What is the outdoor space like at 6597 Bela Avenue?
6597 Bela Avenue has a main-level deck right off the house that looks out over a fully fenced backyard, with a white privacy fence and a line of mature trees beyond it. The 2007 two-story in Oshtemo Township has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and 2,016 square feet on about a quarter acre.
By Jason Veenstra, REALTOR® | Veenstra Team brokered by eXp Realty | November 11, 2026
Maybe you have been living with a yard that never quite works. The dog can't be let out without a leash, the grill is wedged onto a tiny slab, and there is nowhere comfortable to sit outside after dinner. You want outdoor space you will actually use.
When I walked out the back door at 6597 Bela Avenue, that's what stood out. You step from the house right onto the deck, the whole backyard is fenced in below you, and the trees past the fence were full of fall color the day the photos were taken.
The fully fenced backyard gives you open lawn for play, gardening and summer cookouts.
A deck right off the main floor
The deck sits at main-floor level, so going outside is as easy as opening the door. It is wide enough for a table and chairs plus a grill, and the white railings frame the view of the yard. A set of stairs leads down to the lawn, so you can move between the deck and the yard without walking around the house.
Underneath the deck there is a paver area, and the lower level has daylight windows facing the backyard. That keeps the finished lower level bright, and it gives you a second, shaded spot outside on a hot afternoon.
A fully fenced backyard
The backyard is fully fenced with a white privacy fence. Inside it, you get an open stretch of lawn with room to spread out. Here are a few ways I can picture people using it:
Let the dog out and keep watch from the deck
Play catch or set up yard games on the open lawn
Plant a garden along the fence line
Host a summer cookout with the grill on the deck and guests on the lawn
Past the fence, a line of mature trees gives the yard a green backdrop in summer and real color in the fall.
Inside connects to outside
The open main floor is what makes the deck so easy to use. The living room, the dining area and the kitchen with stainless appliances and a breakfast bar all connect, so whoever is cooking can stay part of the conversation while everyone else heads outside. Upstairs, the primary suite, two more bedrooms, a full bath, the laundry room and a loft round out the home. I covered that level in Primary Suite and Upstairs Loft at 6597 Bela Avenue.
The finished daylight lower level adds a fourth bedroom and a recreation room, which I wrote about in A Finished Lower Level and 4th Bedroom at 6597 Bela Avenue. There is also an attached two-car garage, central air, and city water and sewer, and the home is in Kalamazoo Public Schools.
A park just down the road
When you want more room than the backyard, Oshtemo Township Park on West Main Street is about 1.4 miles away, roughly 5 minutes by car. The township describes a playground, a paved loop trail, picnic shelters, tennis, pickleball and basketball courts, an 18-hole disc golf course, and wooded trails that are popular for hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
A summer evening at 6597 Bela
Picture next July. Burgers are on the grill, the slider is open so the kitchen and the deck feel like one room, and the dog is running laps inside the fence. After dinner, you lean on the railing with something cold to drink and watch the light fade behind the trees. That is the backyard this home gives you.
Not sure yet if it's time to move?
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If you're comparing areas around Kalamazoo, read Choosing a Kalamazoo Suburb, or browse our community guides and buyer guide.
Your 3-step plan
Reach out. Tell me how you want to use your outdoor space and what timing works for you. Call or text (269) 350-5514, email sold@veenstrateam.com, or book a 15-minute call.
Tour 6597 Bela Avenue. Walk the main floor, step out onto the deck, and see the fenced backyard for yourself.
Move in and enjoy the yard. Set up the grill, pick your garden spot and start making the backyard yours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the backyard at 6597 Bela Avenue fenced?
Yes. The backyard is fully fenced with a white privacy fence.
Does 6597 Bela Avenue have a deck?
Yes. A deck sits right off the main floor, overlooks the fenced backyard and has stairs down to the yard.
How big is the lot at 6597 Bela Avenue?
It is about a quarter acre in Oshtemo Township.
Is there a park near 6597 Bela Avenue?
Oshtemo Township Park on West Main Street is about 1.4 miles away, roughly a 5-minute drive.
How do I schedule a showing of 6597 Bela Avenue?
Reach out to the Veenstra Team: call or text (269) 350-5514, email sold@veenstrateam.com, or book a 15-minute call.
Want to stand on that deck yourself? I would be glad to show you around.
Schedule a 15-minute conversation, call or text me at (269) 350-5514, or email sold@veenstrateam.com.
About Jason Veenstra
Jason Veenstra is a REALTOR® with the Veenstra Team, brokered by eXp Realty, serving buyers and sellers across Greater Kalamazoo and Southwest Michigan. Licensed since approximately 2010, Jason brings extensive local market experience and a family real estate tradition dating to the 1980s. He helps clients navigate existing-home purchases and sales, relocation, and new construction.
Reach Jason and the Veenstra Team: call or text (269) 350-5514, email sold@veenstrateam.com, or book a 15-minute call.
