Michigan winters are easier when your home is set up for them. At 742 W Kilgore Road #108 in Kensington Place Condominiums, a private, enclosed garage stall keeps your car out of the snow, a washer and dryer are right inside the unit, and the association handles snow removal and lawn care for the community. Everything inside this two-bedroom condo sits on one ground-level floor, so the winter routine stays simple from the moment you get home.
For a lot of people, the hard part of winter is not the cold. It is the scraping, shoveling, hauling laundry, and carrying groceries through slush. This condo removes several of those chores at once. That can matter whether you are leaving an apartment where you share laundry and park outside, or moving from a house where the driveway and the lawn were always your job.
Start every winter morning with a clear car
The enclosed garage stall gives you a dedicated space for your vehicle, plus extra room behind it for storage. On a January morning, that means no scraping the windshield in the dark and no brushing snow off the roof before work or class. It also gives you a protected place for seasonal items, such as a snow brush, a bag of ice melt, patio cushions, or holiday decorations, instead of stacking them in a closet.
Parking close to your own door
When you use the open parking near the unit, you can park about 20 feet from your patio-side entrance and come straight in, rather than walking through the main building and a long common hallway. There are a few steps on the exterior approach, so take a look at the route during your showing and picture it with an armful of groceries.
YOU WON’t NEED TO HAUL YOUR CLOTHES when the weather turns
The in-unit washer and dryer may be the most underrated winter feature here. You do not have to bundle up and carry baskets to a shared laundry room or a laundromat, and you can run a load of wet boots, snow gear, and towels whenever it works for you. In a home of about 833 square feet, having laundry inside the unit frees up both your time and your weekends.
Let the association handle the outdoor work
The $326 monthly association fee includes snow removal, lawn and yard care, water, sewer, and trash. For a winter buyer, that means you are not buying a snowblower or clearing a driveway, and you are not paying separately for water and sewer service. It also means spring arrives without a lawn mower to tune up.
A comfortable, one-level home for the season
Inside, both bedrooms, the full bathroom, the kitchen, the laundry, and the open living and dining area are all on one ground-level floor. The home has central air and forced-air heat. The bathroom features a shower with a low step, and the second bedroom can work as a guest room, office, or hobby space when you are spending more time indoors.
Stay active when it is too cold to go outside
Kensington Place has a fitness center located about 100 steps from the condo door, so a winter workout does not require a drive across town on icy roads. The community clubhouse can be reserved for gatherings, which is a nice option when you want to host more people than a smaller home comfortably holds.
You won’t need to drive far for shopping or restaurants
The condo sits near the Westnedge corridor, with grocery stores, restaurants, pharmacies, and everyday services nearby. Kalamazoo Metro bus service is a short walk away, which gives you another way to get around when you would rather not drive in bad weather. Check the current routes and schedules for the trips you take most often.
So…. you can start building your own equity instead of your landlords!
This condo may be a great fit if you want to own instead of rent but do not want to take on snow, lawn, and laundry hassles. It also works well for anyone who wants a simple, one-level home with a garage and access to community amenities at an approachable price point.
Current snapshot of 742 W Kilgore Road #108
Address: 742 W Kilgore Road #108, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
MLS: 26044448
Status and price: Active at $109,914, verified October 9, 2026
Home: Two bedrooms, one full bath, about 833 square feet on one ground-level floor
Parking: Enclosed one-car garage stall with extra storage space, plus nearby parking
Inside: In-unit washer and dryer, central air, forced-air heat
Association: $326 per month; includes snow removal, lawn and yard care, water, sewer, and trash
Community: Fitness center, clubhouse, and pool
Status, price, and availability can change. If the listing link no longer shows the condo, call us and we will check its current status.
Your next step
If a winter with less shoveling and scraping sounds good, let's talk about whether this condo fits your plans. Cindi can answer your first questions and help you set up a private showing. You can also call or text at 269-350-5514.
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By Jason Veenstra, REALTOR® and Associate Broker, Veenstra Real Estate Team, brokered by eXp Realty. We help buyers and sellers throughout Greater Kalamazoo and Southwest Michigan make clear, confident real estate decisions.
Frequently asked questions
Does the condo include a garage?
Yes. The condo includes an enclosed one-car garage stall with extra room for storage.
Who handles snow removal?
Snow removal is included in the $326 monthly association fee. Review the current association documents to confirm exactly which areas are covered.
Is there laundry in the unit?
Yes. A washer and dryer are located inside the condo.
