5420 Whippoorwill Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49009

Sold

Sold for $1,125,000 on Dec 23, 2025

Description

The Whippoorwill Way of Life: Your Dream Home in Texas Township Welcome to an exceptionally warm and inviting custom-built estate in a sought-after neighborhood. This property isn't just a house; it's a home you'll love to come back to, designed for easy, comfortable living where every detail enhances your experience. This elegant yet cozy residence effortlessly blends a luxurious interior with a magnificent natural sanctuary. Designed for Comfort and Entertaining: The well thought out layout flows beautifully for both daily life and entertaining. The main floor features a comfortable living room, a formal dining room ideal for memorable dinners, and an inviting sunroom with panoramic views of the backyard's Japanese water feature. Culinary enthusiasts will adore the chef's kitchen with dual sinks, high end appliances, granite counters, and incredible storage, all flowing into a casual eating area. The main level also boasts a sophisticated study with a full bar, a well-equipped hobby room, and a large mudroom with individual closets for every member in the household leading directly to the oversized three car garage. The Ultimate Retreats: Upstairs, the extraordinary primary suite redefines comfort with two separate bathrooms, and exceptional built-in storage. The upper level also features a lovely ensuite bedroom and a private wing behind French doors - an ideal household or guest suite with a separate living area and two additional bedrooms, each with a vanity, and a shared bath. The lower level is dedicated to entertainment and wellness, featuring an incredible home theater with a snack room, a spacious mirrored home gym, and a post-workout sauna. A Backyard Oasis for All Ages: Step outside to a sprawling, magical backyard sanctuary designed in a circle of four distinct fenced-in garden areas. The Japanese Garden features a Koi Pond and an enormous deck, perfect for outdoor living with a fire pit, hot tub, and dining area. Follow the walkways to the English Country Garden with quiet seating, the serene Gazebo & Butterfly Garden with a soothing "Rocky Mountain" stream overlooking Portage Creek, and an amazing play structure combined with floral beauty. This immaculate, curated property is truly a "staycation" home - a legacy waiting for your next chapter. Website: https://www.5420whippoorwilldrive.com/

Features

• Property Type: Single Family Home
• Sub Type: Single Family Home
• Listing Status: Sold
• Listing Price: $1,225,000
• County/Area: Kalamazoo County
• Zip Code: 49009
• Year Built: 1976
• School District: Portage
• Sq.Ft.: 6,533 sq ft
• Total Rooms: 13
• Bedrooms: 4
• Full Baths: 5
• Half Baths: 2
• Basement: Full, Yes
• Garage: Attached, 3 Car
• Fireplace: Formal Dining, Primary Bedroom, Recreation Room, 3
• Lot Size: 0.82 acres
• Baths: 7
• Waterfront: Stream
• Additional Items: Generator, Hot Tub Spa, Sauna, Wet Bar, Ensuite, Basement Finished
• Appliances: Refrigerator, Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer, Double Oven, Bar Fridge
• Basement Half Baths: 1
• Below Grade Finished Area: 726
• Building Area Total: 5807
• Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
• Cooling: Central Air
• Cross Street: Warbler Dr & End
• Description: Storage Shed
• Directions: Head W on Centre, left on S 12th St, right on Whippoorwill, home will be on the right.
• Driveway: Paved
• Electric: Generator
• Exterior Features: Gazebo, Play Equipment
• Heat Source: Natural Gas
• Heat Type: Forced Air
• Heating: Forced Air
• Homestead%: 100
• Interior Features: Hot Tub Spa, Sauna, Wet Bar, Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
• Kitchen Features: Center Island, Desk Built-In, Eating Area, Pantry, Snack Bar
• Landscape: Decor Fence, Decor Pond, Flower Garden, Fountain, Ground Cover, Shrubs/Hedges
• Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Upper Level
• Lot Size Area: 0.82
• Lot Size Square Feet: 35719
• Lot Size Units: Acres
• MLS Area Major: Greater Kalamazoo - K
• MLS Area Minor: Greater Kalamazoo - K
• Main Full Baths: 1
• Main Half Baths: 1
• Main Level Primary: No
• Main Level SQFT: 3307
• Main Type: Residential
• Number Of Outbuildings: 1
• Parcel Number: 09-24-210-040
• Parking Features: Paved, Attached
• Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
• Road Frontage: 115
• Road Surface Type: Paved
• Roof: Composition
• SEV: 247000
• Sewer: Public Sewer
• Spec Assessment Type: None known
• Statewide Lakes Rivers: Portage Creek
• Street Type: Paved
• Tax Annual Amount: 7149
• Tax Legal Description: COLONY WOODS ESTATE NO 2 LOT 59
• Tax Year: 2024
• Terms Available: Conventional, Cash
• Total Basement SQFT: 1453
• Total Baths Above Grade: 6
• Total Beds Above Grade: 4
• Township: Texas Twp
• Upper Bedrooms: 4
• Upper Full Baths: 4
• Upper Level Square Feet: 2500
• Water Access: Yes
• Water Body Name: Portage Creek
• Water Frontage 3: 107
• Water Source: Well