1000 Carolee Lane, Kalamazoo, MI 49008 (MLS# 26021060)
1000 Carolee Lane, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
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Description
Supplements: ... (Read more) platform for the changing seasons, the home and its surroundings are architectural gems and historic treasures. Conveniently located within Kalamazoo city limits, minutes from championship golf at the newly expanded premier Kalamazoo Country Club, and just a short drive to the shops, cultural amenities, and future Kalamazoo Event Center in the downtown area, this property offers a rare kind of idyllic quietude and nourishing serenity hidden within the city. · A piece of Kalamazoo's cultural history · 1970 Norman Carver, Jr. home -one original owner, known as "The Kauffman House" and is featured in the book "Norman F. Carver, Jr. Architect of Form and Space" by Tim Hills. The home was built by W. D. Graham, known for his attention to detail with Carver homes. · The Kalamazoo Promise applies to this property · Screened-in porch · Patio · Two-car attached garage · Include a "history of the home" section to highlight Carver home?Norman Carver, Jr. was a renowned architect of form and space and three-time winner of the Architectural Record House of the Year Award. His homes are designed with unique Japanese-influenced minimalist aesthetics. · Separate laundry area and mudroom · Attic, laundry chute, and extra storage closets · Central Brick Fireplace · Beautiful Japanese Maple trees and a rock formation pond of unique design · Norman Carver, Jr., was one of Kalamazoo's most important artistic residents in the post-World War II era. Carver later designed the Carver Center and Suzanne D. Parish Theatre. Carver designed over 130 homes and buildings nationwide, with approximately 100 or so in Michigan. In addition to his work as an architect, Carver regularly lectured at prominent universities and taught at the Kalamazoo Institute of the Arts. (Kalamazoo Pub Library) Norman F. Carver Jr. Houses -- Kalamazoo Public Library
Listing Details MLS# 26021060
Location Property Info
- County
- Kalamazoo
- Street #
- 1000
- Street Name
- Carolee
- Suffix
- Lane
- State
- MI
- Zip Code
- 49008
- Zip (4)
- 2932
General Property Info
- New Construction
- No
- Lot Measurement
- Acres
- Lot Acres
- 6.31
- Lot Square Footage
- 274951
- Lot Dimensions
- 589 x Irregular
- Year Built
- 1970
- Road Frontage
- 589
- Garage Y/N
- Yes
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Total Fireplaces
- Yes
- Income Property
- No
- Total Rooms AG
- 8
- Total Fin SqFt All Levels
- 2747
- SqFt Above Grade
- 2163
- Below Grade Finished SqFt
- 534
- Below Grade Unfinished SqFt
- 142
- Building Total SqFt
- 2883
- Total Beds Above Grade
- 4
- Total Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 2
- Total Baths
- 2
- Main Level Primary
- Yes
- Stories
- 4
- School District
- Kalamazoo
- Association YN
- No
- Waterfront
- No
- Basement
- Yes
Tax Info
- Tax ID #
- 06-33-202-002
- Taxable Value
- 133897
- SEV
- 225400
- For Tax Year
- 2026
- Seller's Annual Property Tax
- 6687.78
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Homestead %
- 100
- Spec Assessment & Type
- None Known
Remarks Misc
- Directions
- Whites Rd to Duke, South to Carolee, west to property
Access Feat
- Accessibility Features
- Yes
More Information
Upper Rooms
- Upper Bedrooms
- 2
- Upper Full Baths
- Yes
- Upper Level Square Feet
- 723
- Total Baths Above Grade
- 2
Main Rooms
- Main Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Full Baths
- Yes
- Main Level SQFT
- 1440
Basement Rooms
- Total Basement SQFT
- 534
- Basement Finished SQFT
- 0
Location & Property Info
- Cross Streets
- Duke & End
- Property Sub-Type
- Single Family Residence
- Municipality
- Kalamazoo City
Office/Contract Info
- Auction or For Sale
- For Sale
- List Price/SqFt
- 1107.26
Remarks & Misc
- Public Remarks
- This quintessential Norman F. Carver, Jr. classic mid-century modern home, built in 1970 for the original owners, integrates his signature adaptations of Japanese design elements throughout, orchestrating a minimalist simplicity, an airy geometry, and a uniquely harmonious and tranquil atmosphere. The home features characteristic built-ins, wood beams, iconic wood slats, natural materials throughout, and floor-to-ceiling windows. The 2,697 square foot multi-level home has four bedrooms, two baths, an office/library, and a finished basement with an open floor plan for entertaining or family gatherings. Set back on a private drive, this beautiful home with views throughout is nestled in a one-of -a-kind 6+ acre area of woodlands, providing privacy and sanctuary, as well the unique opportunity for both preservation and investment. The property also offers ample space for creating outdoor entertainment areas such as kitchens, putting greens, or courts Intentionally sited to serve as a
- Legal
- G-9-123-Aassessors PLAT OF BUCKINGHAM SUBDIVISION BEING A REPLAT OF BUCKINGHAM PLAT LOT 156 & W 358 FT OF LOT 159. ALSO S 190 FT OF LOT 145
Lot Description
- Ravine
- Yes
- Wooded
- Yes
Util Avail at Street
- Cable Available
- Yes
- Electricity Available
- Yes
- High Speed Internet
- Yes
- Phone Available
- Yes
Utilities Attached
- Cable Connected
- Yes
- High Speed Internet
- Yes
- Natural Gas Connected
- Yes
- Phone Connected
- Yes
Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Yes
Water
- Public
- Yes
Terms Available
- Cash
- Yes
- Conventional
- Yes
Laundry Features
- Laundry Room
- Yes
- Main Level
- Yes
Exterior Material
- Wood Siding
- Yes
Roofing
- Composition
- 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
Air Conditioning
- Central Air
- Yes
Accessibility Feat
- Covered Entrance
- Yes
Lower Rooms
- Lower Finished SQFT
- 0
- Total Lower SQFT
- 0
Substructure
- Partial
- Yes
- Slab
- Yes
Fireplace
- Family Room
- Yes
Additional Items
- Basement Partially Finished
- Yes
- Garage Door Opener
- Yes
Appliances
- Disposal
- Yes
- Dryer
- Yes
- Microwave
- Yes
- Refrigerator
- Yes
- Washer
- Yes
Water Heater
- Natural Gas
- Yes
Flooring
- Carpet
- Yes
- Wood
- Yes
Landscape
- Ground Cover
- Yes
- Shrubs/Hedges
- Yes
Architectural Style
- Mid-Century Modern
- Yes
- Quad-Level
- Yes
Property Features

