No Banks Needed! IRS Problems? No Credit? No Worries! Your Income IS Your Credit! Private Financing available. Down payment assistance available.
This is a 3-bedroom / 2-bathroom home in desired Kalamazoo, MI in Kalamazoo County. This house qualifies for the Kalamazoo Promise. Discover this in West Douglas, blending comfort and character throughout. The remodeled kitchen features new countertops, flooring, and appliances, while the cozy living area offers a brick fireplace and beautiful pine accents that add warmth and style. Enjoy a spacious yard perfect for relaxing, gardening, or entertaining and a convenient basement laundry area. This home is move-in ready and ideally located near schools, parks, and local favorites.
We are seeking a worthy owner who will make this a spectacular home for your household! Are you a deserving buyer who cannot qualify for traditional financing and desires to build wealth through Home Ownership? This is a great opportunity for you and those who don't qualify for traditional financing. We will be your bank!
Plus, this home qualifies for the Kalamazoo Promise, a huge bonus for educational opportunities. We are offering this home through our Path to Home Ownership Program on rent-to-own with a 3.5% down payment OR with a Land Contract sales price of $180,000 and a minimum 10% down payment. Ask about our down payment assistance grant programs.
For showing, contact the listing agent Joseph Le. For priority and fastest responses, texting is preferred. Down payment and first month's payment due at signing, a 12-month lease minimum. Option to purchase is 36 months. Land Contacts have no balloon payment. Resident will pay all utilities. To qualify, must show proof of income of $5,400 of gross household income, and proof of funds for down payment.
The renter is responsible to pay all utilities including gas, electric, water, sewer, garbage, internet, and phone. The lease agreement shall be one year or more. For rent-to-own, a 3.5% down payment is required; for land contract, a 10% down payment is required.
House for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$1,800/mo
1206 Summit Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
3beds
1,500sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Single family residence
Available now
Cats, dogs OK
Central air
In unit laundry
Forced air
What's special
Brick fireplaceConvenient basement laundry areaNew countertopsBeautiful pine accentsRemodeled kitchen
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The rental or lease of this property must comply with the City of Kalamazoo ordinance regulating the use of criminal background checks as part of the tenant screening process to provide individuals with criminal backgrounds a fair opportunity. For additional information please contact the City of Kalamazoo Civil Rights Board.
Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,500 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Heating system: Forced Air
Details
- Parcel number: 0616177088
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Kalamazoo
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 11/14/2025 | Sold | $113,800-5.1%$76/sqft |
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| 10/28/2025 | Price change | $1,800+5.9%$1/sqft |
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| 10/20/2025 | Price change | $1,700-5.6%$1/sqft |
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| 10/15/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,800$1/sqft |
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| 10/15/2025 | Pending sale | $119,900$80/sqft |
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