue.

For Sale

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1.3 miles from campus

Single-Family · West Douglas / Winchell

4 bd 3 ba 2,280 sqft$385,000

Beautiful 4-bedroom home in the West Douglas area near Bronson Knoll, West Hills shopping, and WMU. Gourmet kitchen with island, screened porch, and a landscaped yard on a quiet street. Quick commute to campus via Michigan Avenue.

For Sale

1.6 miles from campus

Single-Family · Durban / Lake Barclay

4 bd 2.5 ba 2,460 sqft$445,000

Stately 4-bedroom home in the Durban neighborhood near Lake Barclay and Oakland Country Club. Chef's kitchen, refinished hardwoods, sunroom, and a mature landscaped yard. On a quiet street convenient to campus and West Main stores.

For Sale

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1.6 miles from campus

Single-Family · Durban / Lake Barclay

4 bd 2.5 ba 2,460 sqft$445,000

Stately 4-bedroom home in the Durban neighborhood near Lake Barclay and Oakland Country Club. Chef's kitchen, refinished hardwoods, sunroom, and a mature landscaped yard. On a quiet street convenient to campus and West Main stores.

For Sale

1.7 miles from campus

Single-Family · Milwood

3 bd 2 ba 1,450 sqft$265,000

Affordable updated 3-bedroom home in the Milwood neighborhood south of campus. New kitchen counters, refinished floors, fenced backyard, and a detached garage. A practical option near the Parkview campus, WMU, and the Milwood business district.

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1.7 miles from campus

Single-Family · Milwood

3 bd 2 ba 1,450 sqft$265,000

Affordable updated 3-bedroom home in the Milwood neighborhood south of campus. New kitchen counters, refinished floors, fenced backyard, and a detached garage. A practical option near the Parkview campus, WMU, and the Milwood business district.

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Could Buying Near WMU Cost Less Than Renting?

Compare your student's Kalamazoo rent with estimated ownership costs after roommate contributions and potential equity.

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Estimated Family Cost After Roommates

$821/mo

Approximately $279/mo less than renting

After $1,170/mo roommate contribution

Estimated 4-Year Difference

Estimated 4-year advantage: $32,568

Includes estimated principal reduction and resale proceeds.

Based on 2 roommates contributing an estimated $1,170/mo, a 20% down payment and a 4-year hold.

2% appreciation · 4% selling costs · 90% roommate-rent collection

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Western Michigan University Housing Snapshot

Kalamazoo combines a diversified regional economy, Kalamazoo College and KVCC, and steady student-housing demand from WMU's roughly 18,000 students.

2026-08-20

Enrollment

18,000+

Median home value

$251,000

Median gross rent

$1,071

Undergraduates off campus

~77%

For Buyers

WMU families comparing cost of rent with ownership must account for Kalamazoo property values, Michigan property tax, insurance, roommate rent contribution potential, and after-graduation plans.

For Renters

A large share of WMU undergraduates live off campus across Vine, Stuart, Milwood, Uptown, and the West Main corridor, creating deep private housing in Kalamazoo.

For Investors

Kalamazoo's student-rental market reflects WMU enrollment plus medical, health-care and corporate demand. Investors should review rent-by-room, tenant turnover, operating expenses, and DSCR.

Median home value in Kalamazoo, MI. Actual listing prices vary by neighborhood, condition, and proximity to campus.

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (2026).

Estimated median gross rent in Kalamazoo, MI. Student-oriented rentals near campus often price higher per full bedroom.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (5-year), 2026.

Sourced from publicly reported market estimates and U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates. For informational purposes only — not financial, tax, legal, real estate, or lending advice.

This market snapshot is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, tax, legal, or real estate advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CollegeHousing.ai affiliated with Western Michigan University?

No. CollegeHousing.ai is an independent real estate and financing information platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by Western Michigan University.

Should parents rent or buy near WMU?

WMU families should compare four years of Kalamazoo rent with ownership costs including mortgage, Michigan property tax, insurance, maintenance, and management. Roommate income can significantly reduce net ownership costs. The after-graduation plan is a critical part of the review.

Where do WMU students live off campus?

A large share of WMU undergraduates live off campus, spread across Kalamazoo neighborhoods like Vine, Stuart, Edison, Milwood, and the West Douglas/Drake Road corridor. Each area has different price points and proximity to WMU's main campus.

Can a student rental near WMU work as an investment?

Student rentals near WMU benefit from the university's roughly 18,000 students and steady enrollment. Investment success depends on purchase price, rent structure, expenses, turnover, and financing terms — reviewed property by property.

Can a property near WMU be reviewed for DSCR financing?

DSCR loans may apply to Kalamazoo investment properties where projected rental income is reviewed against debt service per lender guidelines. Review rent, expenses, lease timing, and DSCR thresholds with a licensed loan officer.

Should I sell or hold near WMU?

Kalamazoo-area owners should assess rental income, equity position, market conditions, and refinancing options before deciding to sell or hold. Each property is different.

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